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Breast cancer awareness Month 2024 - October 01/31
October 18 , 2024
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- It aims to raise awareness about breast cancer, one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide.
- This month provides an opportunity to educate the public, promote early detection, and encourage fundraising for breast cancer research and treatment.
- Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast grow uncontrollably, forming a tumour.
- About 25.8 per 100,000 women (age adjusted rate) and mortality rates of 12.7 per 100,000 women.
- With an expected 2.3 million new cases in 2020 (11.7% of all cancer cases), it is the leading cause of global cancer incidence.
- Between 1965 and 1985 there was a nearly a 50% increase of breast cancer incidence in India.
- Breast Cancer Awareness Day is celebrated every year on October 13.
- Theme for 2024 is No-one should face breast cancer alone.
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