
From A — G, boobs are on an endless scale of shapes, weights and sizes. As personal a topic as they can be, many young people are too embarrassed to get to know their own chest and can’t tell one lump from another. So how can you tell if there is something to be concerned about or not?
October made space for vulnerable voices with breast cancer awareness month, the time that many raise the alarm about breasts, chests and pecs and how to tell if they’re healthy. From self-checking at the same time each month, to noting colour or texture changes, the message is consistent: just keep checking. But with the month now behind us people may shift their attention. Kelly Crump, breast cancer “thriver”, influencer and Sports Illustrated model, is desperate for everyone to be informed all year long.