Tell Me Why you should get checked for breast cancer annually

Dr Almahmeed on the importance of regular screenings, recognizing visible symptoms

Join Dr. Taghreed Almahmeed, Consultant General Surgeon at Al Zahra Hospital in Dubai, as she speaks with Maria Botros on this week’s Tell Me Why podcast about the importance of regular breast cancer screenings and recognizing the visible symptoms of the disease.

• Dr. Taghreed: Every 1 in 100 men can develop breast cancer, and it’s more aggressive with men
• If there is a change in the shape of the breast, a lump in the armpit or even the collar bone, they should definitely get checked, says Dr. Taghreed
• Dr. Taghreed: For self-examination, use the pads of your fingers in circular motion on the breast or armpits to check for lumps
• Women should start breast self-exams from the age of 25, says Dr. Taghreed