Nearly half of women in the UK aren’t checking their breasts regularly for potential signs of cancer, according to recent polling that experts call “a serious cause for concern.” A YouGov survey of 2,283 women revealed that 45% don’t perform regular breast checks, a four-year high in self-examination rates. Even more concerning, 11% admitted they had never checked their breasts at all. “That the number of women still not regularly checking their breasts is at a four-year high is deeply concerning given that the sooner breast cancer is diagnosed, the better the chances of treatment being successful,” said Manveet Basra … Continue reading 45% of UK Women Skip Vital Breast Checks as Study Shows 40% Higher Death Risk for Missing First Screening