Curve Lurve is a breast health awareness app designed to help women ‘take care of their pair’, look after their bodies and embrace their curves.
Developed by the McGrath Foundation, Curve Lurve highlights the importance of breast awareness, in particular, the need for women to become more familiar and more comfortable with their breasts so that they can tell what’s normal and what’s not.
Once women really get to ‘know their knockers’ they can more easily notice any changes and stay ahead of the insidious disease that is breast cancer.
As many of you may know, the McGrath Foundation was founded by Jane McGrath who, at 31 years old, was diagnosed with breast cancer. Ever since, Jane was a passionate advocate for breast and breast cancer awareness for women.
Even if you don’t download the app, there are some simple ways for you to be breast aware. They are:
Look
Using a mirror, and with your hands by your sides, check out the shape and appearance of your breasts. Then raise your arms and repeat your inspection.
Lurve
Feel your breasts and nipples from your collarbone to below your bra-line and under your armpit, taking care to note anything that doesn’t feel normal to you.
Learn
Now that you’ve inspected your breasts, remember what is normal for you and be comfortable with what you have in front of you. If you notice any changes, you should see your doctor immediately.
And you know what? Breast awareness isn’t just for the girls. Guys can get breast cancer too.
That’s right: each year around 100 men are diagnosed with breast cancer. So, even though it’s not a common killer of men, it’s important to keep an eye on the signs. And the guys can help the girls too. After all, two sets of eyes and hands are better than one.
To learn more about the Curve Lurve app and breast awareness, visit curvelurve.com
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