Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women globally. From being the fourth on the list of most common cancers in India during the 1990s, it has now become the first, as per the National Library of Medicine 2022.
A lack of awareness about breast cancer and failure to detect it at the earliest is one of the reasons for high mortality in Breast cancer patients. A survey conducted by the Apex Group of Hospital, a major contributor to the health sector, has revealed apathy towards breast cancer among women in Mumbai.
Apex Hospital in Borivali recently conducted a survey on breast self-examination among 100 women and found that only 10 women were doing regular breast self-examination.
Elaborating on this, Dr. Aditi Agrawal, General Surgeon of Breast Surgery for cancerous and non-cancerous conditions from Apex group of Hospitals said, "Even if the simple mention of cancer comes out, common people tremble. But, if this disease is correctly diagnosed at the right time, this fear can be overcome due to advanced medical treatment & advanced methods. It has become possible to prevent cancer at various stages. Not only that, Science has come to the point of getting rid of this disease permanently if its symptoms can be recognized correctly or at the right time. 90% of breast cancer in the first stage is completely curable with proper treatment. So do breast self-examination from your twenties, get checked by a medical expert once a year after the age of 40 and get a mammogram done even if there is a small lump. As soon as cancer is diagnosed, it is necessary to start treatment immediately without fear and without losing patience. Breast cancer has become the second most common cancer among Indian women. The rate of this cancer has also increased in rural areas, one woman out of 20 rural women is diagnosed with breast cancer. This rate has increased further. Although there is still no definite cause of this cancer, obesity, late infertility, PCOD', excessive alcohol consumption and genetics are some of the factors that contribute to breast cancer."
Women in India neglect their health. Therefore, women with breast cancer who come for treatment come after the disease has reached the third or fourth stage. In fact, breast cancer in women is 90 percent curable if diagnosed early. Women who are 50 to 74 years of age and are at average risk for breast cancer should get a mammogram every year. Women who are 40 to 49 years old should talk to their doctor about when to start and how often to get a mammogram.
It is important to consult a doctor immediately if symptoms such as breast lump, discharge, inverted breast, increase in size, constant pain and back pain occur added by Dr. Aditi Agrawal from Apex group of Hospitals.
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