Breast cancer survival rate up, but India lags behind rich nations: WHO
A WHO study reveals that India's five-year breast cancer survival rate is 65.7%, significantly lower than the global median of 77.8%. Experts attribute this gap to late-stage diagnosis, social stigma, and unequal access to quality healthcare.
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The data highlights critical disparities in global health outcomes and the urgent need for improved screening and infrastructure in developing nations.
NEW DELHI: The breast cancer survival rate has steadily improved in India over the years, yet only about two of three women diagnosed with the disease survive for at least five years, according to World Health Organization's first country-wise survival estimates, underscoring the need for earlier diagnosis and timely treatment.India's estimated five-year breast cancer survival rate for women diagnosed during 2017-2021 stands at 65.7%, compared with a global median of 77.8%, according to the WHO estimates published in 'Nature Medicine'.
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