Digit
headset_mic account_circle
mail
Sign In
  • Products

    Motor

    • Car Insurance
    • Two Wheeler/Bike Insurance
    • Commercial Vehicle Insurance
    • Taxi/Cab Insurance
    • Auto Rickshaw Insurance
    • Truck Insurance

    Health

    • Health Insurance
    • Super Top-up Health Insurance
    • Arogya Sanjeevani Policy
    • Corporate Health Insurance
    • Health Insurance Portability

    Other

    • International Travel Insurance
    • Shop Insurance
    • Home Insurance
    • Digit Life Insurance (clicking here will take you to Digit Life Website)
  • Claims

    • File a Claim
    • File Health Claim
    • File Motor Claim for Garages
    • Check Health Claim Status
    • Digit Cashless Garages
    • Digit Cashless Hospitals
  • Renewals
  • Become Digit POSP
  • Resources

    • Check Pending Challans
    • FREE Credit Score Check
    • Download Digit Policy
    • Download Digit App
    • Digit Play
    • Marine Open Certificate Issuance
    • Grievance Redressal Procedure
    • Check KYC Status
  • Digit Products

    Motor Insurance

    • Car Insurance 25% OFF
    • Two Wheeler/Bike Insurance
    • Commercial Vehicle Insurance
    • Taxi/Cab Insurance 15% OFF
    • Auto Rickshaw Insurance
    • Truck Insurance

    Health Insurance

    • Health Insurance
    • Super Top-Up Health Insurance
    • OPD Health Insurance
    • Arogya Sanjeevani Policy
    • Personal Accident Insurance
    • Corporate Health Insurance

    Other Insurance

    • International Travel Insurance
    • Flight Delay
    • Shop Insurance
    • Home Insurance
  • Claims

    File a Claim

    File Health Claim

    File Motor Claim for Garages

    COVID-19 Assistance

    Claim Status

  • Renewals

    Become an Agent

  • Resources

    Check Pending Challans

    FREE Credit Score Check

    Download Digit Policy

    Download Digit App

    Digit Play

    Marine Open Certificate Issuance

    Grievance Redressal Procedure

    Check KYC Status

  • Support
    Sign In
    • download Download Policy
    • download Download Digit App
    • person_pin Pending Actions
    • edit Edit Policy
    • check Check Policy Status
    call 1800-258-5956 mail_outline hello@godigit.com whatsapp 70260 61234

    Our WhatsApp number cannot be used for calls. This is a chat only number.

  • My Account
    account_circle
    • autorenew Renew My Policy
    • download Download My Policy
    logout SIGN OUT
    call 1800-258-5956 mail_outline hello@godigit.com whatsapp 70260 61234

    Our WhatsApp number cannot be used for calls. This is a chat only number.

  • login
  • about
  • contact
  • careers
More Products

Motor

  • Car Insurance
  • Two Wheeler/Bike Insurance
  • Commercial Vehicle Insurance
  • Taxi/Cab Insurance
  • Auto Rickshaw Insurance
  • Truck Insurance

Health

  • Health Insurance
  • Super Top-up Health Insurance
  • Arogya Sanjeevani Policy
  • Corporate Health Insurance
  • Health Insurance Portability

Other

  • International Travel Insurance
  • Shop Insurance
  • Home Insurance
  • Digit Life Insurance (clicking here will take you to Digit Life Website)

Support

close
account_circle
  • download Download Policy
  • download Download Digit App
  • person_pin Pending Actions
  • edit Edit Policy
  • check Check Policy Status
  • autorenew Renew My Policy
  • download Download My Policy
logout SIGN OUT
call 1800-258-5956 mail_outline hello@godigit.com whatsapp 70260 61234

Our WhatsApp number cannot be used for calls. This is a chat only number.

Do the Digit Insurance

Trusted by 3 Crore+ Indians

  • Pay as you Drive
    Car Side View
    Car
  • trending icon

    Third-party premium has changed from 1st June. Renew now

    Motorcycle Side View
    Bike
  • Health
    Health
  • auto rikshaw
    Commercial
  • Covers COVID-19
    Travel Airplane
    Travel
  • More products
    More
Don’t have Reg num?
keyboard_arrow_right
It’s a brand new Car
keyboard_arrow_right
renew digit policy keyboard_arrow_right

I agree to the  Terms & Conditions

-

(Incl 18% GST)

Terms and conditions

    keyboard_arrow_right
    IT'S A NEW BIKE
    keyboard_arrow_right
    RENEW DIGIT POLICY
    keyboard_arrow_right

    I agree to the  Terms & Conditions

    Continue with {{twoWheelerCtrl.lastVisitedData.lastVisitedUrl.indexOf('DigitPaymentGateway/payments') !== -1 ? 'payment completion': 'previous choice'}}

    {{twoWheelerCtrl.lastVisitedData.vehicle.make |toTitleCase}} {{twoWheelerCtrl.lastVisitedData.vehicle.model | toTitleCase}} {{twoWheelerCtrl.lastVisitedData.vehicle.variant? (twoWheelerCtrl.lastVisitedData.vehicle.variant |toTitleCase):''}}

    {{twoWheelerCtrl.lastVisitedData.vehicle.licensePlateNumber}}

    {{twoWheelerCtrl.lastVisitedData.showSelectedPlan}}

    -

    ₹{{((twoWheelerCtrl.lastVisitedData.quickQuoteResponse.plans[twoWheelerCtrl.lastVisitedData.selectedPlan].resposeBody.grossPremium) .replace('INR ', '')).split('.')[0] | rupeeFormatWithComma}} (Incl 18% GST)

    • Geography
    • Country
    {{geography.name}}

    Popular Countries (You can select more thane one)

    • {{country}}

    DONE
    Please select geography

    I agree to the  Terms & Conditions

    Please accept the T&C

    As mandated by Spanish Authorities your travel insurance needs to extend 15 days after your trip ends.
    We will extend your coverage period accordingly.

    false false false false false false false false false false false false

    Port my existing Policy

    keyboard_arrow_right
    or renew digit policy keyboard_arrow_right
    Chat with an expert

    I agree to the  Terms & Conditions

    Please accept the T&C

    {{healthCtrl.lastVisitedData.dropOffPolicyHolderData ? 'Complete your purchase': healthCtrl.lastVisitedData.lastVisitedUrl.indexOf('plans-page') !== -1 ? 'Continue Browsing' : 'Continue with your previous choice'}}

    {{healthCtrl.lastVisitedData.relationData}}

    Age of eldest {{healthCtrl.lastVisitedData.selfMaxAge ? 'member:' : 'parent:'}} {{!healthCtrl.lastVisitedData.selfMaxAge && healthCtrl.lastVisitedData.parentMaxAge ? healthCtrl.lastVisitedData.parentMaxAge : healthCtrl.lastVisitedData.selfMaxAge}} yrs

    {{healthCtrl.lastVisitedData.dropOffPolicyHolderData.holderName}}

    {{healthCtrl.lastVisitedData.dropOffPolicyHolderData.policyNumber}}

    {{healthCtrl.lastVisitedData.packageName}}

    -

    ₹{{healthCtrl.lastVisitedData.coverageData[healthCtrl.lastVisitedData.policyType][healthCtrl.lastVisitedData.selectedPackage].totalGrossPremium | rupeeFormatWithComma}} (Incl 18% GST)

    You can select more than one member

    • -+ Max kids
      (s)
    DON'T KNOW YOUR REGISTRATION NUMBER
    keyboard_arrow_right
    It’s a brand new vehicle
    keyboard_arrow_right

    I agree to the  Terms & Conditions

    local_shipping Continue with {{cvCtrl.lastVisitedData.lastVisitedUrl.indexOf('DigitPaymentGateway/payments') !== -1 ? 'payment completion': 'previous choice'}}

    {{cvCtrl.lastVisitedData.vehicle.make |toTitleCase}} {{cvCtrl.lastVisitedData.vehicle.model | toTitleCase}} {{cvCtrl.lastVisitedData.vehicle.variant? (cvCtrl.lastVisitedData.vehicle.variant |toTitleCase):''}}

    {{cvCtrl.lastVisitedData.vehicle.licensePlateNumber}}

    {{cvCtrl.lastVisitedData.showSelectedPlan}}

    -

    ₹{{((cvCtrl.lastVisitedData.quickQuoteResponse ? cvCtrl.lastVisitedData.quickQuoteResponse.plans[cvCtrl.lastVisitedData.selectedPlan].resposeBody.grossPremium : cvCtrl.lastVisitedData.grossPremium) .replace('INR ', '')).split('.')[0] | rupeeFormatWithComma}} (Incl 18% GST)

    Terms and conditions

    Terms and conditions

    Do the Digit Insurance
    • Car
    • Two Wheeler
    • Health
    • Commercial
    • Travel
    • More Products
    local_shipping

    Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Types, Stages, Causes & Treatment

    Have you noticed any breast cancer symptoms lately? Read our guide to determine if you need immediate medical care or if it is a false alarm!

    With a moderately high ratio that only looks to be rising because of lifestyle trends, every Indian citizen should know what breast cancer is.

    Therefore, we will discuss the treatment options available for breast cancer and how to prevent the disease. Let's start!

    What is Breast Cancer?

    brest cancer
    Source: belong.life

    All cancers are uncontrolled multiplication of cells. Furthermore, the unchecked proliferation of cells occurs because of mutation in the genes that control cell growth. For example, the common regions where breast cancer develops are:

    • Glands that produce milk
    • Ducts that carry milk to the nipple
    • Fatty connective tissue

    Unfortunately, breast cancer can spread to other parts of the healthy breast, reaching the lymph nodes under the arm. If it enters the lymph nodes, it can then move to other regions of the body.

    What are the Types of Breast Cancer?

    There are two main categories of breast cancer. These are invasive and non-invasive.

    Invasive breast cancer spreads from the breast gland or duct to other parts of the breast or body. Additionally, non-invasive cancers are exclusively centred around the breast gland or the duct. Based on these categories, the various types of breast cancer are:

    Non-invasive Breast Cancer Types

    There are only 2 types of non-invasive breast cancer. These are:

    Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)

    In this type of breast cancer, cancer is still concentrated in the ducts. However, it may spread to other tissues if left untreated. Cancer has not yet invaded surrounding cells.

    Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS)

    In this type of breast cancer, the disease is concentrated or confined to the breasts' milk-producing glands. It may, however, spread to different parts of the breast.

    Invasive Breast Cancer Types

    There are broadly 8 types of invasive breast cancer. They are:

    Angiosarcoma

    This extremely rare form of breast cancer occurs when cancer grows in the breasts' blood or lymph cells. 

    Inflammatory Breast Cancer

    It is a rare yet rapidly growing breast cancer. The breast cancer symptoms include redness, swelling and tenderness in the breast. It is still unclear what causes inflammatory breast cancer. However, it is believed that cancer begins in the lymph vessels of the skin. 

    Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)

    80% of invasive breast cancer cases are of this type. IDC starts in the ducts connecting the milk gland to the nipple. It then breaks through the duct wall, consequently invading healthy fatty tissues of the breast.

    Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC)

    ILC accounts for around 10% of invasive breast cancer cases. This breast cancer typically starts in the milk glands and then spreads to surrounding tissues or other body parts. It also has many subtypes, which are:

    • Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: This type of cancer accounts for 0.1 to 1% of all breast cancers. The lymph node plays an important role in this type of cancer, and there is distant metastasis. Typically this cancer occurs in the salivary glands.
    • Low-Grade Adenosquamous Carcinoma: Metaplastic breast cancer is another extremely rare form of breast cancer. However, there can be lesions that are mistaken for cancer. Hence diagnosis will be performed extremely carefully.
    • Medullary Carcinoma: Medulla, in this case, refers to the soft structure of the tumour. Therefore, it is described as a carcinoma with medullary features rather than strictly a medullary carcinoma.
    • Mucinous Carcinoma: This type of cancer occurs in the mucus. Mucus is a slimy, slippery secretion in the body found commonly in the stomach and the trachea.
    • Papillary Carcinoma: Primarily affecting those women who suffer from menopause, this type of cancer has finger-like projections and tumours.
    • Tubular Carcinoma: Tubular cancer gets its name from the tube shape of the cancer cell. It is a slow-growing type of cancer.

    Male Breast Cancer

    Men also have breast tissue, and hence they can get breast cancer. However, it is much rarer in men than it is in women. However, the breast cancer symptoms are the same as those of women.

    Metastatic Breast Cancer

    Metastatic breast cancer is another name for stage 4 cancer type that has spread to other parts of the body. Therefore, it may reach the bone, liver, or lungs. Since it is an advanced type of cancer, doctors will draw up a speedy treatment plan to combat the breast cancer symptoms.

    Paget's Disease of the Nipple

    This type of breast cancer grows in the ducts of the nipple. But as the disease persists, it affects the areola, which is the skin surrounding the nipple.

    Phyllodes Tumours of the Breast

    It is another rare breast cancer type. Growing in the connective tissue of the breast, it may be benign or cancerous.

    Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

    Triple-negative effects 10-15% of the population with breast cancer. To be diagnosed as a triple-negative, the tumour should have all 3 characteristics:

    • Lack of oestrogen receptors that bind to the oestrogen hormone. Oestrogen plays a dominant role in stimulating breast cancer cells to grow.
    • There is a lack of progesterone receptors that attach to the cell.
    • It shouldn't have HER2 proteins on the surface of the tumour.

    It is called triple-negative because oestrogen, progesterone and HER2 proteins should not be present in the tumour. Further, triple-negative breast cancer is hard to treat as it does not respond to hormonal therapy.

    In all these cases, the breast cancer symptoms may vary, and the reader is requested to read individually on all these subtypes.

    What are the Stages of Breast Cancer?

    Depending on the spread of cancer cells and the tumour size, this condition is classified into 5 stages of breast cancer.

    For a doctor to classify cancer into any of the five stages, they will need to answer the following questions:

    • Is the cancer invasive or non-invasive?
    • How large is the tumour?
    • Are the lymph nodes compromised or involved?
    • Has cancer spread to other nearby breast tissues or organs?

    Therefore, the stages of breast cancer are:

    Stage 0

    DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) is commonly referred to as stage 0. It is the beginning stage of the disease where breast cancer cells have not spread further than the milk ducts.

    Stage 1

    Stage 1 of breast cancer is divided into two types. These are:

    • Stage 1A: In this stage, the primary tumour is of a size less than 2 cm in width. Moreover, the lymph nodes are not affected.
    • Stage 1B: In this stage, the tumour may be smaller than 2 cm or not present. However,  cancer cells are present in the nearby lymph nodes.

    Stage 2

    Breast cancer stage 2 is also divided into two types. These are shown below:

    • Stage 2A: In this stage, the breast cancer tumour is smaller than 2 cm. However, it may have spread to 1 or 3 nearby lymph nodes. Moreover, the tumour length may also be between 2 and 5 cm. Further, it has not spread to any lymph nodes. Therefore, in both cases, it is classified as stage 2A.
    • Stage 2B: If the breast cancer tumour is between 2 and 5 cm and has spread to 1 or 3 underarm lymph nodes, it is known as stage 2B cancer. Moreover, there can be other classifications. For example, the tumour can also be larger than 5 cm, but lymph nodes are surprisingly clear of cancer.

    Stage 3

    Stage 3 has 3 further sub categorisations. They are as shown below: 

    • Stage 3A: In this sub-stage, the primary tumour can be of any size. Moreover, breast cancer has spread from 4 armpit lymph nodes to 9 armpit lymph nodes.  Further, the internal mammary lymph nodes may be enlarged.
    • Stage 3B: This stage is quite an advanced stage where the tumour has cut into the chest wall or skin. Breast cancer may have affected up to 9 lymph nodes.
    • Stage 3C: Breast cancer cells are found in 10 or more armpit or collarbone lymph nodes. It may even be found in the internal mammary nodes.

    Stage 4

    The worst-case scenario is stage 4 cancer, where the primary tumour may be of any size. However, the distinguishing factor is that cancer should have spread to distant parts of the body. Further, it may have also spread to near and distant lymph nodes.

    What are the Symptoms of Breast Cancer?

    It should be noted that the signs and symptoms of breast cancer vary based on the type of breast cancer. The unfortunate part of breast cancer is that it shows little to no symptoms at the earliest stages.

    Therefore, women and men must go for regular check-ups to detect the disease at its earliest. Medical help is greatly beneficial and life-saving if cancer has been diagnosed early. Further, the feeling of lumps on the breast may not give accurate results, so a mammogram is advised.

    However, the most common breast cancer symptoms are:

    • A recently developed lump or thickening that feels different from the surrounding tissue.
    • Bloody discharge from the nipple
    • Swelling in all parts or some parts of the breast
    • Changes in the appearance of the skin on the breast, such as pitting
    • Inversion of nipple
    • Lumps or swelling in the armpit
    • Nipple discharge from the breast that is not milk
    • Pain in the breast region
    • Peeling, flaking or scale formation on the skin around the breast.
    • Red and pitted skin over the breast region
    • Unexplained change in size or shape of the breast (not due to puberty or pregnancy)

    These are the most significant breast cancer symptoms. However, to check the signs for other types of breast cancer, the reader will need to search specifically for those symptoms.

    What are the Causes of Breast Cancer?

    There are 2 primary causes of breast cancer. First, breast cancer can be caused by the way other cancers are caused due to abnormal cell growth or genetic history.

    Abnormal Growth of Cells in Gland and Duct Cells

    The chief cause of breast cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in the glands or the milk ducts. Moreover, once these cancer cells enter the lymph nodes, they may spread to other parts of the body.

    Genetic History

    breast cancer
    Source: static-01.hindawi

    It is supposed that 5-10% of breast cancers have hereditary causes. There are a couple of genetic mutations that are responsible for breast cancer. Moreover, breast cancer gene 1(BRCA1) and breast cancer gene 2 (BRCA2) increase the risk for breast or ovarian cancer.

    In such cases, a doctor may recommend a visit to a genetic counsellor.

    Apart from these, what are the causes of breast cancer?

    Unfortunately, even though the environment, lifestyle and hormonal changes are potential causes, there is insufficient proof that they are breast cancer-causing factors.

    Moreover, women, age, personal or family history of breast cancer are some of the risk factors. Other risk factors include:

    • Periods starting sooner than 12 years
    • Getting menopause at an older age
    • Obesity
    • Having children after 30
    • Alcohol
    • Having never been pregnant

    These are some of the risk factors and probable causes of breast cancer.

    How to Diagnose Breast Cancer?

    A breast cancer diagnosis has to be done early for a higher chance of survival. Usually, women are advised to undergo routine check-ups to catch breast cancer at its earliest. Then, a doctor will prescribe any of the following tests, with imaging and biopsy being the most likely.

    Physical Examination

    During the physical examination, a doctor will feel the breasts or under the arms for lumps, thickening or swelling. The test involves a person having to sit or stand with arms outstretched above her or at the side. This test, however, cannot be conclusive, so the patient may have to undergo imaging tests or a biopsy.

    Biopsy

    A biopsy involves taking out some part of the tissue and sending it to check for the presence of cancerous cells. From the biopsy, the following can be understood:

    • Which type of cancer has formed?
    • Is breast cancer sensitive to hormones?

    Hence, a biopsy is a pretty conclusive test.

    Imaging Tests

    There are plenty of imaging tests that a doctor can prescribe for a patient. These are:

    Mammogram

    An initial test for breast cancer is a mammogram. A mammogram is like an X-ray. However, the test may sometimes show lumps that are not present. However, a doctor will follow up on any suspicious results with further tests such as a biopsy.

    MRI 

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging will take different images of the breast and combine them. This test may be taken as a follow-up to an ultrasound or mammogram.

    Ultrasound

    The ultrasound will differentiate between the fluid in a cyst and solid mass using sound waves. Hence the ultrasound is a pretty conclusive test as well.

    So, how to Diagnose Breast Cancer?

    A combination of physical examination, biopsy, and imaging tests may be used to diagnose breast cancer conclusively.

    What is the Treatment for Breast Cancer?

    A doctor will decide on the course of the breast cancer treatment based on:

    • Cancer stage
    • Type
    • Sensitivity to hormones
    • Age
    • Health
    • Preference of the patient

    These are the 5 main treatments for breast cancer:

    Biological Treatment

    Drugs can be used for the treatment of certain types of cancer. These drugs are Herceptin, Tykerb, Avastin, etc.

    Chemotherapy

    If there is a likelihood that the cancer cells may spread or the disease may recur, doctors prescribe cytotoxic chemotherapy. Moreover, doctors may also prescribe chemotherapy either before or after the surgery as they see fit.

    Hormone-Blocking Treatment

    breastcancer
    Source: healthjade

    Some breast cancers are highly dependent on hormones to grow. For example, the ER (oestrogen receptor) and PR (progesterone receptor) positive cancers are treated in this manner. Doctors will prescribe this course of action to those whose cancer responds to hormones. Examples of some hormone-blocking medications are:

    • Aromatase inhibitors
    • Goserelin
    • Ovarian ablation or suppression
    • Tamoxifen

    This treatment may affect fertility.

    Radiation Therapy

    After one month after therapy, a doctor may prescribe radiation therapy. This treatment method will target the remaining tumor cells and destroy them.

    Surgery

    Surgery for breast cancer may involve removing lumps or both breasts altogether. Removal of lumps is called lumpectomy, and removing parts of the breast or the full breast is called mastectomy. There are 3 different types of mastectomy. They are:

    • Sentinel node biopsy
    • Axillary lymph node dissection
    • Reconstruction

    All these forms of treatment have their corresponding risks, so discuss with your doctor before choosing a course of action.

    How to Prevent Breast Cancer?

    There are several breast cancer prevention methods. However, they are not foolproof methods. Therefore, they are guidelines to help reduce a person's risk of breast cancer.

    • Every woman should regularly undergo mammograms and check-ups to diagnose breast cancer in its early stages. Then, a doctor should be able to advise on the best course of action. A person may also try a breast examination by themselves.
    • Drink alcohol in moderation and follow a healthy lifestyle by exercising every day.
    • If a person is taking hormonal therapy after menopause, they may need to consult with a doctor.
    • Diet is another factor that can contribute to a decrease in the likelihood of breast cancer. A Mediterranean diet can help to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
    • Preventive medication for those who are at high risk for breast cancer is also an option. Doctors, however, will reserve this treatment only for those who are at very high risk.
    • If a person is at high risk for breast cancer, they may also undergo breast and ovary removal surgery.

    Out of these options, the sixth way is the most effective breast cancer prevention technique.

    In conclusion, any breast cancer symptoms may be false alarms. All lumps are not cancerous. All swellings and thickenings or discharges do not relate to breast cancer. Therefore, visit a doctor at the earliest and complete a check-up. Further, proceed for a treatment option only after assessing all risks.

    While breast cancer symptoms may be worrying, there is a high chance of survival. It is a very common form of cancer that, if detected early, can be completely cured. Therefore, there is little to worry about!

    However, do get regular check-ups and mammograms to detect the disease at its earliest stage.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can young women get breast cancer?

    There is a 5% risk for breast cancer for women under the age of 50. Breast cancer mostly affects older women who have reached menopause. However, all women should regularly go for screening to diagnose the disease at its nascent stage. Doing so increases the survival rate.

    There is a 5% risk for breast cancer for women under the age of 50. Breast cancer mostly affects older women who have reached menopause. However, all women should regularly go for screening to diagnose the disease at its nascent stage. Doing so increases the survival rate.

    Is treatment for breast cancer effective?

    Treatment for the local occurrence of breast cancer is highly effective and may be completely curable. Stage 4 cancer is usually quite dangerous. However, breast cancer has one of the higher survival rates of all types of cancer.

    Treatment for the local occurrence of breast cancer is highly effective and may be completely curable. Stage 4 cancer is usually quite dangerous. However, breast cancer has one of the higher survival rates of all types of cancer.

    What are survival rates for breast cancer like?

    There is a 99% 5-year relative survival rate for breast cancer if cancer is localised. However, regional survival rates are 86%. According to the American Cancer Society, the survival rate is pegged at 28% for distant cancers. Therefore, early detection of breast cancer plays a big role in saving a life.

    There is a 99% 5-year relative survival rate for breast cancer if cancer is localised. However, regional survival rates are 86%. According to the American Cancer Society, the survival rate is pegged at 28% for distant cancers. Therefore, early detection of breast cancer plays a big role in saving a life.

    Please try one more time!

    Request URL:
    Status Code:
    Request Payload:
    Response Data:

    Important Articles related to Different Diseases

    Novel Coronavirus

    Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever

    Vector Borne Diseases

    What is Diabetes?

    Malaria Fever

    Blood Pressure

    What is Tuberculosis?

    All about Breast Cancer

    What is H1N1 Swine Flu?

    What is Thyroid?

    What is Paralysis?

    Worst Pandemics in History

    How Worst Pandemics in History Finally Ended

    History of Major Plague Outbreaks in the World

    World's Deadliest Diseases in the History

    History of the Spanish Flu

    All about Cancer

    All about Kidney Failure

    All about Heart Attack

    How do you get Kidney Stones?

    What is Skin Cancer?

    What is a Stroke?

    What is Lung Cancer?

    Alzheimer’s Disease

    What is Asthma?

    Signs and Symptoms of Asthma

    Best Exercise for Asthma Patients

    What is Bird Flu Disease?

    Parkinson's Disease

    What is Obesity?

    Uterine Cancer

    Thyroid Cancer

    Spinal Cord Tumours

    Endometrial Cancer

    Osteosarcoma

    Pancreatic Cancer

    Colorectal Cancer

    Oral Cancer

    Bone Cancer

    What is Sarcopenia?

    What is Malnutrition?

    Liver Cancer

    Stomach Cancer

    Prostate Cancer

    Brain Tumour

    Carcinoid Tumour

    Pituitary Tumour

    Wilm’s Tumour

    Colon Cancer

    Cervical Cancer

    Uterus Cancer

    Bladder Cancer

    Tongue Cancer

    Fallopian Tube Cancer

    Gallbladder Cancer

    Lung Tumour

    Skin Tumour

    Eye Tumours

    Fatty Liver

    Eye Cancer

    List of Common Eye Problems in India

    Heart Cancer

    Kidney Cancer

    Ovarian Cancer

    Types of Kidney Diseases

    Lymphoma: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

    Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

    What is Heart Normal Rate?

    Ectopic Heartbeat

    Effects of Caffeine on Health

    How to Reduce Blood Cholesterol Levels?

    All You Need to Know About Renal Diseases

    Respiratory Diseases

    What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

    Food Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms & Effects

    What is Cirrhosis of the Liver?

    What is Skin Lesion?

    Pescatarian Diet

    Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

    Dyspnoea - Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis & Treatments

    Multiple Sclerosis

    Amoebiasis - Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

    Migraine - Symptoms, Types, and Prevention

    Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

    What is Mental Illness?

    Symptoms of RSV

    What is Congestive Heart Failure?

    Symptoms of Appendicitis

    What is Congestive Cardiac Failure?

    Leukaemia: Types, Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment

    Stomach Cancer

    What is Cataract?

    Most Common Cancers in India

    Squamous Cell Cancer

    Oesophageal Cancer

    Mouth Cancer – Symptoms & Causes

    Throat Cancer – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

    Thymus Cancer

    What is Monkeypox?

    Show more

    More articles related to Health Insurance

    Deductible in Health Insurance

    Difference between Family Floater and Individual Health Insurance

    Cashless Health Insurance

    Sum Insured in Health Insurance

    Daily Hospital Cash Benefit

    Types of Health Insurance

    Pre-existing Disease Cover

    What is Copay in Health Insurance

    Cancer Insurance Cover

    TPA in Health Insurance

    Difference between Mediclaim Policy and Health Insurance

    Health Insurance Premium Calculator

    Difference between Term Insurance and Health Insurance

    Difference between Life Insurance and Health Insurance

    Waiting Period in Health Insurance

    What is Health Insurance

    Health Insurance Portability

    Best Health Insurance Policy in India

    State-Wise Quarantine Rules & Guidelines

    Day Care Procedures in Health Insurance

    No Room Rent Capping in Health Insurance

    Unlock 4.0 Guidelines

    Health Insurance for Diabetes Patients

    Health Insurance covering Cataract Surgery

    Health Insurance with Free Annual Checkup

    Domiciliary Hospitalization in Health Insurance

    Government Health Insurance Schemes

    Sub-Limit in Health Insurance Policy

    Cooling-off Period in Health Insurance

    Loading in Health Insurance

    Pre and Post Hospitalization Expenses in Health Insurance

    GMC and GPA Policies in Health Insurance

    Indemnity Health Insurance

    Health Insurance for Disabled Persons

    Difference Between Waiting Period and Survival Period

    Types of Health Insurance Claims

    Health Tips & Guides

    Food Tips & Guides

    Nutrition Tips & Guides

    Weight Loss Tips & Guides

    Guides about different Diseases

    Health Insurance Tips

    Health Insurance for Smokers

    Comprehensive Health Insurance

    Buy Health Insurance on EMI

    Nominee in Health Insurance

    Grace Period in Health Insurance

    Health Insurance for Parents of NRIs

    Difference between Moratorium and Full Medical Underwriting

    Exclusions in Health Insurance

    Non - Medical Expenses in Health Insurance

    Road Ambulance Cover

    Consumable Cover in Health Insurance

    Air Ambulance Cover

    What Is Reimbursement Claim ?

    Health Insurance Tax Benefits for Senior Citizens

    Why Separate Health Insurance for your Parents?

    Health Insurance After Retirement

    Health Insurance for Pre-Retirees

    Health Insurance for Freelancers and Self-Employed

    Health Insurance for Government Employees

    Why Health Insurance is Important for Mothers?

    Difference Between Inpatient and Outpatient Hospitalisation

    What is Restoration Benefit?

    Cumulative Bonus in Health Insurance

    Terminal vs Critical Illness

    Health Insurance Myths

    How to Choose the Right Sum Insured

    Mental Health Insurance

    Infertility Treatment Cover

    Bariatric Surgery Cover

    What is Organ Transplant Cover

    AYUSH Benefit in Health Insurance

    Compare Health Insurance

    Maternity Health Insurance

    Zone Based Health Insurance

    Copay vs Coinsurance vs Deductible

    Health Insurance Add-Ons

    Health Insurance Benefits

    Dental Health Insurance

    Increase in Health Premium on Renewal

    Fixed and Indemnity Health Insurance

    Maternity Benefit without Waiting Period

    Show more

    Download Health Insurance Policy Wordings

    Click here for Policy wordings | Digit Health Care plus policy - Benefit illustration

    Download Digit App

    close

    Disclaimer #1: *Customer can choose options at the time of availing insurance. Premium amount may vary accordingly. Insured is required to disclose any pre-existing condition or on going treatment before policy issuance in the proposal form. 

    Disclaimer #2: This information is added only for informative purposes and collected from different sources across the Internet. Digit Insurance is not promoting or recommending anything here. Please verify the information before making any decisions.

    1. Digit Insurance
    2. Health Insurance
    3. Diseases
    4. Breast Cancer

    Last updated: 2023-12-05

    Digit
    • About
    • Contact
    • Career
    Products
    • Car Insurance
    • Bike Insurance
    • Travel Insurance
    • Health Insurance
    • Property Insurance
    • Shop Insurance
    • Group Health Insurance
    • Arogya Sanjeevani Policy
    • Commercial Vehicle Insurance
    • Super Top-Up Health Insurance
    • Health Insurance For Disabled & HIV/AIDS Patients
    Resources
    • Digest
    • Press
    • Download Policy
    • Grievance Redressal Procedure
    • Cancel E-Mandate
    • Check Digit Policy Status
    Agent & Partnerships
    • Become An Agent
    • Become Digit POSP
    • Garages Claim Intimation
    Services
    • Claims
    • Renewals
    • Digit Cashless Garages
    • Digit Cashless Hospitals
    Get our app
    Download man
    App Store Google Play

    Motor Products & Guides
    • Motor Insurance
    • Bus Insurance
    • Tractor Insurance
    • Commercial Van Insurance
    • Passenger Carrying Vehicle Insurance
    • Heavy Vehicle Insurance
    • Goods Carrying Vehicle Insurance
    • Commercial Vehicle Third Party Insurance
    • E-Rickshaw Insurance
    • Electric Car Insurance
    • Pay As You Drive
    • Electric Bike Insurance
    • Types of Motor Insurance
    • Comprehensive vs Zero Depreciation
    Health Insurance Guides
    • Comprehensive Health Insurance
    • Wellness Benefits
    • Diabetes Health Insurance
    • Family Floater VS Individual Health Insurance
    • Health Insurance for Parents
    • Health Insurance Plans for Family
    • How to Lower Your Health Insurance Premium
    • Indemnity Health Insurance
    • Individual Health Insurance
    • Health Insurance Portability
    • Health Insurance Premium Calculator
    • Health Insurance Tax Benefits
    • Health Insurance for Senior Citizen
    • Health Insurance in Bangalore
    • Corona Health Insurance
    • Health Insurance covering Critical Illness
    • Family Floater Health Insurance
    Bike Insurance Guides
    • Third Party Bike Insurance
    • Comprehensive Bike Insurance
    • Zero Depreciation Bike Insurance
    • NCB in Two Wheeler Insurance
    • IDV Value Calculator for Bike
    • Cashless Bike Insurance
    • Add-on Cover in Bike Insurance
    • Bike Insurance Calculator
    • Own Damage Bike Insurance
    • Comprehensive vs Third Party Bike Insurance
    • Compare Bike Insurance
    • Royal Enfield Classic Insurance
    • Best Scooty in India
    • How to Transport a Bike by Train
    • Difference between Torque & BHP in Bikes
    • Car Insurance Calculator
    Car Insurance Guides
    • Third Party Car Insurance
    • Comprehensive Car Insurance
    • Zero Depreciation Car Insurance
    • NCB in Car Insurance
    • IDV Calculator for Car
    • Bumper to Bumper Car Insurance
    • Own Damage Car Insurance
    • Comprehensive vs Third Party Insurance
    • Compare Car Insurance
    • Find Vehicle Registration Details Online
    • CNG Car Insurance
    • Own Damage Insurance
    • Popular Car Insurance
    • Car Segment Guide
    • What is RPM in Cars
    Property Products & Guides
    • Property Insurance
    • Shop Insurance
    • Fire Insurance
    • Burglary Insurance
    • Building Insurance
    • Office Insurance
    • Bharat Griha Raksha Policy
    • Bharat Laghu Udyam Suraksha Policy
    • Bharat Sookshma Udyam Suraksha Policy
    • Home Insurance for Home Loan
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mobile Insurance
    • Home Insurance Premium Calculator
    • Top Low-Investment Franchise Businesses in India
    • Assessing Officer of Income Tax Department
    • Identity Theft & Frauds
    • What is Financial Planning
    Business Products & Guides
    • Management Liability Insurance
    • General Liability Insurance
    • Fidelity Insurance
    • Professional Liability Insurance
    • Workmen Compensation Insurance
    • Money Insurance Policy
    • Sign Board Insurance
    • Plate Glass Insurance
    • Erection All Risk Insurance
    • Contractors' All Risks Insurance
    • Directors' and Officers' Liability Insurance
    • Marine Cargo Insurance
    • Contractors' Plant and Machinery Insurance
    • What is Micro-enterprise
    • Difference Between Trademark and Patent
    • Different Types of Industries
    • Machinery Breakdown Insurance
    • Non-Creamy Layer Certificate
    Tools & Calculators
    • Income Tax Calculator
    • Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana Calculator
    • HRA Exemption Calculator
    • BMI Calculator
    • Bike Loan EMI Calculator
    • EPF Calculator
    • Atal Pension Yojana Calculator
    • Personal Loan EMI Calculator
    • ULIP Calculator
    • Vehicle Road Tax Calculator
    • Online GST Calculator
    • SIP Calculator
    • 80D Deduction Calculator
    • Human Life Value Calculator
    • Ovulation Calculator
    • Invoice Generator
    • PDF to JPEG Converter
    • Rent Receipt Generator
    Finance Guides
    • What is Credit Score
    • What is Public Provident Fund
    • What is Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana
    • Property Tax Guides
    • Road Tax Guides
    • How to Apply for Reissue of Passport
    • Income Tax Slabs in India
    • What is Atal Pension Yojana Scheme
    • Everything about EPF
    • Financial Planning for Women
    • Financial Planning for Salaried Employees
    • Everything about NPS
    • ULIP vs Mutual Funds
    • What is Basic Salary
    • What is Professional Tax
    • Everything about Annuity
    • What is UPI Reference Number
    • QR Code Guides
    • Investment Guides
    Other Articles & Guides
    • Aadhaar Card Guides
    • Is KYC Mandatory for Buying Insurance
    • Everything about GST
    • GST Registration in India
    • Types of Insurance
    • Types of General Insurance
    • Government Holidays in India
    • Indian Passport Rank
    • Visa Free Countries for Indians
    • Visa on Arrival for Indians
    • PAN Card Guides
    • Business Insurance Guides
    • Best Business Ideas
    • What is Custom Duty
    • What is Debenture
    • What is Nominal Account
    • How to Drive a Car
    Traffic Rules 101
    • PUC Certificate
    • Vehicle Registration Certificate
    • New Traffic Fines
    • Fine for Driving without Helmet
    • Types of Driving Licence in India
    • Driving Licence in Delhi
    • Driving Licence in Bangalore
    • Driving Licence in Jaipur
    • Bangalore Traffic Fines
    • Pune RTO Fine
    • RTO Office
    • RTO Pune
    • RTO Ahmedabad
    • RTO Bangalore
    • RTO Mumbai
    • RTO Delhi
    • RTO Lucknow
    • RTO Thane
    • RTO Chennai
    Travel Products & Guides
    • Reasons for Visa Rejection
    • Check UK Visa Application Status
    • Schengen Travel Insurance
    • Thailand Travel Insurance
    • USA Travel Insurance
    • Dubai Travel Insurance
    • What Is Bangkok Famous For?
    • Best Countries to Visit in August
    • Best Beaches in the Maldives
    • How to Get PR in Australia
    • Countries with Easy Work Visa Process
    • Foriegn Embassies in India
    • Indian Embassies in Foriegn Countries
    • Travel Insurance covering Adventure Activities
    • Lost Your Passport When Travelling
    • Apply for Schengen Visa from India
    • Minimise the Cost of Travel Insurance
    • How to Get International Driving License
    • India Travel Guides
    • Student Travel Insurance
    • Family Travel Insurance
    Resources
    • Digit Insurance Reviews
    • Car Insurance Reviews
    • Bike Insurance Reviews
    • Commercial Vehicle Insurance Reviews
    • Travel Insurance Reviews
    • Health Insurance Reviews
    • Mobile Insurance Reviews
    • General Insurance Agent
    • Health Insurance Agent
    • Motor Insurance Agent
    • Everything about DigiLocker
    • Bank Branch Locator
    • IFSC Code Finder
    • Excise Duty on Fuel in India
    • Which Fuel is Used in Aeroplane
    • Deductions & Exemptions Under the New Tax Regime
    • Cooling System in Automobiles
    • Importance of Motorcycle Helmets
    Downloads Do Not Disturb (DND) Public Disclosures Investor Relations Stewardship Policy IRDAI Privacy Policy

    CIN: U66010PN2016PLC167410, IRDAI Reg. No. 158.

    Go Digit General Insurance Limited (formerly known as Oben General Insurance Ltd.) - Registered Office Address - 1 to 6 floors, Ananta One (AR One), Pride Hotel Lane, Narveer Tanaji Wadi, City Survey No.1579, Shivaji Nagar, Pune-411005, Maharashtra | Corporate Office Address - Atlantis, 95, 4th B Cross Road, Koramangala Industrial Layout, 5th Block, Bengaluru-560095, Karnataka | Trade logo of Go Digit General Insurance Ltd. displayed above belongs to Go Digit lnfoworks Services Private Limited and is provided and used by Go Digit General Insurance Ltd. under license.