Biocon Chairperson Kiran Mazumdar Shaw told people not to be afraid of breast cancer even though its prevalence has been developing.

She added that breast cancer was no more a killer disease, and was curable without any difficulty.

Mazumdar was speaking on the opening of the Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre's 30-day long programme that was launched to make people aware about the need for an early detection via medical examinations.

She also said that a decade ago, carcinoma was known as a killer disease, but not anymore.

Breast cancer treatment has become quite easy due to the advancement in the health segment.

She added that the administration showed lots of interest in running the PHCs on Public Private Partnership and they were also eyeing to join hands and carry the program ahead.

Dr. Devi Shetty, Narayana Hrudayalaya Chief, stressed on the need for an early detection of the disease.

Dr. Shetty also said that the only thing required was to create awareness regarding the need for taking up a test.