Experts call for early detection, lifestyle changes as breast cancer cases surge among younger women – Firstpost

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

Rising ‘catchable’ cancers: Oncologists in US warn of HPV-linked surge

Rising ‘catchable’ cancers: Oncologists in US warn of HPV-linked surge

US-based oncologists have expressed concern over the rise in cancer cases people can ‘catch’—a disease conventionally not thought to be transferable.A recent report indicates that tumors associated with common STDs are increasing across America. While the rates of major cancers, such as lung, breast, and kidney cancer, have stabilised recently, certain cancers linked to human … Read more