As expectant mothers begin their pregnancy journey, ensuring optimal health becomes paramount. It helps protect both mother and fetus from many dangerous diseases including cancer. According to the latest estimates of the global burden of disease by the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2022, there were more than 14.1 lakh new cancer cases in India and the disease caused more than 9.1 lakh deaths. The report further identified breast and cervical cancer as the most diagnosed cancer among women.
Expectant mothers should consider following things in mind during pregnancy to reduce the risk of developing cancer.
