India, Oct. 5 -- Many of us tend to brush off small changes in our bodies, thinking it's nothing serious. A tiny lump, a subtle pain, or a small irritation, it's easy to ignore them while juggling work, family, and daily life. But sometimes, these little signals can be our body's way of asking for attention. Dr Karishma Kirti, a Mumbai-based oncologist, shares in her June 30 Instagram post why paying attention early can make all the difference. (Also read: Faridabad oncologist warns women not to ignore this first sign of breast cancer: 'Any female above 40 should take.' )

"What is something that most women ignore for years? Let me tell you a story," Dr Kirti begins. "I had this patient, very smart, in her late 30s or maybe just touching ...