New Delhi Hosts International Young Women Breast Cancer Conference, Global Leaders Raise Alarm Over Rising Cases.

By Ayush Sachan

New Delhi, recently hosted the International Young Women Breast Cancer Conference, The is event aimed to address the alarming rise of breast cancer among young women globally. The presence of several eminent global figures showed the urgency of combating this growing public health crisis.
The experts attribute this rise in young women to a combination of lifestyle, environmental, and biological factors such as:-

• Sedentary lifestyles and poor diets leading to obesity and hormonal imbalance
• Delayed pregnancies and reduced breastfeeding, altering long-term hormonal exposure
• Increased stress levels, which may influence hormonal activity
• Environmental pollutants, endocrine disruptors, and microplastics affecting cellular health
• Greater awareness and better screening, which also contribute to higher detection rates

The consensus among attendees was clear: early screening, awareness, and advanced diagnostic technologies are crucial in reversing these trends.

The conference placed a strong emphasis on the importance of self-examination.

“How does one check for breast cancer?”

Experts urged every woman to regularly check for lumps, abnormalities, or changes in breast texture. Early detection significantly improves survival rates, experts reiterated.

New techniques like thermal imaging and sonomammography were showcased as good for early detection.
These techniques are particularly effective for young women with dense breast tissue where traditional mammograms may be less effective.

The event gained further prestige with the participation of internationally acclaimed personalities, including Nobel laureates, Aaron Ciechanover from Israel, Professor Gnant from Austria, Professor Jens from Switzerland, Dr. Luis Costa, Dr. Ashok Kumar Ved, Dr. Sabhiyata Gupta.

These experts shared global perspectives on treatment innovation, patient care, and policy strategies to combat cancer more effectively.

Indian Medical Leaders Strengthen the Initiative

Several respected Indian healthcare leaders graced the conference, lending national expertise and support, Dr. Sanjeev Mishra, Vice-Chancellor of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical College, Lucknow, Madam Mohit Bharadwaj, founder of the initiative SheCanScan, Dr. Arun Kumar Goyal, senior medical expert and Dr. Hemant Malhotra

Through global cooperation and initiatives such as SheCanScan, leaders aspire to establish a future where early detection becomes the norm, thereby significantly reducing the prevalence and treat ability of breast cancer for future generations of women.