Breast cancer takes no break when November rolls

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that affects the breast, mostly in women. [iStockphoto]

The just-ended month of October felt different for each of us - some wore pink to mark the Breast Cancer Awareness month, some felt grief, and others quietly observe the month. But breast cancer doesn't take a break when November rolls even as the pink ribbons of October fade away.

Anyone who has suffered breast cancer, or has suffered alongside a loved one knows the anguish and helplessness that trail the diagnosis. Breast cancer is currently the most common cancer globally, accounting for 12.5 per cent of all new annual cancer cases worldwide. With this comes the immense human and economic impact of the disease, and the understanding that the best weapon in overcoming breast cancer is the ability to stop it from occurring in the first place.