Once seen as a disease of older women, breast cancer is now emerging as an unexpected threat among women in their 20s, 30s, and early 40s. Doctors across India are witnessing a worrying trend that the disease is not only appearing earlier but is also progressing more aggressively. This shift points to a mix of changing lifestyles, genetic predispositions, and environmental triggers that are rewriting the risk profile of an entire generation.

A Wake-Up Call For A Younger Demographic

“We have witnessed an unsettling trend. Breast cancer is no longer a disease of older women alone. It’s striking younger women, often in their 20s, 30s and early 40s, and the rate of increase is faster than ever before," says Dr. Jothi Neeraja, Founder and Chairman, People Tree Hospitals & Maarga Mind Care.

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