Women Face Rising Cancer Risk: Hormonal Shifts & Genetics Drive Surge

• Ambala's Atal Cancer Care Center sees a daily influx of patients, with women showing a rapid increase in cancer cases compared to men.
• Breast cancer cases are particularly on the rise among women, with approximately 60% of screened women diagnosed with it.
• Dr. Yashpal Verma identifies genetic factors and environmental/hormonal changes as key causes for the surge in women's cancer.
• Changes in the menstrual cycle, including earlier onset and later cessation, extend the 'estrogen window,' potentially increasing cancer risk.
• Data from free bus passes for cancer patients also indicates a higher number of women beneficiaries, reinforcing the trend.