FEBRUARY 20258MFRIGHTENING RISKS OF CANCER IN INDIAN WOMEN! STARTUPS BEING SAVIORSBy Jaipriya K S, Content Writer, siliconindia Columnarked as the `Cancer Capital of the World' with a staggering amount of cancer cases, India's battle against cancer is getting to its peak. Every year, more than 700,000 new cases are registered and cancer-related death counts record for over 556,400 lives lost annually. Among these, the county's battle against cancer has accounted for a shocking report that women are holding a top-heavy share of the deadly burden. In the role of taunting the precious womanhood, cervical and breast cancers have been the leading threats, taking off lives at a frightening rate. India is standing at a critical edge in handling this crisis with an urgent action to reinforce cancer prevention and bolster screening practices and programs for ensuring timely treatment to save the countless lives of women cancer fighters.Why women are affected more than men by cancer in India?Exposure to Carcinogens: Women may be more exposed to certain carcinogens due to cultural practices, such as the use of tobacco in some regions.Late Diagnosis: Women often seek medical attention later than men, which can lead to a higher incidence of advanced-stage cancers.Gender-based Cancer Types: Among the most common cancers in India, women are more prone to specific types of cancers than women such as cervical,
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