October is observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer is the leading cause of death due to cancer in Indian women. According to the National Cancer Registry Programme, One in 22 women in urban areas and one in 60 women in rural areas is likely to develop breast cancer during her lifetime. It is due to the high prevalence rate, breast cancer screening is known to be a highly effective way to diagnose breast cancer. However, there are many questions on what are the right breast cancer screening tests, who should go for a screening, how often should one get a screening done, and so on.
So to help you understand different breast cancer screening tests, we have asked Dr. Snehal Patil, Breast Cancer Surgeon, Onco-Life Cancer Centre, Maharashtra to explain and clear some of the common doubts on breast cancer.

What is the best way to test breast cancer?
The best way to test breast cancer is through early screening. The different types of breast cancer screening tests include:

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