5 FACTORS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
BREAST CANCER AS A LADY OR
INDIVIDUAL
The word 'cancer' itself is frightening for
many of us, isn't it? Cancer is a deadly
health condition in which the body cells
grow abnormally. Out of more than 200
different types of cancer, breast cancer is
one of the commonest. Unfortunately,
women between the age group 30-40 form a
larger percentage of breast cancer patients
in the country. One-fourth of all female
cancer patients in India are diagnosed with
breast cancer.
Well, the good thing is if you are vigilant
about the changes that your body
undergoes, the chance of cancer detection
in its earlier stages stands higher. So the
best way to stay healthy is to arm you with
It is not an old-age disease
If research studies are to be believed, 61% of
the total breast cancer patients in India
belong to the age group of 35-50 years.
Moreover, the occurrence of breast cancer is
found to be higher in urban areas. Infact,
one in 22 women in urban areas is
diagnosed with breast cancer while in the
rural area it is one in 60 women.
It's a leading killer in India
Earlier, cervical cancer was found to be the
reason for the highest number of cancer
deaths in India. Now, breast cancer has
become the killer disease in the country. And
India ranks first among the breast Cancer
deaths in the world.
Lifestyle does matter.
Obesity, lack of physical exercise,
treatments like hormone replacement
therapy, smoking, intake of certain
contraceptive pills, etc. are major factors
that increase the risk of breast cancer.
However, breastfeeding your baby reduces
the risk of breast cancer.
Regular screening is the savior
Yes, the female body goes through different
changes in the life cycle. However, there are
certain signs that should never be ignored.
Women in India often fail to prioritise their
health screening, which worsens the
cancerous growth in breasts.
Start your breast self-examination at 25
If you know the early signs and symptoms of
breast cancer, you can effectively fight
against the disease and stay hale and hearty
for long. As cancer treatment is getting
much advanced these days, early detection
is your saviour. Therefore, once you cross
the 25 age mark, you should do regular self-
examination of the breast.
Remember, cancer in the female
reproductive organs can be cured if
diagnosed in the early stages. Prioritize your
health and opt for medical diagnosis if have
any symptoms of cancer.