The World Health Organisation reported that breast cancer caused an estimated 694,000 deaths globally in 2024 and was the most common cancer in women across 164 of 186 countries.
Approximately 80 percent of breast cancer cases occur in women with no specific risk factors other than sex and age.
Dr. Nita Nair of PD Hinduja Hospital noted that over 40 percent of women in India are diagnosed at advanced stages, highlighting the importance of regular screening and monthly self-examinations.