Superdrug becomes first high street store to offer breast cancer checks
By Miranda Larbi, Digital Health & Fitness ReporterSUPERDRUG has announced today that it'll now be offering consultations on how to carry out breast examinations in all of its 56 nurse clinics across the UK.
82 per cent of women and 63 per cent of men say they're on edge talking about changes in their breasts.Breast cancer still remains the most common cancer afflicting women, with around 54,900 new breast cancer cases being diagnosed in the UK every year. That's around 150 every day.In the meantime, how about a refresher on which breast cancer symptoms to look out for?Some boobs are naturally lumpy and this can be perfectly normal.
“We are delighted to announce our partnership with Superdrug. Using their trained nurses to encourage people on how to check their boobs or pecs will ensure we are reaching a whole new audience with the breast awareness message." "I am so pleased to see Superdrug nurses will be taking this initiative to all patients, everyone should be able to check whether on themselves or a partner, or even talking it through with a friend - the more conversations the better!”
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