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@article{184932,
        author = {Dr. Sulekha Tripathi and Shambhavi Urmaliya},
        title = {Breast Cancer Myths and Facts: A Public Health Perspective},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {4},
        pages = {4313-4316},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=184932},
        abstract = {Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women globally and in India. Despite advancements in early detection and treatment, delayed diagnosis and poor outcomes persist due to widespread myths and misinformation. These myths contribute to stigma, fear, and neglect of timely screening and medical consultation. This article explores common myths surrounding breast cancer, contrasts them with scientific facts, and discusses their implications from a public health perspective. Dispelling myths through culturally appropriate awareness and community-based health education is essential to promote early detection, improve treatment outcomes, and reduce breast cancer mortality, especially in low- and middle-income countries.},
        keywords = {Breast cancer, myths, awareness, public health, early detection, India},
        month = {September},
        }