New Delhi: With a Crude Incidence Rate of 23.5 per cent, every year 134.420 Indian women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and it is projected that the number is going to reach 203,757 by 2025. On the other hand, breast cancer is on the rise in both rural and urban India, accounting for 28.2 per cent of all cancer cases. A recent estimate tabled in Lok Sabha revealed, that from 2014 to 2023, the mortality rate from breast and cervical cancers has increased by about 27 per cent in Gujarat. Moreover, the ratio was closer to the national average decadal rise of about 26 per cent.
As per the indicated data reported by TOI, Gujarat ranked ninth in India on the fatality from both cancers. The annual death rate linked to cervical cancer spiked from 1,393 to 1,781 between 2014 and 2023, on the other hand, the numbers increased from 3,355 and 4,280 for breast cancer during the same time, according to TOI’s report.
Dr Ramakrishna Vangara, Consultant – Radiation Oncology, Manipal Hospital Vijayawada shared with News9, “Early tumour detection is one of the advantages of breast self-examination (BSE), many of which can be treated surgically. However, when cancer is discovered at later stages, there may be the need for surgery together with other treatment options like radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Even though it does not stop the condition from occurring, BSE makes it possible to identify the disease while still young eventually leading to the reduced number of deaths from the disease.” According to a study in 2019, around 30 per cent of breast cancer patients experienced metastasis during follow-up care.
Role of Breast self-examination (BSE)
During a breast self-examination (BSE), women are advised to be aware of common symptoms including the presence of any lump(s) on their breast(s), any discharge from their nipple(s) especially if it contains blood, any changes in their nipples, any skin changes, any pain over a lump and swelling under their arms (axilla). If a woman sees one or more of these warning signs, she must inform her doctor as quickly as possible, explained Dr Vangara.
Skin cancer cases are also on the rise
The incidence of skin cancer in India has also noticed a sudden jump that is mainly driven by urbanisation, changing lifestyles and occupational dangers. The situation is mainly caused due to limited awareness and healthcare access exacerbating the issue.
A recent estimate tabled in Lok Sabha revealed, that from 2014 to 2023, the mortality rate from breast and cervical cancers has increased by about 27 per cent in Gujarat, reported TOI. Moreover, the ratio was closer to the national average decadal rise of about 26 per cent. Health Conditions Health News: Latest News from Health Care, Mental Health, Weight Loss, Disease, Nutrition, Healthcare
