What you need to know for preventing, detecting and fighting breast cancer

According to a report released by ICMR in 2018, cancer took more than 700,000 lives in India

There’s a common expression that goes — prevention is better than cure. Though clichéd, this wise expression has held true for years, inspiring constructive action to address a problem before it’s too late. The proverb is most commonly used to encourage people to take proactive health measures; by going for regular tests and checkups to identify any potential infections as early as possible.

According to a report released by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in 2018, cancer took more than 700,000 lives in India. This whopping number, excludes the over 2,000,000 Indians who continue to live and suffer from