Tripura lists 2nd in NE with 14.4pc, launches breast cancer prevention campaign

Biswendu Bhattacharjee Agartala, Oct 4 (UNI) To enhance public understanding and promote preventive measures pertaining to breast cancer, Tripura has initiated a comprehensive, month-long campaign aimed at increasing awareness about the pressing health issue. Breast cancer has emerged as a significant concern, contributing to 14.4pc of all cancer cases among women in the state and impacting roughly 1 in every 123 women. In Northeast, Tripura holds the second-highest rate of breast cancer prevalence, following Manipur at 15.4pc. The North-East cancer report reveals that a mere 28.4pc of breast cancer cases were identified at a localized stage, whereas a substantial 58.2pc…