How breast cancer aware are you? Please take a survey: chance to win £150! NOW CLOSED

[AnnMumsnet]

We have been asked by the team at BMI Healthcare to find out how breast cancer aware you are. This survey is open to all UK Mumsnetters or Gransnetters.

Everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a prize draw where two winners will each win a £150 voucher for the store of their choice (from a list). All data is confidential.

Here's the link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MNBMI

Thanks so much and good luck with the prize draw.

MNHQ and GNHQ

[KurriKurri]

Done

[Arsicles]

Done

[ThisUserNameIsAlreadyTaken]

Done

[BodieBroadus]

Done

[jeavcike]

done

[TheDowagerCuntess]

Done. I'd be interested in the answers to those questions, if that's an option.

[AnnMumsnet]

@TheDowagerCuntess

Done. I'd be interested in the answers to those questions, if that's an option.

yes we will be posting the answers once the survey is completed - should be next week

[ender]

Started to fill in the questionnaire then stopped because the question about how often you check doesn't give the correct option.
Current NHS guidelines say you shouldn't routinely check at set times, every week/month etc, but should instead be breast aware

[flamingtoaster]

Done.

[TheDowagerCuntess]

Fab, thanks. :)

[Blackkat13]

Done

[WhatWouldLeslieKnopeDo]

What ender said - I selected answers that seemed closest to that, but I have also read that specific checks are not that effective, so I just try to be aware of what is normal for me. From ender's link, There is no scientific evidence to show that a formally taught, ritual self examination, performed at the same time each month, reduces the death rate from breast cancer or is more effective than a more relaxed breast awareness.

[Kosakova]

Done

[AnnMumsnet]

Thanks to those who took the survey: now closed.

The winners are nanval from GN and UpOnDown from MN

I will try and get the answers posted here this week

[nerysw]

Done, am obviously not at all aware and would like to hear the answers too.

[Benzalkonium]

Same as nerys

[AnnMumsnet]

Thanks to everyone who took the survey.
BMI Healthcare have supplied us with the ‘correct’ answers to the quiz style Qs on the survey. See below. They have a download guide which provides more information on being breast cancer aware: www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/passthebra

Q: How many women do you think will develop breast cancer in their lifetime?
Correct Answer: 1 in 8
Q: Can you name 3 common breast cancer symptoms?
Symptoms include:
• A lump or thickening in an area of the breast
• A change in the size, shape or feel of a breast
• Dimpling of the skin
• A change in the shape of your nipple, particularly if it turns in, sinks into the breast, or has an irregular shape
• A blood stained discharge from the nipple
• A rash on a nipple or surrounding area
• A swelling or lump in your armpit
Q: How often are you advised to check your breasts?
Correct answer: Monthly
Q: When do you believe is the best time to check your breasts?
Correct answer: A few days after your period
Q: Which of the following do you think are considered to be a breast cancer risk factor?
Correct answers: Age, Family history, Genes
Q: How many breast cancer cases per year do you think are linked to lifestyle factors?
Correct answer: 27%
Q: From what you understand, is alcohol considered a breast cancer risk factor or not?
Correct answer: Yes
Q: To what extent, regular exercise can help protect women from breast cancer?
Correct answer: yes by 15-20%
Q: According to the NHS breast care pathway how quickly should you be seen and diagnosed once referred to a specialist by your GP?
Correct answer: Within 2 weeks
Q From what you understand, how often should you be invited to have a routine breast screening between the ages of 47 and 73?
Correct answer: Every 3 years
Q: How often do you think a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK?
Correct answer: Every 10 minutes
Q: How many breast cancer cases are do you think are detected in men each year?
Correct answer: 350