According to The World Health Organization (WHO), breast cancer is the top-most cancer death among women. The estimates of this world body suggest that this cancer affects 2.1 million women every year, globally. WHO figured also reveal that in 2018 alone, the death toll of breast cancer was 62,700. This constitutes almost 15 per cent of cancer-induced deaths among the female population.
Breast cancer is a condition where breast cells divide and multiply uncontrollably due to mutation in certain genes. Generally, cancer forms in the milk-producing glands (lobules) of the breast or in the pathways (ducts)transporting the milk from glands to nipple. Fatty or the fibrous connective tissues of the breast can also be the hotspot for cancerous cells. In some cases, cancer cells may travel to the lymph nodes under your arms and spread to different parts of the body.
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The health expert explained that though awareness has slightly improved among women, the stage of presentation and timeliness still remain a concern
Early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer can improve survival, but overtreatment can put patients at risk of adverse side effects.
Breast cancer kills thousands of women every year. Regular screening can help detect the cancer at an early stage, when it is easier to treat.
With timely diagnosis and personalized treatments, breast cancer-related mortality can be significantly reduced. Read on to know more.
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