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How to check for breast cancer and what a lump feels like
According to Cancer Research UK, there are around 56,000 new breast cancer cases every year - more than 150 every day - making breast cancer the most common cancer in the UK. It's important you know how to check your breasts and when to get a lump checked. Even if you think it's nothing, that appointment could save your life.
Your diet and the menopause
Hot flushes are just one of the many unpleasant symptoms of the menopause, along with mood swings, exhaustion and weight gain. HRT is an effective treatment for hot flushes1, but making changes to your diet may also help relieve some of the challenging symptoms too.
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