B r e a s t C a n c e r :

T h e I n d i a n S c e n a r i o

Breast cancer has replaced cervical cancer as the leading cause of death in Indian Women. It is the most common female cancer worldwide. In 2012, 1.7 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer and there were 6.3 million women alive who had been diagnosed with breast cancer in the previous five years. Clearly, the menace of breast cancer needs to be nipped in the bud.

2 MNew cases per year globally by 2030

17%of the World's population suffering from breast cancer in India

1 in 28Women in India likely to develop breast cancer

50%of all cases are in the 25 - 50 Yrs age group

Prognosis: Key to Recovery

>70%of cases in advanced stages leading to high mortality

>60%of women were diagnosed with breast cancer at Stage III or IV

20% 14%increase in cancer incidence since 2008

increase in cancer mortality since 2008

Risk Areas

100xMore common among women

2 in 3Invasive breast cancer found in women age 55 or older

5 - 10%Breast cancer cases are hereditary

Breast Cancer Myths

Myth # 1Finding a lump in your breast means you have breast cancer

Myth # 2Only women with a family history are at risk

Myth # 4Having a family history means you are certain to get breast cancer

Myth # 3Breast cancer is a communicable disease

Reduce your Risk

Keep a watch on your weight

Exercise frequently

Sources:

New Indian Express

TOI

Avoid Cigarettes Maintain a healthy diet

Limit Alcohol intake

Vitamin D + Calcium Intake

Self Examination Get a Mammogram