The silent signs of breast cancer

Breast cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women worldwide, reported in 157 out of 185 countries in 2022, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). While survival rates are improving in wealthier countries thanks to better screening and treatment, a silent problem persists: many women still miss early warning signs or hold on to myths that delay diagnosis—and that delay can be dangerous.

- BY ZAINAB HUSAIN Features Writer

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