Here's How To Tell Normal Breast Lumps From Cancerous Ones

Women, who are far more likely than men to develop breast cancer, are often told to self-check for lumps. 

But not all of us know how to perform the exam, and as an X that’s burned into my memory reads: “They do not tell you that a boob is made of lumps. Here I am looking for lumps in the lump factory.” 

According to healthcare providers and researchers at the Mayo Clinic, “Breast tissue typically might feel lumpy or ropy.” 

The NHS says most lumps are “harmless” ― but they also shared when to visit your GP about a growth.