Understanding Breast Cancer: Myths vs. Facts
Breast cancer is among the most prevalent diseases in the world today, impacting more than 2 million women from every part of the globe; breast cancer has accumulated a vast degree of myths attached to it over the years. These, of course, have contributed to breast cancer becoming a highly stigmatized disease. In this blog, we will explore why breast cancer has become such a stigmatized disease and how India's healthcare innovations are changing these trends. Myths surrounding breast cancer: Breast cancer impacts only women: while most people will associate breast cancer with women, this is not necessary. Men can also develop breast cancer despite having a lower overall risk. However, everyone needs to be aware of the potential symptoms. Breast Cancer only occurs in Older Women: while the risk of breast cancer can increase with age and breast cancer as a disease is prevalent primarily within older women, breast cancer doesn't need to impact only women. It can also fi...