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Exercise cannot promise protection, but it is one lifestyle factor women can work on to support their health.

In India, the National Cancer Registry Programme indicates that male breast cancer accounts for roughly 0.5-1.5% of cancers in men, with about 7,000 new cases reported annually.

Breast cancer being less common in men often delays individuals with early symptoms from going for a diagnosis, cautions Dr Tejas Prakash Vispute. | Health

Breast cancer may have no symptoms in early stages, and pain or the absence of a lump does not rule it out. Experts advise women to know what is normal or not. | Health

Early diagnosis is important for the successful treatment of breast cancer; Dr Naveen Sanchety lists warning signs that deserve evaluation to help. | Health

Breast density refers to the proportion of fibrous and glandular tissue compared with fatty tissue in the breast.

At the National Cancer Tissue Biobank, researchers are using a repository of 10,000 cancer tissue samples to develop an experimental mRNA-based vaccine for breast cancer.

Pregnancy-associated breast cancer affects about 1 in 3,000 pregnancies. Dr Tadaiya says not to panic or ignore changes; consult a health professional. | Health