Important Measures to avoid breast cancer Breast cancer is one of the most life-threatening diseases that has engulfed India. Here are some important measures to avoid breast cancer. According to WHO, "As of the end of 2020, there were 7.8 million women alive who were diagnosed with breast cancer in the past 5 years, making it the world's most prevalent cancer." In India, Breast cancer accounts for 14% of cancers in women. It is reported that every four minutes, an Indian woman is diagnosed with breast cancer. Cancer spread is not only in rural but also in urban India. Furthermore, Breast cancer also accounts for millions of deaths globally year single year. It is predicted that, by 2030, breast cancer will cause more deaths among women in India than any other disease. What is Breast Cancer? Like any other cancer, breast cancer is caused when the body cells start to grow abnormally in an uncontrollable manner. These cells divide and grow speedily and form a lump of cancerous tissues. These cells may also spread to other parts of the body or lymphatic nodes via your breasts. The most common sign is an unusual lump in the breasts. The lump is formed by the damaged cells that keep on dividing. It's said that till the 28th division of these cells, the cancerous lump is undetectable by the patient. In breast cancer specifically, it takes near about two months for these cells to divide. Thus, the patient is usually not even aware of cancer for two to five years unless the patient has gone through a proper checkup. These lumps are usually, painless making it even harder to feel the change immediately. Symptoms of breast cancer include: ● A lump in the breast ● Bloody discharge from the nipple ● Recently inverted nipple