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Aim of the study: To assess the effectiveness of a structured teaching programme [STP] on Knowledge and Attitude regarding Breast Cancer among women (40-65 years). Methodology: A Pre-experimental study was conducted using a one-group pre-test post test design, selecting 60 women through a non-probability convenient sampling technique. Data were collected using a socio-demographic data sheet (12 items), a self structured questionnaire (30 items) was prepared to assess the knowledge. A three-point Likert scale (20 items) was developed to determine the attitude of women. Ethical approval was obtained from the Ethical Committee of GNC SLBSGMC&H and the Executive Officer of the Municipal Corporation, Nerchowk, Mandi (H.P). Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Results: The majority of participants were aged 40-45 years (48.3%), had high school or secondary education (26.7%), and were housewives (76.7%). Most participants began menarche between ages 13-15 (66.7%). The mean pre-test knowledge score was 9.37 (S.D. 2.033), while the post-test mean was 22.55 (S.D. 2.235), with a mean difference of 13.180. The mean pre-4test attitude score was 33.57 (S.D. 6.326), and the post-test mean was 51.63 (S.D. 3.444), resulting in a mean difference of 18.060. Conclusion: The study's findings revealed that the STP significantly improved knowledge and attitude towards breast cancer. These improvements indicated the program's effectiveness and suggested its potential to reduce health disparities and enhance community well-being.