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World Service,04 Oct 2002,28 mins
Are Regular Breast Examinations Effective Against Cancer?
EverywomanAvailable for over a year
Millions of women have been taught to examine themselves for signs of breast cancer, but a recent study suggests this may not be effective. Dr David Thomas from The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centre in Seattle joins the show to explain why. Also on the programme: The designer hats and handbags which are a load of old rubbish - literally. Plus, is the age of chivalry really dead and - and do we care?
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