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Check your breasts with Dr Chris

Breast cancer check | Breast self exam | How to check your breasts for cancer

Dr Chris Steele shows how a woman should examine her breasts for early signs of breast cancer.

The demonstration shows in a clear and simple way how to perform this potentially life saving procedure, which any woman can do in her home.

Although doctors recommend that women begin practicing breast self-exams (BSE) at age 20, many are still unaware of how important this procedure is to their health. As 1 in 9 women will develop breast cancer, early detection is the best way to fight the disease.

The key is to notice tumours before they grow to be potentially deadly; a BSE carefully searches the breasts for signs of these tumours.

More help and advice

- Get the facts on breast cancer
- Read Sue's story on how she beat breast cancer
- How Kylie Minogue helped breast cancer sufferers
- Tips on battling the condition

- Watch Dr Chris answer a query about diabetes
- For more advice from Dr Chris visit his website TheFamilyGP.com

By Rob Mansfield

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