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A UK poll reveals 45% of women aren’t regularly checking their breasts for cancer, raising concerns about delayed detection and treatment.
A recent UK poll shows 45% of women do not regularly check their breasts for cancer signs, the highest rate in four years, according to Breast Cancer Now.
The charity warns this trend is concerning, as early detection improves treatment outcomes, with most breast cancers in England found after women notice changes.
Barriers include forgetfulness, lack of habit, and uncertainty about how to check, with 32% of those who do check lacking confidence.
The new Checklist campaign, launched during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, urges women to make self-exams a routine practice, noting they take minutes and require no specific method.
Carmen Lorimer, a 40-year-old mother diagnosed with early-stage cancer after finding a lump, shares her story to stress the importance of regular checks and screening.
Key symptoms include lumps, skin changes, nipple alterations, or unusual discharge; while breast pain alone is rarely a sign, persistent pain should be evaluated.
Health experts emphasize that consistent self-exams and timely medical attention can save lives.
Una encuesta realizada en el Reino Unido revela que el 45% de las mujeres no se examinan regularmente los senos en busca de cáncer, lo que plantea preocupaciones sobre el retraso en la detección y el tratamiento.