How Covid-19 Has Affected Breast Cancer Screening
Late detection and hesitancy due to the pandemic are adding to the menace
Dr Vikas Goswami 03 July 2021, Last Updated at 10:22 am Representational Image outlookindia.com 2021-07-03T10:22:57+05:30
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According to ICMR’s 2020 National Cancer Registry Programme Report, incidence of breast cancer in India is on the rise especially in metropolitan cities in the 30-40 age group. Lack of awareness has led to delay in diagnosis and has made it the major contributor to the mortality rates.
Currently, the COVID-19 pandemic has also affected the screening programs and medical facilities severely because of which majority of breast cancers are now diagnosed at a relatively advanced stage. It is high time to encourage women to seek knowledge, information, and any medical help for the condition.
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It also records the highest tobacco related cancer cases in the country
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East Khasi Hills district sees tobacco related cancer of 66.9% in men and 43.1% in women, which is the highest in the country. | Photo Credit: K.K. Mustafah
It also records the highest tobacco related cancer cases in the country Meghalaya Health Minister A.L. Hek on Thursday said East Khasi Hills district has the highest tobacco related cancer cases and also the second highest cancer incidence rate in the country. Yes, it is a fact that as per National Cancer Registry Programme, Cancer statistics 2020, East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya has the second highest cancer incidence rate. It is a fact that East Khasi Hills district has the highest relative proportion of cancers associated with the use of tobacco for both males and females, Mr. Hek told the Assembly.
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Updated Feb 5, 2021, 4:34 am IST
This will further increase by 12 per cent by 2025 as the use of tobacco and tobacco-related products continues to be high
NCC cadets take part in World Cancer day awareness campaign, organised by the Hyderabad Archdiocese Social Service Society in Secunderabad on Thursday. (Photo: DC/S. SURENDER REDDY)
HYDERABAD: Tobacco-related cancers contribute highest to the cancer burden in India. Despite the Covid pandemic, there were 3.7 lakh new cases or 27.1 per cent.
This will further increase by 12 per cent by 2025 as the use of tobacco and tobacco-related products continues to be high. The impact on passive smokers and those working in the related industries, wholesale and retail sectors also get impacted due to constant exposure to tobacco.