HealthPhoto: Deccan HeraldBreast Cancer Awareness and Early Detection Crucial in India
October is International Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Indian women, with one in two diagnosed women dying due to lack of awareness and screening. In India, breast cancer incidence peaks between ages 40-50, a decade earlier than in the West. Younger women face unique challenges including denser breast tissue and more aggressive cancer forms, making awareness and early detection vital.
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