Globally, breast cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed after lung cancer and is associated with higher morbidity and mortality in women. Moreover, the disease burden continues to increase due to changes in environment and lifestyle, frequent carcinogen exposure, etc. In India, the incidence rate of breast cancer is 25.8 per 100,000 women, and according to the Health Ministry, it is expected to increase upto 35 per 100,000 by 2026.
Disease overview Breast cancer is the most common invasive type of cancer in both developed and developing countries. However, due to increasing breast cancer awareness, advancements in diagnosis and treatment, a better understanding of the disease, and research funding in developed countries, the survival rate of breast cancer has found to be increased. Thus, establishing advanced diagnostics tools and treatment in developing countries is…
