Abstract

“BREAST CANCER: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW”

Sanika S. Shirbhate* and Professor Pranjali Kshirsagar

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Abstract

The objective of this study was to provide a concise overview of breast cancer, including its causes, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment options both in India and around the world. Additionally, it offered a brief description of cancer and its various types. Breast cancer is recognized as the most prevalent cancer among women globally, with varying incidence rates across different regions. It ranks second in terms of incidence worldwide, following lung cancer. According to a 2012 survey by the World Health Organization, there were approximately 1.67 million new cases of breast cancer diagnosed globally, with an incidence rate of about 25.8 per 100,000 individuals in India. This disease has emerged as the most common cancer among women in both urban and rural areas of India. It is also noteworthy that breast cancer can affect men, although it occurs much less frequently, accounting for less than 1% of all cases, with only one in a thousand men expected to be diagnosed with the disease.

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