Join the #notmy8 challenge and schedule a breast screening
Schedule a mammogram.
Challenge 8 of your friends to do the same.
Create a social media post with a photo or video of your bra hanging anywhere, to show the world you have accepted the challenge.
Tag 8 of your friends and post to social media with the hashtag #notmy8.
Early detection is key for breast cancer survival and an annual mammogram is essential in protecting yourself. The aim of breast screening is to pick up early cancers in healthy individuals, who do not have symptoms.
You can speak to your GP about whether breast screening is right for you, breast screening is less effective for women in your age group.
a mammogram once every two years.
Screening should continue every other year as long as a woman is in good health and is expected to live 10 more years or longer.
