Dhyeya IAS
Dhyeya IAS
June 3, 2025 at 01:36 PM
Breast Cancer in India – A Growing Concern Did you know? Breast cancer is now the most common cancer among women in India, with nearly 2 lakh new cases every year. 🚨 The Big Problem: More than 60% of cases are diagnosed at Stage 3 or 4, when treatment is harder and survival chances are lower. This delay is often due to: 👉 Lack of awareness 👉 No regular screening 👉 Late visits to the doctor But there’s hope! 🌟 The government is taking big steps: ✅ More cancer screening at district level ✅ New Day Care Cancer Centres coming soon ✅ Free cancer treatment under Ayushman Bharat ✅ Indigenous treatments like CAR-T cell therapy 🏥 Over 10 crore breast cancer screenings already done at health and wellness centres! What can be done? ✔️ Spread awareness ✔️ Encourage regular check-ups ✔️ Support early detection Read in Hindi: https://www.dhyeyaias.com/hi/current-affairs/daily-current-affairs/breast-cancer-burden-india-healthcare-response Read in English: https://www.dhyeyaias.com/current-affairs/daily-current-affairs/breast-cancer-burden-india-healthcare-response
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