We spend so much time looking after everyone else that it's easy to ignore the little things our own bodies are trying to tell us.
A mole that's changed, a lump that wasn't there before, a pain that keeps coming back, some swelling that doesn't seem quite right.
We tell ourselves we'll get checked "next week" and then next week turns into next month - PLEASE don't wait.
Regular skin checks and having any new lump or unusual change looked at is not about expecting the worst, it's about giving yourself the best possible chance if something isn't right.
This message is deeply personal to me, my beautiful daughter Hayley was diagnosed with Myxoid Liposarcoma at the age of 24, a rare cancer that has changed our family's life forever.
As Hayley approaches her 30th birthday, her cancer has progressed to an advanced, incurable stage. A heartbreaking reality that hasn't stopped her from inspiring others and bringing much needed awareness.
Watching someone you love face cancer teaches you that early action matters. It teaches you that our bodies often whisper before they start to scream.
Cancer doesn't always look the way we expect or come with obvious warning signs. Sometimes it's simply a lump that doesn't go away or a spot on your skin that has slowly changed over time.
While you're caring for your skin, take a few minutes to become familiar with your body, if something feels different or doesn't seem right - trust your instincts and get it checked.
Cancer doesn't always arrive with flashing warning lights.
My daughter's journey with sarcoma has taught me more than I ever wanted to know about cancer, it has also taught me how precious early detection can be and if found early enough it can make an enormous difference.
Hayley's courage and grace has inspired me every single day, by sharing her own journey so openly (https://www.tiktok.com/@hayleykillalea), she has turned her experience into a powerful platform for raising awareness of sarcoma and the importance of research and early recognition.
If you or someone you love notice something that doesn't feel right, don't wait for the right time - make the appointment, it might just save your life.
Look after yourself.
Your health matters.
You Matter!
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