Breast Cancer Awareness
Hey there! Let me tell you about breast cancer awareness, it’s super important. Did you know that breast cancer is the most common cancer among Indian women? Yeah, it’s true. With a rate as high as 25.8 per 100,000 women and a mortality rate of 12.7 per 100,000 women, it’s a serious issue. To put that in perspective, one woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every 4 minutes in India.
The sad thing is, almost half of breast cancer patients in India are diagnosed in stage 3, and 15-20% are in phase 4. That’s why it’s so important to be aware of the risks, prevention, and Breast Cancer treatment options. Unfortunately, low awareness levels about breast cancer contribute to these alarming statistics
Risk Factor
So, what are the risk factors? There are some factors that you can’t change, like being a woman, being over 50 years old, having a family history of breast cancer, gene mutations, early menstruation, and late menopause. But there are also factors that you can control, like not smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, staying active, avoiding alcohol, and not using hormone replacement therapy.
Also Read: Risk Factors For Breast Cancer
symptoms of breast cancer
If you notice any of the symptoms of breast cancer, like a lump or area of thickened tissue, a change in breast size or shape, discharge from the nipple, or dimpling on the skin, it’s important to see an oncologist for further investigation.
Early detection is key! That’s why it’s recommended that all women check their breasts for lumps, thickness, and other changes every month. A mammogram is an x-ray picture of the breast and is crucial in detecting breast cancer early. Women should get a mammogram once a year starting at age 40, or earlier if they have a family history of breast cancer or other risk factors.
Also Read: Breast Cancer Symptoms & Causes
myths of breast cancer
Now, let’s bust some myths! Just because you have the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene doesn’t mean you will definitely develop breast cancer. Having a biopsy won’t cause breast cancer to spread, and not all breast cancer patients require immediate surgery. In fact, advanced technology, minimally invasive techniques, and breast reconstruction surgery can leave minimal or no scars.
Our Award Winning Breast Cancer Specialist offers advanced screening, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for breast cancer. Our team of expert oncologists and specialists use evidence-based medicine to provide the highest level of care in surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy. We’ve conducted over 1,100 breast cancer surgeries, with over 50% being breast conservation surgeries. Our goal is to help women get the right treatment for Breast cancer at the right time for the best chance of recovery.
Remember, breast cancer is a serious issue but early detection and treatment can make all the difference. So, make sure you’re aware of the risks, take care of your health, and get screened regularly. Together, we can fight breast cancer and save lives.
About Docor
Dr. Azhar Alam
MBBS (Honours), MRCS A (UK),
DNB General Surgery
FIAGES (Gastro Intestinal Surgery)
FMAS (Minimal Access Surgery),
MNAMS (New Delhi)
Consultant Gastrointestinal, Advanced Laparoscopic and Laser Surgeon
Assistant Professor of Surgery, KPC Medical College and Hospital
