India, Oct. 22 -- When women think of breast cancer, a lump is usually the first warning sign that comes to mind. The good news is that around 90 percent of breast lumps are non-cancerous, while approximately 10 percent are cancerous However, breast cancer does not always begin with a noticeable lump; it may appear as slight changes in the look, texture or feel of the breast that can be ignored or taken for granted as minor health issues.

HT Lifestyle reached out to Dr Sandip Bipte - a consultant in breast surgery at P.D. Hinduja Hospital and MRC, Khar - and Dr Shishir Shetty - the director of surgical oncology at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi, Navi Mumbai - who emphasise the importance of detecting these changes early and having th...