Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer in women worldwide. About 1 in 3,000 pregnant and lactating women are diagnosed with breast cancer. Typically, breast cancer can be diagnosed with mammography screening or biopsy. Risk Factors that contribute to breast cancer complications: Increasing age Personal history of breast conditions Family history of breast cancer Hereditary genes Lifestyle modifications In India, over 50 – 60% patients die because of late diagnosis of breast cancer.
According to the Union Health Ministry, breast cancer rate in Indian women is 25.8 per 100,000 and mortality rate is 12.7 per 100,000 women. The National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR) is constantly working for prevention of breast cancers among others and development of new preventive treatments. During this World Breast Cancer Awareness Month, let’s spread awareness among the…
