Breast cancer cases in India set to rise sharply, says new study

India Dec 31, 2025

A recent study warns that breast cancer cases in India are expected to climb by 5.6% every year.
The biggest risk factors? Being female and getting older—especially after 50, when estrogen's effects on breast tissue become more pronounced.

Why the risk goes up: family history, genes, and lifestyle

If you have close relatives who've had breast cancer or carry BRCA1/BRCA2 gene mutations, your chances go up too.
Lifestyle matters: drinking alcohol, early periods or late menopause (meaning longer estrogen exposure), hormone therapy, and post-menopause obesity can all raise risk.
Even past chest radiation for other illnesses can make a difference—so regular screenings really matter if you're at higher risk.