India, Oct. 31 -- According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), breast cancer remains the most common cancer among Indian women, accounting for nearly one in four female cancer cases. The country is projected to record around 2.3 lakh new cases annually by 2025, and this number is expected to rise in the years to come if current trends continue. Alarmingly, more than 60% of cases are still detected at advanced stages, when treatment becomes far more challenging.

Beyond these statistics lies a cultural reality: conversations around women's health often begin late, sometimes too late. Social hesitation, limited awareness, and the tendency of women to put their families first continue to delay timely care, underscoring the urg...