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Thanks to grant funding from the Plymouth Octopus Project, we will shortly embark on a new project called The Breast Cancer Care Collective which will initially bring together three of the city’s cancer care organisations, The Primrose Foundation, Roots to Rise CIC (Community Interest Company) and Dance for Life Devon CIC (Community Interest Company) to support those affected by breast cancer at any stage of diagnosis, treatment to remission.

With breast cancer affecting every 1 in 7 women, it’s time to pay more attention to your breasts and the areas around them. It's time to LOVE yourself enough to be breast-aware.

Breast cancer is a disease that affects millions of us worldwide. Any individual with breast tissue from any race, religion, ethnicity and any sexual orientation can develop breast cancer.

Hello, I’m Mel, director of Plymouth-based company ‘Brow Envy’ which is a beauty, brow & skin specialist salon.

Breast disease (including breast cancer) affects people from all walks of life. People from diverse backgrounds, for example, may face unique challenges when it comes to accessing breast care services and breast cancer treatment. Diversity (our differences) includes, for example, our age, culture, language, race, beliefs, income and abilities. It is important that these differences do not exclude people from attending for breast care and breast treatment.

As we all know, Breast cancer can affect any one of us regardless of our abilities, capabilities, or disabilities, however, a disabled person may face unique challenges when it comes to breast cancer. These challenges can include physical, emotional, and logistical barriers that can impact their ability to access healthcare and receive appropriate treatment.

Making a cast of your breasts can be an emotional experience, especially if you are shortly going to have breast surgery such as a mastectomy.