Anna here—CAKES’ resident breast health expert and proud 10-year breast cancer survivor. Consider this your friendly nudge: the first of the month is the perfect time to check in with your boobs. When you’re putting on or taking off your CAKES, give a little feel all around - just to get familiar with what’s normal for you. U
se the hashtag #feelitonthefirst to encourage the people you love to start regular self-breast exams, too. Because the more we normalize this, the more lives we can change.
At CAKES, breast health isn’t just something we talk about—it’s a priority. Every month, we’ll be sharing practical tips to help you build health confidence and self-advocacy, because knowing your body is power.Not sure how to do a self-breast exam? Good news: there’s no wrong way to start. Just touch your boobs—really, that’s it. Over time, you’ll get to know what’s normal for you and be able to spot any changes early - such as lumps, bumps, discharge, pain or rippling.
Want a step-by-step guide? Watch this quick “how-to” from our partner Allyn Rose, founder of The Previvor, and learn how to check your breasts with confidence.