With an alarming 1.44 lakh new annual cases in India, breast cancer is ranked as number 1 cancer in India among urban females and 2nd most common cancer in rural females.
More and more younger women are getting detected with breast cancer in India as compared to the western population. All factors that disturb the hormonal milieu pose a risk towards developing breast cancer. As against common beliefs, antiperspirants, usage of tight/ underwired bras and multiple miscarriages have not shown any correlation to breast cancer. On the other hand, breastfeeding, 5 hours of intense physical activity per week, consuming diet rich in fruits, vegetables and dairy whereas avoiding diet containing high-fat and red meat are shown to have protective effects.
