Early Detection Saves Lives!

Being aware of breast cancer definitely proved to be more effective and knowing what your breasts normally will help you study all the abnormal changes occurs in your body. However, not all the changes indicate that you have breast cancer. Some females have cysts or thickening of the breast tissue, which is kind of normal. One of every eight women diagnosed with breast cancer every year in India. And along with skin cancer, it is the next most commonly diagnosed cancer amongst women. Around 5 to 10% of breast cancers may attribute to an inherited cancer gene mutation. And around 85% of breast cancers occur in women who do not have any kind of history of breast cancer in their families. Like any other type of cancer, it is very important to detect Breast cancer at an early stage.

Having a month dedicated to improving the awareness of this disease is outstanding. But this awareness must continue throughout the year so that both women and men are mindful to take the appropriate steps to detect breast cancer in its early stages. The earlier breast cancer can be diagnosed, the better a patient’s chance to survive it. Studies have shown that some people are more likely to develop cancer than others. These are called at risk groups. The behavior is environmental factors or other things that predispose at risk groups to cancer are called risk factors. You're risking increases if you are over 40 years of age and have a family history of breast cancer.

There are plenty of hospitals out there who claim to give the best breast cancer treatment in India, but not all of them do what they claim. Dr Manish Kumar Singhal, is one of the best Oncologist in India, who doesn't claim but actually do what’s best for the patient. Lots of Campaigns are also out there to make awareness about breast cancer in females and it is safe to say that they are doing pretty good job.


Smoke and drink alcohol, more than two drinks per day, Eat a diet high in animal fat and low in fibre, Have no children or had your first child after you turned 30 years. Breast cancer screening refers to testing otherwise-healthy women for breast cancer in an attempt to achieve an earlier diagnosis and assumption is that early detection will improve outcomes. Your health is in your own hand, make it worth.

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