A lump or area of thickened tissue on the breast is often the first sign of breast cancer, but changes to the skin could also be a symptom of the most common cancer in the UK.
More than 55,000 women and roughly 370 men are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the UK, according to Cancer Research UK. Early diagnosis sees 98% of people in stage one of the cancer survive more than five years after diagnosis, but it is incurable once it progresses to stage four.
Catching it early requires knowing the shape, size and texture of your breasts, as well as going for routine breast screenings. Being familiar with what feels normal for your body is crucial for recognising the signs of a condition that kills more than 10,000 people a year.
