Breast Cancer Awareness month begins

Four out of 10 women who discover a lump in their breast do not seek medical attention immediately.

Four out of 10 women who discover a lump in their breast do not seek medical attention immediately.

According to a new study from the Irish Cancer Society, 16% of women wait for up to two weeks before going to the doctor, while 4% wait for more than a year.

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