TOTAL CONTROL  If you can give your son or daughter only one gift, let it be enthusiasm Breast Awareness Breast cancer is now the most common cancer. Survival rates are  better than ever, but the earlier the cancer is diagnosed, the  better the chances of successful treatment.  Here is our  guide to checking your breasts thoroughly.  Current advice is that women and men should 'get to know their  breasts' and find out what's 'normal' for them, rather than checking  breasts in a regimented and prescriptive fashion.  Your breasts will go through perfectly normal changes throughout  your lifetime. They are affected by age for men and for women  hormonal changes during your menstrual cycle, pregnancy,  breastfeeding, the menopause (change of life) and weight loss or  weight gain. Breast awareness is about becoming familiar with your  normal breast tissue and how it changes.  Get into the habit of looking at and feeling your breasts from time  to time. One way of looking is by using a mirror so that you can see  your breasts from different angles. You may find feeling your  breasts is easier to do with a soapy hand in the bath or shower, or  you may prefer to do it lying down. You can decide what is  convenient for you and what you are comfortable with.  You will know better than anyone how your breast feels and looks  normally, so if you do notice a change, see your GP. Don't worry  that you may be making an unnecessary fuss, your doctor is there to  help, and remember that most breast changes will be non-cancerous  and harmless.  Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet