India, Nov. 12 -- Cancer among women is an important public health concern in India, with several types of cancer affecting women's health and quality of life. While some risk factors cannot be controlled, awareness, preventive measures and timely medical intervention can help reduce cancer risks and improve treatment outcomes.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Sunny Jain, clinical director, medical onco-sciences, and head of medical oncology at Marengo Asia Hospital, Faridabad, who has over 15 years of experience, explains the most common cancers affecting Indian women, their warning signs, major risk factors and the importance of early detection. (Also read: Pneumonia in older adults: Doctor explains why people above 65 face a high...