Most of us know of someone who’s been affected by breast cancer, I personally know of 3 - thankfully all in remission but all have been through a very testing journey.
Cancer Research UK statistics are as follows:-
56,822 New cases of breast cancer each year, 2017-2019 average UK
11,499 Deaths from breast cancer, 2016-2018, UK
76% Survival breast cancer for 10 or more years 2013-2017, England
23% Preventable breast cancer cases, UK, 2015
The risk factor of developing breast cancer is dependent upon several factors including age, genetics and some avoidable lifestyle factors, such as being overweight, alcohol, smoking, post menopausal and oral contraceptives.
Information is taken from www.cancerresearchuk.org.
Below taken from www.myclevelandclinic.org is a simple diagram of how we should be checking our breasts every month for any lumps.
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