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You could take part in one of over 60
All Join Together walks, being
held in parks and other beautiful green spaces across the UK.
Cancer Research UK is also looking for
volunteers to help out at their
family walks. So whether you can give up just a few hours or the whole
day, your help would be greatly appreciated. Charity volunteering can be
a lot of fun and is a great way to make new friends and learn new
skills.
Buy the merchandise
From September Peacocks will be selling
exclusive pink products in
support of Cancer Research UK’s breast cancer campaign. On offer will be
belts, lingerie sets, pyjama sets, pink pens, teddies and T-shirts.
F Hinds, Britain's largest family jewellers, are supporting the
charity with an exclusive, limited edition, pink ribbon diamond brooch
and pendant.
Reducing your risk of breast cancer
The risk of developing breast cancer is strongly linked to age –
nearly three-quarters of cases occur in women over 65. But some aspects
of your lifestyle also affect your risk.
Being overweight after the menopause for example, can increase your risk
of breast cancer. Try to maintain a healthy body weight by combining a
balanced, low fat diet with regular exercise.
Stay breast aware
A woman's breasts will change in size and shape at different times in
her life and during the menstrual cycle. Knowing what your breasts feel
like at different times of the month can help you notice any changes. So
you should get into the habit of checking your breasts regularly. It is
important to be breast aware and you should tell your GP if you notice
any changes in the look or feel of a breast.
Be sure to attend breast screenings whenever you are invited. You can
still ask for breast screening after the age of 70, just phone or write
to your local breast screening unit or GP.
Breast cancer research
Cancer Research UK is the largest single funder of breast cancer
research in the UK, with an annual spend of over ?20 million. Their work
covers all aspects of the disease, from its molecular causes through to
the psychological effects of treatment.
Across the UK, their research is leading to new approaches for better
diagnosis and prevention, identifying new drugs and improving current
treatments.
Visit the
All Join Together website to find out more about how you can
get involved with the campaign. For further information about breast
cancer, please visit Cancer Research UK’s
Information Resource Centre
website.
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