The lesbians have a richer concentration of risk factors for breast cancer than the group of women in the world. Combining this with the fact that many lesbians over 40 do not have routine mammograms, do self breast exam, or have a clinical breast examination, and evade the early diagnosis of cancer in May, where most curable.
as stated on GMLA's (Gay Lesbian Medical Association) healthcare website ( http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/aids/facts/helpful_resources/lgbt/lesbian_health_concerns.htm )
