Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women globally. In 2024, an estimated 2.4 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide (https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/breast-cancer). While breast cancer can occur at any age after puberty, the risk generally increases with age. Understanding the early signs of breast cancer can help women recognise changes that may require medical evaluation. Early diagnosis and timely treatment are important for improving breast cancer outcomes. What Are the Early Signs of Breast Cancer? Breast cancer does not always present with noticeable symptoms, particularly in its...

The critical role of caregivers in the treatment of a cancer patient cannot be overstated. Primary (spouse, parent, partner, or adult child) or secondary caregivers (close friends, coworkers, or neighbors) need to provide reliable and continued support to ensure the physical and emotional well-being of the cancer patient. Since most of the cancer treatments nowadays are offered in outpatient centers and not in hospitals, a person is needed at home for the day-to-day care of the patients and associated tasks. Hence, a caregiver plays multiple roles including that of a...