Whilst nearly all of the women knew that a lump in the breast could be a symptom of breast cancer, 93% did not know all the other possible symptoms, such as a change in breast size or shape, a rash of the nipple or surrounding area, pain that is unrelated to periods or puckering of the skin.
"A lot of times the laws shape the culture, and one of the biggest challenges to breast feeding is culture, " said Ms. O'Connor, who also is a spokeswoman for the group.