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Closing the Detection Gap: The Role of Community-Based Breast Cancer Screening in India

  Across India, awareness around women’s health is growing. However, breast cancer continues to be detected late in many cases, significantly reducing treatment effectiveness. While hospitals offer advanced care, the first challenge remains reaching women before symptoms become severe. In this context, community-based screening for breast cancer has emerged as one of the most impactful preventive healthcare interventions. Why Breast Cancer Is Often Detected Late Despite medical advancements, early detection remains a challenge. Several social and systemic factors contribute to delayed diagnosis of breast cancer . These include: ●       Limited access to routine screening ●       Lack of awareness about early signs ●       Cultural stigma and hesitation ●       Travel and cost barriers Consequently, many women seek medical attention only when symptoms becom...