Knowledge and statistics
- Each year about 100,000 women in India get Breast Cancer.
- In early stages, the chances of cure are better.
- 70% of the women report to the doctor in advanced stages, as a result of which about 50,000 women die every year.
- The Indian women get breast cancer almost 10 years earlier than the American women.
- 1 in 52 rural Indian women and 1 in 32 urban Indian women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime just like 1 in 8 American women develop breast cancer in her life time.
Why are Indian women at risk ?
- Rising number of cases of breast cancer in india.
- Increased incidence among young women in their thirties and forties age group.
- Late presentation hence decreased long term survival.
- The Indian women get breast cancer almost 10 years earlier than the American women.
- Lack of awareness and screening.[ no government screening programme]
Infrastructure though associated clinics and treatment center
- Sankalp Hospital
Address: Khare town Dharampeth Nagpur 10.
Phone: 0712 2524586
- National Cancer Institute
Address: Nagpur Khasra No. 25, Outer Ring Rd, Mouza, Jamtha, Maharashtra 441108
Hours: 10AM to 6PM
Phone: 1800 233 0033
Appointments: ncinagpur.in
- HCG NCHRI Cancer Centre
Address: Mouja Wanjri Khasra No.50, 51 Ring Road Near Automotive Square Kalam Bande Nawaz Nagar, Binaki, Nagpur, Maharashtra 440017
Hours: Open 24 hours
Phone: 0712 336 6999
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