11/10/2026
🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀
This month, we’re joining Breast Cancer Now in raising awareness of breast cancer, encouraging everyone to get to know what is normal for their body and highlighting the support available both nationally and here in Liverpool and Merseyside.
Breast cancer can cause a number of different signs and symptoms. Changes to be aware of include a new lump or swelling in the breast, upper chest or armpit; changes in breast size or shape; puckering or dimpling of the skin; a change in colour; a ni**le becoming inverted; a rash or crusting around the ni**le; or unusual ni**le discharge. Persistent breast or armpit pain can also be something to discuss with your GP.
💗 Breast Cancer Now encourages us to remember TLC – Touch, Look, Check:
TOUCH – Can you feel anything new or unusual?
LOOK – Does anything look different?
CHECK – Have any new or unusual changes checked by your GP.
There’s no special technique needed. The important thing is to check regularly so you become familiar with what is normal for you. Most breast changes are not cancer, but getting a new or unusual change checked is important. Breast Cancer Now
Here in Liverpool, there are also some fantastic organisations supporting people affected by cancer. Sunflowers on Aigburth Road provides support for people across Merseyside following a cancer diagnosis, including counselling, support groups, exercise and wellbeing services. Liverpool Sunflowers Larks by The Marina Dalglish Appeal provides dedicated support for women living with breast cancer and their families, including wellbeing treatments and opportunities to connect with others going through similar experiences.
At Mountbatton Care, we're proud to use our platform to encourage awareness, early action and conversations that could make a difference.
Know your normal. Check regularly. And if something doesn't feel or look right for you, get it checked.