India, Oct. 19 -- It is difficult to point to one specific cause of breast cancer, which is one of the most common types of cancer in women. According to surgeon Dr Tapti Sen, the disease develops through a combination of genetic, hormonal, environmental and lifestyle factors.

"Over the last two decades, the number of breast cancer cases has increased significantly. While improved diagnostic facilities and greater awareness may have contributed to the rise in reported cases, the exact reasons behind this trend are not fully understood," she shared with HT Lifestyle.

She further highlighted that in Asian countries, including India, breast cancer is also commonly seen in comparatively younger women than in Western countries, making awaren...