Family Health by Mini First Aid

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, affecting 1 in 7 women in their lifetime. Yet, many people still believe it’s a disease that only affects older women. The reality? 2,500 people under 40 are diagnosed every year.

In this episode of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid, host Kate Ball speaks with Paralympic champion Erin Kennedy OBE and Emma Walker from the breast cancer awareness charity Coppafeel! Erin shares her powerful story of discovering a lump at just 29, her journey through treatment, and her extraordinary return to competitive sport. Emma provides essential guidance on breast health, including:

✅ The importance of checking your chest regularly and knowing your normal
✅ Common misconceptions about breast cancer and who it affects
✅ Signs and symptoms to look out for, including those that are often missed
✅ How pregnancy can impact breast cancer diagnosis
✅ What to do if you find something unusual

Early detection saves lives, and this conversation is a must-listen for every woman, mum, daughter, and friend. Checking your chest is quick, simple, and could be life-saving.

References:

Connect with Erin Kennedy here on Instagram

Find out more about Coppafeel!

Sign up for Coppafeel!’s monthly check yourself reminder

Download the leaflet Your Breasts During and After Pregnancy

Find out more about Triple Negative Breast Cancer and other types of cancer here at Cancer Research UK

Find out more about Mummy Star - cancer support in pregnancy

Find out more about breast cancer treatments including the different types of chemotherapy treatment here

Cancer treatment prehabilitation advice

Coppafeel’s guide to breast cancer signs and symptoms

Find out more about fundraising for Coppafeel! including how to join a Coppafeel! trek here.

Mini First Aid Family First Aid Kit - Platinum Award winning first aid kit, voted a Best Buy in the Loved By Parents Awards 2021, is a comprehensive first aid kit for all the family. Containing 115 essential items, it is ideal for keeping in your car or at home for any first aid emergencies

Find out more about our multi award winning two hour Baby & Child first aid classes here, delivered in a relaxed and comfortable style to give you the confidence to know what actions to take if faced with a medical emergency

Find out more about our NEW first aid awareness for adults classes here; just two hours of your time to learn life-saving skills.

For press enquiries and to contact Mini First Aid, email [email protected]

Series 4 of the Family Health Podcast by Mini First Aid is sponsored by Things Happen, a trusted broker which offers the best financial advice to help parents and their families make informed decisions, ensuring a secure and