A third of British women do not check their breasts regularly for signs of cancer, a survey suggests.
And a quarter of respondents said they weren’t sure they could spot the telltale symptoms.
The NHS recommends that women see their GP if they notice a change in the size or shape of their breasts, a difference in skin sensation, a new lump or swelling, discharge from any of the nipples, a change in the position of the nipple, a recent rash. or any discomfort or pain.
The NHS recommends that women see their GP if they notice a change in the size or shape of their breasts, a difference in skin sensation, a new lump or swelling, discharge from any of the nipples, a change in the position of the nipple, a recent rash. or any discomfort or pain
The survey of 1,000 women, conducted by beauty brand Avon, found that those aged 18 to 24 were less confident in performing self-examinations compared to other age groups.
Around 56,000 women in the UK are diagnosed with breast cancer each year and the condition affects around one in seven women during their lifetime.
Octopus suckers could be the key to an injection-free drug delivery method. Researchers at the University of Zurich have developed a rubber patch the size of a penny that mimics the animal’s suction cups and is placed on the inside of the cheeks. The medication contained in the patch is then absorbed into the bloodstream. After successful animal studies, patients are now being recruited for a clinical trial. Studies estimate that up to ten per cent of Britons have a phobia of needles.
More than a third of UK people have not discussed their end-of-life plans with their family, a survey suggests. The survey found that three-quarters had not written a will, while only a fifth had organized legal documents, such as a durable power of attorney, in case they lost the mental capacity to make their own decisions. The survey of 2,000 adults by financial firm Legal and General also suggests that 85 per cent of people had not written any funeral instructions. Spokesperson Paula Llewellyn said: “Open conversations about death are crucial to ensuring the financial well-being of your loved ones.”
More than a third of people in the UK have not discussed their end-of-life plans with their family, survey suggests
