
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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