Breast Health

Get to know your body


With 1 in 8 women in the UK expected to experience some form of breast cancer and an increase in men having breast cancer, it is a goal of Walk the Walk to encourage women and men to become fitter, healthier and to take more care of their well being. We only have one body, and yet it’s a known fact that most people are prepared to spend more time and money looking after their cars than themselves!You are the most unique and precious vehicle so befriend your lumps, bumps, warts and all and if you notice anything that seems different CHECK IT OUT - BE A NUISANCE! Anything, even a hole in your tooth is easily fixed if you act quickly.

Checking Breasts


Most of us don’t really want to do it... just in case we find something! But be brave or get your partner to help out and whilst you’re there return the favour. Follow the easy steps and just get to know your body, very soon it will become a habit like cleaning your teeth!


When to check:
Examine your breasts once a month preferably immediately following the end of your period, or if you do not have periods, on the same day each month.
How to check:
Firstly stand in front of a mirror, hands by your side and look closely for any changes.



Lift your arms slowley above your head. Turn from side to side to observe the outline.



Now with your hands on your hips, press down & tense your chest muscles




Check For
Any unusual change in the shape or size of one of your breasts.
If one breast has changed and become lower than the other.
Changes in skin colour or a rash around the nipple.
Puckering or dimpling of the skin.
A nipple that has become pulled in or changed its position or shape, (retraction of the nipples is normal in some women).
A lump or thickening within the breast or armpit.
Discharge from one nipple or both.
Constant pain in one part of the breast.

For more detailed information on how to examine your breasts, please click on the link below www.walkthewalk.org/Health/BreastHealth