Breast cancer is a threat to millions of women across the world. According to the World Health Organisation there are about 1.38 million new cases and 458 000 deaths from breast cancer each year. In fact this cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide. Early detection is essential for a positive prognosis of the disease because it can prevent many deaths caused by this disease. On the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness month this October it is important to note that curative treatment is often no longer an option if the cancer is not detected early. It is