Woman's Own

Do YOU know what to look for?

It’s one of those things that we know we should do, like flossing our teeth or eating our five a day, but how many of us check our boobs for signs of cancer?

One in seven women in the UK will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, but 47% do not check their breasts regularly, and one in 10 never have.

That’s despite the fact that finding a symptom and seeking early diagnosis can save lives. Research and care charity Breast Cancer Now is making a plea to make checking your boobs a ‘habit of a

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