CANCER FACTS FOR INDIAN WOMEN 1. Introduction 2. Learn more 3. Breast cancer 4. Cervical cancer 5. Ovarian cancer Introduction According to a study by the World Health Organization, one in 12 women in urban India will develop cancer in their lifetime. Approximately 40 per cent of new cases of cancer in India afflict women. In the past decade, breast cancer has overtaken cervical cancer as the most common cancer among women in Indian cities such as Mumbai and Delhi. Also, India has the highest rate of cervical cancer in the world. One in every 10 cancer deaths worldwide is in urban India. What's more alarming, 75-80 per cent of patients are in advanced stages of the disease at the time of diagnosis. Visit www.csrtindia.org to get more information about cancer screening. Learn more If you are seeking information on cancer, the Internet is your best option. Here are a few useful websites: www.acor.org This website hosted by the Association of Cancer Online Resources (ACOR) is a collection of online communities that provide accurate information n a supportive environment www.cancer.org The website of the American Cancer Society is focused on research and education, patient and community services and patient-based programmess www.indiancancersociety.org The website provides information on its various activities, branches and other useful cancer links www.cancerguide.org This website has been created by Steve Dunn, a cancer survivor, and covers individual experiences and a collection of articles on medical literature, clinical trails, cancer statistics, etc www.cancerindia.org The Gujarat Cancer Society (GCS) website provides substantial cancer-related information and case studies www.ncinih.gov The focuses on the programme of the National Institute of Health, USA, coordinating a national research programme on cancer causes and prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment www.oncolink.upenn.edu A comprehensive website from the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center that contains information regarding sites, treatment and emotional support as well as current articles, literature and research information Breast cancer www.breastcancer.about.com This website provides basic information through a series of articles, forums, a newsletter and a chat room www.nabco.org The National Association of Breast Cancer Organizations, USA, provides information and assistance to patients and family members Cervical cancer www.cervicalhealth.org The Centre for Cervical Health provided information on Pap tests, useful information and resources www.vulvarpainfoundation.org The Vulvar Pain Foundation provides information on treatment, support and research and promotes awareness Ovarian cancer www.ovarian.org This site provides information on ovarian cancer, its symptoms and treatment www.ovariancancer.org A support site for ovarian cancer, it offers details about women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and the survivors Featured in Harmony Magazine November 2004