Liz Hurley highlights increased breast cancer risk for women who prioritize others over themselves
Boosting Breast Cancer Awareness: Liz Hurley’s Call to Prioritize Health
Encouraging Self-Care and Regular Breast Checks
Liz Hurley, renowned British actress and model, is urging women to prioritize their health by regularly checking for breast cancer. Serving as a global ambassador for the Estee Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Campaign for three decades, Hurley emphasizes the importance of self-care amidst the hectic demands of daily life. She highlights that women often put themselves last due to familial and societal responsibilities.
The Importance of Regular Health Checks
Drawing from personal experience, as her grandmother succumbed to breast cancer, Hurley suggests reframing breast checks as essential for maintaining overall health to better care for loved ones. She assures that these checks are neither time-consuming nor self-indulgent but rather a vital component of self-care. “It takes just two minutes—about the time needed to brush your teeth,” she notes in a conversation with Sky News’ Jacquie Beltrao, herself a breast cancer survivor.
Confronting Low Screening Attendance
Despite the availability of free breast cancer screenings via the NHS, over a third of women in the UK decline their initial mammogram appointment. This trend mirrors findings from a large Swedish study. Alarmingly, breast cancer claims over 11,000 lives annually in the UK, marking it as the second most prevalent form of cancer death.
Raising Awareness Among Younger Women
Hurley addresses misconceptions about breast cancer being an ailment confined to older women, noting an increase in cases among younger demographics. She attributes this rise possibly to heightened awareness and encourages women to become familiar with their breasts early on, even before regular mammograms, to detect any significant changes requiring medical attention.
Steps for Enhanced Breast Awareness
Hurley’s advocacy highlights key steps women can take to remain vigilant against breast cancer:
- Pursue regular self-checks to detect early signs of changes.
- Attend scheduled mammograms and screenings without delay.
- Educate themselves and others on the significance of early detection.
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