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Review
. 2011;107(25):21-3.

Breast awareness and screening

Victoria Harmer  1
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  • PMID: 21800766
Review

Breast awareness and screening

Victoria Harmer. Nurs Times. 2011.

Abstract

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK. Breast awareness and screening, along with better treatment, can significantly improve outcomes, and more women than ever are now surviving the disease. This article discusses breast awareness and screening, symptoms and risk factors for breast cancer, and how nurses can raise breast awareness and screening uptake.

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