Get the facts - make yourself breast aware

Breast Cancer Ireland are offering FREE presentations on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer

placeholder image — Breast Cancer Ireland are offering FREE presentations on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer

Breast Cancer Ireland are bringing their expertise, education and advice on Breast Cancer direct to Leitrim women.

The charity which raises funds to research and promote awareness and education is making information about breast cancer and the signs to look out for more accessible to Leitrim ladies.

Breast cancer survivor Rachel Fitzgerald Feeley from Co Roscommon who was diagnosed in her late 20s is passionate to educate women on the signs to look for and detect breast cancer early.

Rachel said the figures speak for themselves, “One in every nine women get breast cancer, last year there was 2,800 detections.”

She is delivering a Free demonstrative and informative presentation to schools, workplaces and groups across the West including Co Leitrim.

Women are told over and over again to regularly check for lumps or abnormalities, but what exactly are we looking for?

This presentation allows you to feel an abnormal lump on a life like dummy, you get to see and feel the signs of breast cancer.

Rachel tells her own personal story and also advises you on what to do next - if you find something abnormal. There are details on breast cancer research and current statistics.