Being Breast Aware is for Life

Synopsis

Introduces breast awareness as a part of general healthcare in an easy and natural way. Looks at the normal breast and the breast changes women experience. Women are seen checking themselves in a shower, on a bed, using a mirror, and in discussion with a practice nurse. Discusses the NHS Breast Screening Programme as well as the importance of recognising the kind of breast changes that need to be reported to a doctor.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 15 min.

Year of production

1994

Availability

Sale (Graves, WNCCC); 2000 sale: £17.50 (inc. VAT +p&p) (WNCCC)

Notes

A version with British Sign Language and subtitles is also available from the WNCCC.

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

breast cancer; breast examination; health education

Production Company

Name

Healthcare Productions Ltd

Sponsor

Name

Women’s Nationwide Cancer Control Campaign

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

Web

http://bma.org.uk/about-the-bma/bma-library External site opens in new window

Phone

020 7383 6690

Fax

020 7388 2544

Address

BMA House
Tavistock Square
London
WC1H 9JP

Name

Graves Medical Audiovisual Library, c/o Concord Video & Film Council

Notes

Secretary: Lydia Vulliamy

Name

Women’s Nationwide Cancer Control Campaign

Phone

020 7729 4688

Fax

020 7613 0771

Address

128-130 Curtain Road
London EC2A 3AQ