How to check your breasts after Lucy Davis reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

Actress Lucy Davis, who played Dawn Tinsley in the original UK version of the popular TV series The Office, has revealed she has incurable breast cancer .

On Instagram , external , the 53-year-old said it had spread to her bones and it was too late for chemo.

She added: "The initial lump that I felt, wasn't a 'lump' as such; rather a kind of hard spot. Really tiny."

So what are the signs of breast cancer and how can you check yourself at home?

The NHS says to check your breasts , external or chest about once a month.

That helps you learn what looks and feels normal for you, making it easier to notice any abnormal changes.

Breasts can naturally look and feel a bit different at different phases of your menstrual cycle, and change a bit as you age.

a change in the skin of your breast, such as dimpling (it may look like orange peel) or redness, which may be harder to see on black or brown skin