Sakshi Singh Rathore, Dilip Timalsina, Anil Akulwar, Vaishnavi H Mishra
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Abstract
Breast cancer (BC) is the most common malignancy among women globally, with high mortality rates in India. Early detection of BC significantly increases survival rates and reduces mortality. Raising awareness about BC is crucial for educating the public about screening, symptoms, and treatment to help recognize early signs and seek prompt treatment. This article aims to describe a case of breast primary lymphedema and emphasizes the importance of public awareness regarding risk factors, clinical manifestations, and self-examination for early detection and mortality reduction.
期刊介绍:
Journal of mid-life health is the official journal of the Indian Menopause society published Quarterly in January, April, July and October. It is peer reviewed, scientific journal of mid-life health and its problems. It includes all aspects of mid-life health, preventive as well as curative. The journal publishes on subjects such as gynecology, neurology, geriatrics, psychiatry, endocrinology, urology, andrology, psychology, healthy ageing, cardiovascular health, bone health, quality of life etc. as relevant of men and women in their midlife. The Journal provides a visible platform to the researchers as well as clinicians to publish their experiences in this area thereby helping in the promotion of mid-life health leading to healthy ageing, growing need due to increasing life expectancy. The Editorial team has maintained high standards and published original research papers, case reports and review articles from the best of the best contributors both national & international, consistently so that now, it has become a great tool in the hands of menopause practitioners.