Breast cancer is the leading cancer among women in the West. In recent years it has also emerged as the most common female cancer in developing countries.
In urban India the risk is one in 30 - just two years ago, it was one in 40.
Breast cancer has overtaken cervical cancer as the number one cancer in all women in India.
Learn MoreThe mental and/or moral strength to venture, preserve and withstand danger, fear or difficulty. That’s how the dictionary defines courage.
The ELLE Carnival for a Cause is part of our "Fashion Joins Hands Against Breast Cancer" initiative to unite the fashion industry to raise funds for breast cancer.