Breast Cancer is the most common cancer worldwide and the most common cancer affecting women in India. Western data suggests that it affects 1 in 8 women, whereas, in India, the number varies between 1 in 22 women to 1 in 60 women in various areas.
It is well established as a disease with a high cure rate of>90% if detected early, in stages I and II. However, the problem is that most of our patients in India are still diagnosed at an advanced stage. This trend is gradually changing, especially in metropolitan cities, where awareness and routine checkups are becoming more common.
To curb this menace, the key step is to create awareness and empower people with correct information to lower the risk of developing this disease and help them detect any problem at the earliest stage
