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October · Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October · Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Five minutes
a month could
save a life.

Most breast cancers are found by people who know what’s normal for them. Learn the five signs, set a monthly reminder, and walk with us this October.

Most breast cancers are found by people who know what’s normal for them. Learn the five signs, set a monthly reminder, and walk with us this October.

Learn how to check

Learn how to check

Find a screening near me

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2,140 walkers signed up
for Sunday 25 October

1,240 reminders set today

Friends laughing together at the October walk

1,240 reminders set today

Maria, survivor & walk captain

Friends laughing together at the October walk

1,240 reminders set today

Maria, survivor & walk captain

Raised this October

+18%

€184,320

Monthly reminder

7th of every month

1 in 8

women will be diagnosed in their lifetime

5 signs

worth knowing — a lump is only one

5 min

is all a monthly self-check takes

1 in 8

women will be diagnosed in their lifetime

5 signs

worth knowing — a lump is only one

5 min

is all a monthly self-check takes

Know your normal

The five signs worth knowing

01

A new lump or thickening

In the breast or armpit, often painless. It might feel like a pea, a seed, or an area firmer than the rest.

Noticed a change? Book a doctor's appointment. Most changes aren't cancer — but every change deserves a check.

Swipe through all five

011 / 5

A new lump or thickening

In the breast or armpit, often painless. It might feel like a pea, a seed, or an area firmer than the rest.

022 / 5

A change in size or shape

One breast becoming noticeably larger, lower or a different shape than it usually is.

033 / 5

Dimpling or puckering of the skin

Skin that looks like orange peel, or pulls inward when you raise your arms.

044 / 5

Changes to the nipple

A nipple that turns inward, changes position, or leaks fluid — especially if it is blood-stained.

055 / 5

A rash, redness or pain that lingers

Crusting or redness around the nipple, or new pain in one spot that doesn't go away.

Noticed a change? Book a doctor's appointment. Most changes aren't cancer — but every change deserves a check.

Swipe through all five

011 / 5

A new lump or thickening

In the breast or armpit, often painless. It might feel like a pea, a seed, or an area firmer than the rest.

022 / 5

A change in size or shape

One breast becoming noticeably larger, lower or a different shape than it usually is.

033 / 5

Dimpling or puckering of the skin

Skin that looks like orange peel, or pulls inward when you raise your arms.

044 / 5

Changes to the nipple

A nipple that turns inward, changes position, or leaks fluid — especially if it is blood-stained.

055 / 5

A rash, redness or pain that lingers

Crusting or redness around the nipple, or new pain in one spot that doesn't go away.

Noticed a change? Book a doctor's appointment. Most changes aren't cancer — but every change deserves a check.

How to check

Five minutes, once a month

There’s no special technique. The goal is simply to know how your body usually looks and feels, so you notice when something changes.

There’s no special technique. The goal is simply to know how your body usually looks and feels, so you notice when something changes.

Look1 min

Stand in front of a mirror, arms by your sides, then raised. Look for changes in shape, skin or nipples.

Feel3 min

Use the flat of your fingers in small circles, covering the whole breast and up into the armpit — standing and lying down.

Note1 min

Jot down anything new. If something's changed, book a doctor's appointment — don't wait for next month.

Look1 min

Stand in front of a mirror, arms by your sides, then raised. Look for changes in shape, skin or nipples.

Feel3 min

Use the flat of your fingers in small circles, covering the whole breast and up into the armpit — standing and lying down.

Note1 min

Jot down anything new. If something's changed, book a doctor's appointment — don't wait for next month.

Set a monthly reminderPick a day. We'll send one gentle nudge a month — nothing else.
Set a monthly reminderPick a day. We'll send one gentle nudge a month — nothing else.

Screening

Find a screening near you

Who’s eligible, and from what age, depends on where you live and your family history. Your doctor can tell you what’s right for you.

Who’s eligible, and from what age, depends on where you live and your family history. Your doctor can tell you what’s right for you.

VICTORIA PARKELM STREETCANAL ROWMILL LANEMARKET SQ.RIVER WALK123
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Northside Breast Clinic1.2 km · 15 min walk · next slot Tue 20 Oct, 09:40
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VICTORIA PARKELM STREETCANAL ROWMILL LANEMARKET SQ.RIVER WALK123
Tap a pin to choose a clinic
Northside Breast Clinic1.2 km · 15 min walk · next slot Tue 20 Oct, 09:40
Book this slot

Sunday 25 October

10 days to go

Walk with us this October

5k · about an hour · a gentle loop through Victoria Park, step-free all the way.

5k · about an hour · a gentle loop through Victoria Park, step-free all the way.

Walkers at last year’s October walk
5k loop · Victoria Park

2,140 walkers so far

Walkers at last year’s October walk
5k loop · Victoria Park

2,140 walkers so far

€184,320 raised

of €250,000

Join the walk

Join the walk

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Walkers at last year’s October walk
5k loop · Victoria Park

2,140 walkers so far

Walkers at last year’s October walk
5k loop · Victoria Park

2,140 walkers so far

Portrait of Maria, survivor and walk captain
“I nearly ignored it. A five-minute check — and a doctor who listened — changed everything.”
“I nearly ignored it. A five-minute check — and a doctor who listened — changed everything.”
“I nearly ignored it. A five-minute check — and a doctor who listened — changed everything.”
“I nearly ignored it. A five-minute check — and a doctor who listened — changed everything.”

Maria, 42

Survivor and walk captain, Northside

“I set the reminder on my phone. Six months later, it caught something early.”

Priya, 36

“Men get it too. I’m walking the 10k for my dad.”

Tom, 58

“Mum was diagnosed at 45. Now we check in together on the 1st.”

Ama, 29

“I set the reminder on my phone. Six months later, it caught something early.”

Priya, 36

“Men get it too. I’m walking the 10k for my dad.”

Tom, 58

“Mum was diagnosed at 45. Now we check in together on the 1st.”

Ama, 29

FAQ

Good questions, honest answers.

Most breast lumps aren’t cancer. But any new lump or change should be checked by a doctor, and quickly.

Most breast lumps aren’t cancer. But any new lump or change should be checked by a doctor, and quickly.

5 minutes, once a month

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