{"id":224069,"date":"2022-10-19T11:49:03","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T11:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nutrition.nellsar.com\/?p=224069"},"modified":"2022-10-19T12:01:22","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T12:01:22","slug":"breast-cancer-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nutrition.nellsar.com\/breast-cancer-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Breast Cancer Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, representing 15% of all new cancer cases.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It can affect men and women alike. If caught early enough it can often be treated and a quality of life maintained for the person receiving the diagnosis.<\/p>\n

On the Friday 21 October Nellsar<\/strong> are supporting the \u2018Wear it Pink\u2019 Day<\/strong> which has been running for the last 20 years to raise money and awareness for Breast Cancer Now<\/strong>. Nellsar are encouraging staff to wear pink, or a pink ribbon, to raise awareness of the importance and benefit of self-examination and early diagnosis.\u00a0The \u2018Know Your Breasts\u2019 booklets<\/strong> and other guidance will be seen around our Homes this week – you might also see lots of lovely pink outfits and cakes too!<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

There are things we can do in our own lives to help reduce the risk of breast cancer. Here are a few helpful tips;<\/strong><\/p>\n

Everyday chemicals<\/h3>\n

According to breastcancerprevention.org.uk<\/a> we should think about the chemicals we use around the home and on our bodies. Many household cosmetics and cleaning products are a risk factor for breast cancer. Including the following:<\/p>\n