When life gives you lemons, check your breasts
Viral photo shows signs of breast cancer, and alerts people (of any gender!) what to check for
How often do you check your breasts? Do you actually know what you’re looking for when you do it? And did you know that this applies to everyone – regardless of gender?
Whether you call them your breasts, boobs, pecs, chest or something else, everyone has breast tissue. That means anyone can get breast cancer, regardless of gender. Breast tissue runs across your rib cage, up to your collarbone and armpits, and includes your nipples.
Non-profit organisation Know Your Lemons Foundation wants to make sure you know what to check for – and has created a viral infographic to keep you spot any warning signs.
Here are twelve potential signs of trouble in the boob department:
And here’s what you should be looking for during a breast exam:
The show Sex Education on Netflix teamed up with Stella McCartney in this funny clip to remind you to check your breasts and dispel myths about the disease:
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Last Reviewed 24 August 2022
Image Credit: Know Your Lemons Foundation
