Health
Almost half of British women do not self-examine for breast cancer – The Guardian
Specialists describe survey’s findings as deeply concerning, as early diagnosis increases chances of successful treatment
Almost half of women do not check their breasts regularly for potential signs of breast cancer, and one in 10 never do so, a survey has revealed.
Women who do not look for changes in their breasts should get in the habit of examining them, as early detection of lumps and other symptoms could save their life, experts say.
In a representative sample of 1,086 British women, 47% said that they did not regularly check their breasts for any lumps or changes to their appearance, which may indicate that…
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