I find that disgusting. What on earth benefit is there is saying that? Some of the time you might not find the lump sooner, but when you do, that can save your life! And what harm is there in checking your breasts - it's not like it's dangerous to do it! The only reason I can see for saying that is if self-checks make people complacent - so instead of going for a mammogram every 2 years (over age 50) they JUST do self checks. But really people should be encouraged to both.

As someone who got away with a lumpectomy - I have to totally, totally agree with MD - do your self-checks!