Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Breast cancer, now is the time to fight, not fear - breast cancer awareness month time to fight not fear

Updated: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:13 (IST) In Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is important to understand that breast cancer is not something to fear but to be fought. There are many effective methods for its treatment available in modern medicine. This disease can be defeated with awareness and early diagnosis. With a positive attitude and proper treatment, women can defeat this disease. Jasan, Jamshedpur: The month of October is celebrated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month all over the world. Its purpose is to warn women about this serious disease and encourage them to recognize its symptoms. Dr. Sanghamitra Jena, consultant and in-charge of the Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Head Hospital (TMH), says the need of the hour is to end the fear spread in the society regarding breast cancer and spread awareness. He believes that if the disease is detected at the right time, its successful treatment is entirely possible with modern medical methods. Remove ads just read news Increasing cases and importance of early detection: Dr. According to Sanghamitra, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in India. The worrying thing is that most of the cases appear at an advanced stage due to lack of awareness, which makes the treatment complicated. Dr. Jena emphasizes that if women are aware of the changes in their body and have regular check-ups, then this disease can be easily overcome. Early detection not only increases the success rate of treatment, but in many cases also avoids the need to remove the entire breast, thereby maintaining patient confidence. Do not ignore these symptoms: According to Dr. Jena, symptoms such as the appearance of some kind of lump in the breast or in the armpit, change in the shape or form of the breast, inward sinking of the nipple or any kind of fluid coming out of it, redness of the breast skin or it looking like an orange peel can be alarm bells. Although not every lump is cancerous, if any unusual symptoms are seen, it is very important to contact a specialist doctor immediately. After the age of 40, women are advised to undergo mammography once a year, because it can detect even small lumps that cannot be felt by hand. Ray of hope increased by modern treatment: Advances in medical science have revolutionized the treatment of breast cancer. Dr. Jena says techniques such as Breast Conserving Surgery are now available, in which only the cancerous part is removed and the breast is safely preserved. After this surgery, radiation therapy is given so that the remaining cancer cells can be destroyed. This process also makes women psychologically stronger. Apart from this, there are advanced treatment options like chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and targeted therapy which are used according to the need of the patient. Adopt a healthy lifestyle, reduce the risk: Change in lifestyle is also a major reason behind the increasing cases of breast cancer. According to dr. Jena, its risk can be greatly reduced by a balanced diet, regular exercise, weight control and staying away from drugs. The message of this awareness month is clear—don’t be afraid, fight. With information, vigilance and timely treatment, this serious disease can be defeated.