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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ella Pickover

Just under half of women ‘not regularly checking breasts for cancer’ – poll

Carmen Lorimer was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 after discovering a lump in her breast (Handout/PA) - (PA Media)

Almost half (45%) of women in the UK are not regularly checking their breasts for potential signs of cancer, a new poll suggests.

Breast Cancer Now said the finding is a “serious cause for concern” given that early detection of the disease gives patients a better chance of successful treatment.

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