Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Canadian women.
In 1999, approximately 18,700 Canadian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and 5,400 will die of the disease. The good news is that more women are surviving. The breast cancer mortality rate has decreased during the past few years due to early detection. Yet, despite their importance in early detection, many women still do not perform BSEs on a regular basis. The pad consists of two thin, round, latex-free plastic sheets 10 inches in diameter, with a liquid lubricant sealed between them.