Verified By August 8, 2023
Verified by Dr. Nita Nair, Lead Consultant Breast Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai
Breast cancer is the most common cancer occurring in women in India. The survival rate of patients with breast cancer is poor in India as compared to Western countries due to late stage of disease at presentation and delayed initiation of cancer directed treatment. Early detection is our best step forward and leads to cure.
As per the World Health Organization (WHO), survival rates drop dramatically when women present with advanced cases of breast cancer. Studies have shown that most patients with breast cancer present themselves for the first time at stages two and three of the cancer, indicating the need for increased community awareness and early detection of the disease.
Some of the methods for early detection and screening for breast cancer include:
Who should opt for screening
Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai has an exclusive women clinician led ‘Apollo Women’s Cancer Prevention Clinic’ that helps women of all age groups to prevent as well as detect women-specific cancers at an early stage. If you or your loved one do notice any abnormal signs in the breast, connect with our women cancer clinician, Dr. Nita Nair, Lead Consultant Breast Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai at the earliest.
Call 022 6280 6280 for an appointment.