Breast cancer Risk Rising: Key Factors & Expert Warnings
1. Breast cancer Cases Increasing Rapidly
Breast cancer cases are rising sharply among young women in india and globally.
Experts link this surge to lifestyle changes, delayed marriage, and late pregnancy.
At the international Breast cancer Conference, specialists emphasized that the situation has become alarming and requires immediate awareness.
2. lifestyle & Genetic Factors Driving Risk
Doctors highlighted family genes, hormonal imbalance, and lifestyle habits as primary causes.
Risk-enhancing factors include:
Ultra-processed foods
Obesity
Lack of exercise
Smoking and alcohol consumption
Prolonged exposure to estrogen due to late marriage, late pregnancy, and early menstruation further raises the risk.
3. mahima Chaudhary Urges women to Get Screened
Actress and breast cancer survivor mahima Chaudhary attended the event to raise awareness.
She said she had no symptoms, stressing the importance of annual checkups.
Mahima urged women to prioritize health and encouraged men to support regular medical screenings.
4. Challenges in Early Detection
Experts explained that early-stage breast cancer often does not show clear symptoms.
Mammography and other screening tests remain the most reliable detection methods.
Missing early signs leads to delayed diagnosis, reducing the chances of successful treatment.
5. Rising Global & indian Statistics
WHO data (2022–2024) shows a steep rise:
193,000 cases in india in 2022
Over 238,000 in 2024
Expected to exceed 232,000 in 2025
Breast cancer accounts for 28% of all cancer cases among indian women.
Globally, more than 2 million women were diagnosed in 2020, with 685,000 deaths reported.
Experts caution that without lifestyle changes and early screening, the numbers may rise further.
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