Being breast aware is important at any age, but as we go through life the methods of detection we need can often change. For example, free mammograms are seen as a rite of passage once you turn 50, but some women may also opt to have them when they’re in their forties.
Associate Professor Cleola Anderiesz, CEO of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, says that if you’re unsure, it’s always best to chat to your doctor.
“Early detection is really important because it gives us the best possible chance of detecting a breast cancer