Women urged to check for lumps
A NEW campaign is asking women to check for breast lumps whatever their age.
NHS Vale of York Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is supporting a national cancer campaign targeting women aged 70 and over.
Dr Mark Hayes, chief clinical officer of Vale of York CCG, said: “Should you have any concerns, it is important that you contact your doctor straight away. You’re not wasting anyone’s time and it’s much better to be sure, if only to put your mind at rest.”
Possible signs of breast cancer include a lump in your breast or armpit, nipple changes, changes to the skin of your breast, changes in the shape or size of your breast, pain in your breast or armpit.
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