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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Is there a link between late menopause and breast cancer?

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Updated on: 21 October,2024 09:55 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Maitrai Agarwal | maitrai.agarwal@mid-day.com

The link between menopause and breast cancer is often-overlooked. Medical experts delve into how hormonal changes during menopause can impact breast health and offer practical advice on early detection, risk factors, and preventive measures

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Is there a link between late menopause and breast cancer?

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Among the most common cancers in the world, breast cancer has been a global health concern for decades now. As per the World Health Organization, 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer and 670,000 deaths globally in 2022. To raise awareness about this deadly disease and promote early detection and prevention, October is observed as Breast Cancer Awareness Month around the globe. While there are a range of risk factors from genetics to lifestyle, one prominent factor that can influence breast cancer risk and has often been overlooked is the timing of menopause.

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