In view of the increasing incidence of breast cancer, the state government plans to start a dedicated clinic at government medical colleges. The first clinic will open at Cama & Albless Hospital on March 8, on Women’s Day, said officials.

A senior official from the state health department told mid-day, “Earlier, breast cancer was diagnosed mostly in women above the age of 50. Now, we are seeing cases among women in their 30s and 40s, too. Hence the government will launch a campaign for early detection, diagnosis and treatment, on March 8. It will be led by Medical Education Minister Girish Mahajan.”