We respond to Davina McCall's news that she has undergone surgery for breast cancer

“We’re sorry to hear the news of Davina McCall’s breast cancer diagnosis and send our best wishes and support to her and her family at this time.

“We're so grateful to Davina for sharing her experience openly and highlighting the importance of being breast aware and getting any new or unusual changes checked by a GP.

“We know that receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be devastating, and every 9 minutes in the UK a woman hears this life-changing news.

“It’s crucial that women are empowered to know the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and the importance of regular breast checking, which is as simple as TLC; Touch, Look Check – as the sooner breast cancer is diagnosed, the greater the chance of treatment being successful and lives potentially being saved. 

“Anyone seeking information and support can speak to Breast Cancer Now’s expert nurses by calling the charity’s free, confidential helpline on 0808 800 6000, or via its forum or email.”

ENDS

Notes to Editors 

To find out more about breast checking and signs and symptoms of breast cancer, visit breastcancernow.org/checking

Signs and symptoms of breast cancer include: 

•    A lump or swelling in the breast, upper chest or armpit 
•    A change to the skin, such as puckering or dimpling 
•    A change in the colour of the breast – the breast may look darker, red or inflamed 
•    A nipple change, for example it has become pulled in (inverted) 
•    Rash or crusting around the nipple 
•    Unusual liquid (discharge) from either nipple 
•    Changes in size or shape of the breast

On its own, pain in your breasts is not usually a sign of breast cancer. But look out for pain in your breast or armpit that’s there all or almost all the time.

Although rare, men can get breast cancer. The most common symptom of breast cancer in men is a lump in the chest area.