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Breast Cancer - Best Oncologist in Mumbai for Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer continues to make headlines every day. It is a disease that can cause great sorrow. Yet every case is a story of grit and courage and sheer perseverance to beat the odds. Breast cancer, if diagnosed in time is completely CURABLE!!

Anil Cancer Clinic provides the has the best oncologist in Mumbai for breast cancer treatment and help you fight it.

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Best Oncologist in Mumbai for Breast Cancer
Best Oncologist in Mumbai for Breast Cancer
Best Oncologist in Mumbai for Breast Cancer

Risk Factors & Prevention

Risk Factors:

  • Genetics: Mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.
  • Age: Risk increases with age.
  • Family History: A family history of breast or ovarian cancer.
  • Lifestyle: Obesity, alcohol consumption, and lack of physical activity.
  • Hormonal Factors: Long-term hormone replacement therapy or early menstruation.

Preventions:

  • Maintain a healthy weight.
  • Exercise regularly.
  • Limit alcohol intake.
  • Consider risk-reducing surgeries for high-risk individuals.
  • Regular screenings for early detection.
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Screening & Symptoms

Screening

Regular screening is essential for early detection. Mammography is the most common screening tool used to detect breast cancer. Women should begin discussing screenings with their doctors by age 40, though those with higher risks may start earlier. Other screening methods include breast MRI, especially for those with a strong family history or genetic predisposition.

Symptoms & Signs

Breast cancer symptoms may vary, but common signs include:

  • A lump or mass in the breast or armpit.
  • Changes in breast size or shape.
  • Nipple discharge, especially if it's bloody.
  • Redness, dimpling, or thickening of breast skin.
  • Unexplained pain in the breast or nipple.
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Best Oncologist in Mumbai for Breast Cancer
Best Oncologist in Mumbai for Breast Cancer

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Diagnosis typically involves:

  • Clinical Examination: A physical exam to detect lumps or changes.
  • Mammogram: X-rays to detect abnormal growth.
  • Ultrasound: For further evaluation of lumps.
  • Biopsy: Removing cells or tissues for laboratory testing.
  • MRI or PET scans: To assess the spread of cancer.

Sub-types & Stages

Breast cancer is classified into different sub-types based on receptors on cancer cells:

  • Hormone receptor-positive (ER/PR+).
  • HER2-positive.
  • Triple-negative: Lacks estrogen, progesterone, and HER2 receptors.

Stages:

  • Stage 0: Non-invasive or in situ cancer.
  • Stage 1-3: Invasive cancer with varying degrees of spread.
  • Stage 4: Metastatic cancer, where it has spread to other parts of the body.

Treatment Modalities & Coping Treatment:

Treatment Modalities

Treatment depends on the type and stage of breast cancer. Common treatments include:

  • Surgery: Lumpectomy (removal of the tumor) or mastectomy (removal of the breast).
  • Chemotherapy: Uses drugs to destroy cancer cells.
  • Radiation Therapy: High-energy rays to target and destroy cancer cells.
  • Hormonal Therapy: For hormone receptor-positive cancers to block hormones that fuel growth.
  • Targeted Therapy: For HER2-positive cancer, drugs that specifically target HER2 proteins.

Coping With Treatment

Breast cancer treatment can be physically and emotionally taxing. Strategies for coping include:

  • Support networks: Joining support groups or seeking therapy.
  • Physical care: Maintaining a healthy diet, staying hydrated, and light exercise to improve recovery.
  • Stress management: Mindfulness, yoga, or relaxation techniques can help manage anxiety.
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Emotional Support
Balanced diet

Do's & Don'ts During Treatment

Do's:

  • Eat a balanced diet rich in nutrients.
  • Keep up with regular exercise, even light movements.
  • Follow the doctor’s instructions for medications.
  • Stay hydrated.

Don'ts:

  • Avoid smoking or alcohol consumption.
  • Don’t expose yourself to infections; maintain good hygiene.
  • Don’t miss follow-up appointments or skip medications.
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Regular Check-Ups

Post Treatment Support, Followup Care and Surveillance :

Post-Treatment Support

After treatment, ongoing support is crucial. Post-treatment care includes physical rehabilitation, mental health support, and continued healthy lifestyle practices. Some patients may experience long-term side effects like fatigue, so gradual physical and emotional recovery is important.

Follow-ups Cancer Plan

Regular follow-up care is vital to monitor recovery and check for any signs of recurrence. Your follow-up plan might include:

  • Routine physical exams.
  • Periodic mammograms or imaging tests.
  • Blood tests to monitor for any abnormal markers.

Surveillance & Monitoring for Indications of Recurrence

Post-treatment, consistent monitoring is crucial to detect any recurrence. Signs of recurrence may include:

  • New lumps or masses.
  • Persistent pain or discomfort.
  • Changes in the breast or skin appearance.

Regular check-ups, imaging, and possibly blood work will be part of a long-term surveillance strategy. Discuss personalized plans with your healthcare provider to stay vigilant.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Breast cancer impacts over 240,000 new patients a year in India.

• Approximately every 3 minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately every 12 minutes breast cancer claims another life.

• 70% of breast cancer cases occur in women who have no identifiable risk factors.

• 22% of all cancers in women are breast cancers.

• Numero Uno cancer in urban women ranks no.2 in whole of India.

• Female

• Over age 40

• Personal or family history of breast cancer

• Early age of menarche

• Late age at menopause

• Never had children or

• Had first child at age 30 or older

It is basically driven by three heads

  • Surgery
  • Chemotherapy
  • Radiation

Surgery had changed like never before
Mastectomy : This procedure essentially involves removal of the entire breast and the associated glands in the armpit (axillary lymph nodes). Previously the entire muscle of the chest wall was also removed. (Pectoralis major). However now the procedure performed is called MODIFIED RADICAL MASTECTOMY in which the muscles are preserved. SIMPLE MASTECTOMY is done in cases of prophylactic mastectomy like in the recent case of a Hollywood celebrity where only the breast tissue is removed and the axillary glands are spared.

Conservative surgery : The biggest change in surgery is that many patients with breast cancer need not undergo complete removal of the breast. They can go in for partial removal or conservative surgery of the breast.

Reconstructive surgery : Nowadays plastic surgeons can do a wonderful job in reconstructing the breast using the body's own tissue, implants and other techniques to give a near normal breast. This helps to preserve the body image and restores the confidence of the individual.

Oncoplastic surgery : Oncoplastic breast surgery combines the techniques of traditional breast cancer surgery with the cosmetic advantages of plastic surgery. The goal is to remove cancer while minimizing the unwanted effects of surgery, helping patients heal both physically and emotionally.

The frequency of follow-up appointments depends on the individual case, but regular check-ups are typically recommended for the first few years.

RADIATION is the treatment where the tumor is killed by rays emitted by a radiation source. With modern medicine the machines delivering this have become better with good software guiding the rays so that only the tumor tissue is killed and the rest of the organs are affected as less as possible.

Which are given through I,V and saline. They do cause some side effects like loss of hair, nausea vomiting etc but all of these are temporary. Now there are medicines available to effectively counter these side effects. There is a recent development called targeted therapy where the drugs attack certain genetic mutations present in the cancer cells so that normal cells are spared and hence side effects are minimal.

The five year survival rate for breast cancer patients has increased

• From 72% in the late 1940

• To 97% today

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