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Oh Yeah I have regular checks as my mum died from breast cancer & my sister had a mastectomy last Wednesday. My other sister had a lump removed about 6 wks ago as well but lucky for her it was just a calcified lump. I am not taking any chances. Please anyone who does not do regular checks start doing so now as it is not fun losing a boob even worse losing you life. Love Cilla

What concerns me is that scans only begin at age 50 (unless of course there is family history) and cease at 60 BUT they can continue if you request them. How many women know this and request? I write it on the calender each year so I do not forget to request every 3 years. Ann

I check mine everyday in the shower. Doesnt take 2 seconds and its well worth checking like that if there is anything you can get it checked out straight away.

Michael Crawford had non-malignant breast tumours in the late 1970s. So please, men, check as well. Joy

I had myself checked out by my doctor end of last year - I jumped two cup sizes in the space of a few months and kept getting pains in my boobs and decided to get it checked out, it turned out that my bra wasnt supportive enough, so straight away I got rid of my wonder bra and went for a 'bolder holder' and theyve been fine ever since :-) Karen

my partner at the time found my lump when i was 20. it was only a cyst but was very painful and with working as a care assistant at the time i kept banging it. i had fluid taken off it at hospital who said it all seemed fine , but because of the pain and discomfort it was causing i had a lumpectomy. only problem i had was falling pregnant not long after and it hasnt let the scar tissue heal properly. i do check mine but they always feel the same - i didnt even know i had one until partner had pointed it out and even then i had problems. with having problems in the family i made sure i had went to doctors right away though. i nag my future husband to check himself aswell though as men are normally not bothered about things like that. annie

Yes. It is important for men, too. Joy

Susie It was my partner who found my first lump. Sounds like a good idea to me and makes sense i think. Donna

No I don't if I am honest....But like the rest I should really!! I do not want this to be taken the wrong way as I am being really serious but me and Jamie check eachother as I believe that you can become to used to your own and may miss something ! Sorry if I offend anyone with this. Susie xx

I don't normally check mine, but if you know any young ladies who want theirs checked send them along and I will happily oblige. Seriously though girls, it is important to check your health in all ways, not just looking for breast cancer.

Yes!

Having had breast cancer resulting in radical surgery, i cant stress enough how important it is, not just for us ladies, men can get breast cancer as well. Donna x

Happy Wanderer No, cysts are not painful. At least mine were not. Usually they were filled with fluid and could be drained, although I did have one that was fibrous when I was quite young, which I had to have cut out. The lump I had with breast cancer also wasn't painful. I think if your lump is causing some discomfort it is more likely to be something that has become inflamed than anything sinister. Although, you are right to go and get it checked out at the doctors. Hope everything works out ok. Thinking of you :-) xxxx Jenny

jenny are cysts painful???the reason i am asking is that i have had a lump/cyst whatever it is on my neck for about 4 weeks now.if it was a strained muscle then it would have gone down but it hasn't .when i touch it it is painful.have made an appointment with my gp just to be on the safe side.glad that you have the all clear now and everything is ok.love and hugsxxxxxxx(:

Hi Happy Wanderer, If you find a lump, you will probably know the difference!! I speak as someone who has a long history of breast cysts, which I had to have drained on a fairly regular basis. I also speak as someone who 5 years ago was diagnosed with breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy and spent eight months having chemo and radiotherapy. However, two weeks ago I was told everything was fine and I didn't have to go to the hospital any more for check ups They did however, emphasise that I should still check my breasts regularly. Jenny

This is going to sound dreadfull, but no i dont. I annoyingly have a rather large chest.. an E cup and find it really difficult to check myself properly.... this is the only time i wish i was not so well endowed!!

would like to ask this question.how do you deter a lump to muscle.can you tell the difference????xxxxx(:

have you got a partner if so i bet they would be happy to do it for you.better to be safe than sorryxxxxxxx(:

i feel that the age for breast screening should be much younger as more cases are coming up in younger womenxxxxx):

My sister was 33 when she died from breast cancer. She had seen some puckering of the skin but thought it was nothing to worry about. It was months later that she found the lump. Within the year she was dead. So not only check for lumps but ANY changes. I have been to the doctor with lumps and seen a specialist only to be told it was breast tissue. Yes I felt daft but better daft than dead. Jane