Background: Breast cancer is a major public health problem globally. The ongoing epidemiological, socio-cultural and demographic transition by accentuating the associated risk factors has disproportionately increased the incidence of breast cancer cases and resulting mortality in developing countries like India. Early diagnosis with rapid initiation of treatment reduces breast cancer mortality....

Breast cancer is leading cause of death worldwide including India. Low awareness one factor causing late diagnosis and eventually in developing countries like Social media being used for breast awareness. This study aimed to investigate relationship between social engagement knowledge examine gender differences. Cross sectional was conducted Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). Pearson’s coeffi...

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide and it can be detected at an early stage through breast self-examination (BSE). This study was carried out to assess knowledge and practice of breast selfexamination among female traders in a welldefined market. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was carried out among a total sample of 281 women in Sango market, Ibadan in, 2003. Fe...

Breast cancer has become an important public health problem and is the second most common cause of cancer incidence (115,251 cases) and cancer deaths (53,592 deaths) in women in India (Ferlay et al., 2010), accounting for an estimated 22% of cancer cases and 17% of the cancer deaths annually in women in India. Despite the fact that India contributes 8% of global burden of disease, there are no ...

Breast cancer incidence rates, pattern of presentation and survival rates vary worldwide. High incidence, advanced stage disease presentation and low survival rates have been reported from Pakistan. Lack of awareness and screening facilities along with poor socioeconomic status are the main causes. A survey based upon multiple choice questionnaires was conducted during an awareness campaign in ...