Breast cancer awareness in Pakistan
Abstract
Breast cancer is the malignancy of the breast tissue
which is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women
worldwide. Globally it is accounted for 23% of all cancer
cases.1 All women despite of their racial or ethnic origin,
or heritage are at risk of breast cancer.2 According to
WHO, more than 1.2 million people are diagnosed with
breast cancer worldwide every year.3
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