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Curves helps raise money for Breast Cancer Research

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. So here at Curves we are doing as much as we can to raise vital funds to support research and increase awareness. If you join Curves in the month of October you do not have to pay a joining fee however we will ask you to make a donation to Breast Cancer Research. In addition all of the Curves Clubs in the area – Rustington, Goring and Broadwater will be holding a special ladies  evening to raise money, for more information please contact your local club.
 
Facts about breast cancer:
• Nearly 46,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the UK.
• Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK.
• 1 in 9 women in the UK will develop breast cancer at some point in their lifetime.
• Around 1,000 women die of breast cancer every month in the UK.
• Around 300 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the UK.

More women than ever in the UK are surviving breast cancer thanks to better awareness, better screening and better treatments.
 
How Curves can help:
Healthy eating and regular physical activity have been shown to reduce the risk of getting breast and other types of cancer.

Curves offers a 30 minute workout, just three times a week to help keep your whole body healthy.
 
Being breast aware:
Whatever your age, size or shape it’s important to take care of your breasts. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, so it’s important to look after your breasts by being breast aware.
 
Being breast aware is an important part of caring for your body. It means getting to know how your breasts look and feel, so you know what is normal for you. You can then feel more confident about noticing any unusual changes.
 How do I check my breasts?

There’s no right or wrong way to check your breasts. Try to get used to looking at and feeling your breasts regularly. You can do this in the bath or shower, when you use body lotion, or when you get dressed. There’s really no need to change your everyday routine. Just decide what you are comfortable with and what suits you best. Remember to check all parts of your breast, your armpits and up to your collarbone.
 
The breast awareness 5-point code:
1. Know what is normal for you.
2. Know what changes to look and feel for.
3. Look and feel.
4. Report any changes to your GP without delay.
5. Attend routine breast screening if you are aged 50 or over.
 
So Ladies Please make Breast Checks part of your routines, early detections saves lives!

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