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"As a precaution, it is important to get breast screening every two years"

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Source: Getty / Getty Images

We're talking with Dr Maryam Akrawi about Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October). Breast cancer affects a large number of women in Australia, while a small number of men are affected as well. We ask Dr Akrawi about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer and the importance of breast screening.



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