Pictures by Bibhash Lodh, BS News Agency.
Pictures by Bibhash Lodh, BS News Agency.
Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancers among women in India, with estimates indicating a diagnosis every four minutes and a life lost every eight minutes. Urban lifestyle changes have further accelerated this burden, yet a significant proportion of women are still diagnosed only at advanced stages. The rally served as a vital public reminder that while risk factors like genetics, obesity, and lifestyle play a role, breast cancer can develop without any identifiable triggers.
"Early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes," emphasized the clinical team at Ruby Cancer Centre. Warning signs such as painless lumps, skin changes, nipple discharge, or alterations in breast shape demand immediate medical evaluation. The Centre strongly advocates for regular clinical breast examinations and mammography, urging women to understand their normal breast health and consult doctors promptly.
The event saw immense community solidarity, attended by leading oncologists and other Clinicians along with renowned cultural icons and actors including Phalguni Chatterjee, Sudeshna Roy, Chandan Sen, Arijit Dutta, Nandini Chatterjee, Vicky Nandi, Sree Bhattacharya, Aryuun Ghosh, Subhrajit Datta, Arindam Ganguly, Saikat Mitra, Soumitra Talapatra, Satrajit Sen, Abhimanyu Mukherjee, Anjan Prasad Majumdar, Prof. Amita Dutt, and Anilava Chatterjee joined by sports stars Dola Banerjee to champion the cause.