Samuel L Jackson urges guys to check their man boobs for the 7 signs of breast cancer
MEN are at risk of breast cancer too - and should check their man boobs every month for signs of the disease.
That is the message from Hollywood actor Samuel L Jackson, as he leads a new campaign to raise awareness of the disease among the male of the species.
To coincide with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Pulp Fiction star is calling on men to check for lumps, bumps and changes to their chests.
The In The Nip Of Time campaign is the brainchild of the male cancer charity One For The Boys.
Men are being encouraged to post videos and photos of themselves on social media having a feel of their man boobs while persuading their friends and family to do the same.
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Every year nearly 60,000 people are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK.
And, while it's rarer for men - there are still hundreds of men who are affected every year; one in every 140 people who get breast cancer are male.
Although more women get cancer, more men are die from the disease.
In a campaign film, voiced by Jackson, the Star Wars actor, says: "Men don't just get man boobs they can get breast cancer too, so when you're thinking about copping a feel, cop a feel of yourself.
"Don't be the strong silent type, if unsure, say something."
Shaft star, Richard Roundtree, did exactly that.
While he was shooting a film in Costa Rica, Richard noticed a lump in the shower - he is now a 25-years and more cancer survivor and has since filmed a series of short videos talking about his experience and his tips for men as part of the campaign.
Richard says early detection is 'his mantra' and can save people's lives.
Signs include a change in size or shape and a redness or rash around the nipple area.
The key seven signs are:
- Change in breast size or shape
- Redness or a rash
- Nipple discharge
- Swelling in the armpit or around the collarbone
- Change in skin texture
- An inverted nipped
- Constant pain
Dad-of-two, Sean Comiskey from Scotland, opened up recently about beating breast cancer and coming to terms with fighting a ‘women’s disease’.
He said: "For years, I’d preferred not to mention the type of cancer I’d had, but I realised that had to stop.
"How else would people ever learn men could get it, too?
"Once I spoke about it, everyone was so kind.
"I couldn’t believe I’d wasted so many years feeling embarrassed."
One For The Boys is working hard to unite men in the fight against cancer, arming them with the knowledge and understanding to spot the signs and say something early so they have the best chance of beating it.
Sofia Davis, who is the founder of One For The Boys, said: "We want to get men talking about cancer, bust the myths and change their attitudes towards their health.
"By raising awareness that it's not just about the pink ribbon, we're calling on guys to pay more attention to their bodies and speak up when they spot a problem through arming them with the knowledge they need to notice when something might be wrong."
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