India, Sept. 25 -- Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers among women, yet misconceptions about its early stages often cause unnecessary fear and confusion. From myths about symptoms to doubts about treatment, many women are unsure about what to look out for.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Anshul Gupta, Consultant, Medical Oncology, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali, Delhi NCR, shares common myths, shedding light on early detection, care and facts every woman should know to protect her health. (Also read: Oncologist says 'persistent back pain' can be early warning sign of lung cancer; shares when you should worry )

"According to a study by the American Cancer Society, the 5-year survival rate for breast cancer...