What you need to know for preventing, detecting and fighting breast cancer
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News:
There’s a common expression that goes — prevention is better than
cure. Though clichéd, this wise expression has held true for years,
inspiring constructive action to address a problem before it’s too
late. The proverb is most commonly used to encourage people to take
proactive health measures; by going for regular tests and checkups to
identify any potential infections as early as possible.
According
to a report released by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in
2018, cancer took more than 700,000 lives in India. This whopping
number, excludes the over 2,000,000 Indians who continue to live and
suffer from the deadly disease. As per ICMR’s estimate, the death
toll is expected to rise to 880,000 by 2020.
When
it comes to cancer amongst women, the number of breast cancer cases
are the highest. According to the ministry of health and family
welfare, the incidence of breast cancer is 25.8 per 100,000 women and
is expected to rise to 35 per 100,000 women in 2026. Despite the
innovations in treatment and various awareness campaigns, the risks
associated with breast cancer continues to rise.
Most
doctors believe mammography to be the best way for detecting breast
cancer at its nascent stage. However, in India, it has still not been
widely adopted, unlike other parts of the world. Although it has
numerous advantages over other screening methods.
Did
you know that a mammogram can detect breast cancer up to two years
before the tumor can be felt by you or your doctor? Hence with
regular mammography examinations, the chances of a successful
treatment and survival rate significantly increases amongst patients.
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