Re: Pakistani Women and Breast Cancer
There can be familial predisposition to breast cancer especially when you have first degree relatives already affected. These people tend to do better because they are aware of their familial history so they get check ups.
Most cases are sporadic though. I know of at least 4 aunties who've gone through breast cancer. One of them had a total breast mastectomy, and had reconstructive surgery done. It's prevalent in the west, and less common in the subcontinent BUT that doesn't rule out desis that have been living in the west for decades because obviously environment plays a major role.
October i believe is breast cancer awareness month?
Ladies PLEASE do monthly exams before your ovulation time (midcycle). It doesn't take long.