Abstract
This is a review article which looks into details what the actual scenario of the problem of breast cancer in our country is. As the problem is on the rise, what is the level of the preparedness at our end to tackle the problem. The articles reviews the epidemiology of breast, high risk factors, detection, diagnosis and treatment facilities also along with that screening facilities and their ground reality, awareness of the women from different walks regarding various issues of breast cancer and what intervention can be made to combat the disease.
Highlights
India with a population of 1.2 billion is the most populous democracy in the world
This is a review article which looks into details what the actual scenario of the problem of breast cancer in our country is
The articles reviews the epidemiology of breast, high risk factors, detection, diagnosis and treatment facilities along with that screening facilities and their ground reality, awareness of the women from different walks regarding various issues of breast cancer and what intervention can be made to combat the disease
Summary
India with a population of 1.2 billion is the most populous democracy in the world. It includes over 15 native languages with more than 70 dialects (Government of India: Office of Registrar General, 2010). Breast cancer is eminently treatable if detected at an early stage. There is a need for culturally appropriate breast cancer education and intervention strategies. With the Rs-10 billion Indian oncology market expected to grow at a rate of 21 per cent for the coming five years, dedicated oncology setups within hospitals are still in the pipeline to cater for 2.5 million cancer patients (Shukla, 2010)
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