Breast cancer

After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 29, Bengaluru Dr Samrakshini Golipelly chose courage over fear. Today, she supports others facing genetic risk and advocates for early detection and fertility awareness.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Indian women, yet cases are detected late. Doctors say awareness, monthly self-checks, and timely screenings can change survival outcomes — here’s a practical, expert-backed guide every woman should follow.

Explore Laveena Jain’s remarkable journey from financial turmoil and health struggles to launching a successful homemade food business that will leave you inspired.

Dr Pawan Mehrotra, a biochemist and breast cancer researcher, developed an innovative low-cost solution for women undergoing mastectomies, called 'Poorti.'

Late detection remains a primary contributor to the high mortality rate associated with cancer in women. Here are five remarkable initiatives that can significantly aid women in their battle against cancer.

Mumbai resident Jayashree Ratan set out to create crocheted prostheses for breast cancer survivors. Her organisation Saaisha India has distributed 5,700 such prostheses for free so far.

Babar Shaikh took to LinkedIn to share his wife’s heart-wrenching battle with cancer, and her awe-inspiring journey to remain positive through the ordeal. The post has since gone viral.

Actor Chhavi Mittal has been outspoken about her battle with breast cancer. She shares the ups and downs of her journey, and her learnings thus far.

Durga Gopal, a 70-year-old resident of Delhi, not only survived cancer twice, but had to spend several lakhs on her treatment. Today, she is determined to save other patients from facing an ordeal similar to hers.

By 2040, more than 1 million women in India run at a risk of succumbing to uterine cancer. This initiative, Ganga Godavari Cancer Screening Program, is trying to help the country steer clear of that fate.