Self-administered breast exams, as well as undergoing routine mammograms at a doctor’s office, have been proven to save lives. Photo: AlamySelf-administered breast exams, as well as undergoing routine mammograms at a doctor’s office, have been proven to save lives. Photo: Alamy
Self-administered breast exams, as well as undergoing routine mammograms at a doctor’s office, have been proven to save lives. Photo: Alamy
Lifestyle /  Health & Wellness

Breast cancer in Hong Kong: how self-examinations and ‘getting the damn mammogram’ can help save your life

  • One out of every 15 women in Hong Kong will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime
  • Hong Kong Cancer Fund kicks off a month of awareness and education about breast cancer
Topic |   Wellness
Charley Lanyon
Charley Lanyon

Updated: 10:19pm, 21 May, 2020

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Self-administered breast exams, as well as undergoing routine mammograms at a doctor’s office, have been proven to save lives. Photo: AlamySelf-administered breast exams, as well as undergoing routine mammograms at a doctor’s office, have been proven to save lives. Photo: Alamy
Self-administered breast exams, as well as undergoing routine mammograms at a doctor’s office, have been proven to save lives. Photo: Alamy
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