The information below is for women of different ages who are at average risk of developing breast cancer. Average risk means that your risk of developing breast cancer is the same as women in the general population. This information is based on National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre's position statement for the early detection of breast cancer.
Click on your age group below for information about what you can do to find breast cancer early:
Some women are at higher risk of developing breast cancer.
Breast self examination devices
National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) encourages women to be ‘breast aware’ and get to know the normal look and feel of their breasts.
There is no evidence to support the use of any specific self examination technique or any self examination device to find breast cancer early or impact on breast cancer survival. It is important that women of all ages are aware of changes in their breasts and report any unusual changes to their GP. Women can get to know the normal look and feel of their breasts through routine daily activities such as showering, dressing, putting on body lotion, or simply looking in the mirror.
