 "Can breast cancer be prevented and at what age should you get screened? – Firstpost")
Popular Indian TV actor Hina Khan was diagnosed with breast cancer. She is 36 and undergoing treatment for stage-3 cancer, busting the myth that older women, especially those in their late 40s and 50s are vulnerable to the disease. Firstpost spoke to Dr Huma Noor of Medical Oncology department at Fortis Escorts hospital in New … Read more
 "Why women should opt for regular screenings after 40 – Firstpost")
It is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, also known as ‘Pink October’. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers that affects women and people assigned female at birth, including transgender men and nonbinary people. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), breast cancer caused 670,000 deaths globally in 2022. The disease is treatable when … Read more
 "What you need to know about mammograms, ultrasounds & MRIs in breast cancer detection – Firstpost")
As breast cancer continues to emerge as a major global health challenge, Firstpost brings out a doctor’s view on managing the risk factors associated with the disease and the necessary precautions for leading a healthier life read more Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer type among women worldwide and the leading cause of … Read more
 "Experts stress early detection, lifestyle and technology’s role in breast cancer survival – Firstpost")
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer type among women worldwide and the leading cause of death in women. Annually, over 2.3 million breast cancer cases are reported, making it the most common cancer among adults. In 95% of countries, breast cancer ranks as the first or second leading cause of female cancer deaths. … Read more
 "Experts call for early detection, lifestyle changes as breast cancer cases surge among younger women – Firstpost")
The rising incidence of breast cancer is becoming a global health crisis, affecting women at increasingly younger ages. In March 2024, renowned actress Olivia Munn, 43, revealed her battle with aggressive luminal B breast cancer, leading to a double mastectomy. In India, recently Bollywood actress Hina Khan, 36, was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. … Read more
When a woman has a mammogram, the most important finding is whether there’s any sign of breast cancer. The second most important finding is whether her breasts are dense. Since early September, a new U.S. rule requires mammography centers to inform women about their breast density — information that isn’t entirely new for some women … Read more
As a person of colour who already struggled with her sense of belonging in a country where most people do not look like her, the effects of my treatment feel two-fold, further intensifying my feelings of being othered. I don’t wear swimwear often, but when I do, you can see how the skin on one … Read more
YAOUNDE, CAMEROON — Humanitarian groups in Cameroon are visiting homes and villages in remote areas this week to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, advising women to go to hospitals for free screening and treatment. About 60% of the more than 7,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer in Cameroon this year have died because they were … Read more
Hong Kong has seen a rise in pet ownership in recent years, with the city’s population of dogs, cats and smaller mammals – as well as birds, fish and reptiles – increasing by 50,000 to 1.19 million between 2018 and 2023, according to online statistics portal Statista. Booming alongside this is a pet economy that … Read more
Voice actor Rachael Lillis, famed for playing Misty and Jessie in various film, television and video game versions of the beloved Japanese animated series Pokémon, has died following a battle with breast cancer. She was 55. Co-star Veronica Taylor, who voices the role of Ash Ketchum, shared the news Monday morning in a post on X, formerly known … Read more
