India, Nov. 13 -- Dr Sunny Jain, clinical director, medical onco-sciences, and head of medical oncology at Marengo Asia Hospital, Faridabad, described six commonly diagnosed cancers affecting Indian women and the symptoms that should not be ignored, in an interview with HT Lifestyle updated on Nov. 12, 2026.
Dr Sunny Jain’s list of common cancers
Dr Jain said some of the commonly diagnosed cancers among women include the following:
* Breast cancer: Warning signs include a breast lump, nipple changes, unusual discharge and changes in breast skin.
* Cervical cancer: Primarily caused by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV); it may cause abnormal vaginal bleeding, bleeding after intercourse and unusual vaginal disch...