Women of India, Prioritize Your Health: Cancer Specialist Urges Early Detection

• Indian women often neglect their health, leading to late diagnoses of breast, cervical, and ovarian cancers.
• Breast cancer is the leading cancer (1.92 lakh new cases in 2022), increasingly affecting younger women due to lifestyle changes; early detection is crucial.
• Cervical cancer is preventable with regular screening after 30 and HPV vaccination for 9-14 year olds, yet many women lack screening.
• Ovarian cancer has vague symptoms, often dismissed, leading to delayed diagnosis; early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes.
• Dr Rajanigandha Tudu emphasizes self-exams, routine screenings, and not delaying medical advice for a long, healthy future.