According to a study by ICMR, changes in lifestyle are playing an important role in the increasing cases of breast cancer. Experts say that instead of relying only on mammography, there is a need to increase risk-based screening and awareness, especially among young women.

Now concrete evidence is emerging regarding lack of sleep. Data from the National Center for Disease Informatics and Research shows that impaired sleep patterns affect the body’s biological clock. This affects melatonin hormone, estrogen balance, immunity and DNA repair, which can increase the risk of cancer.