Breast Cancer
Lady Breast Surgeon in Pune
- The most common cancer in women is breast cancer. Breast cancer accounts for about 23% of all newly occurring cancers in the women. It represents 13.7% of the all cancer deaths
- Dr. Reshma Puranik is the Best Lady Breast Surgeon in Pune. At our Cancer clinic, we offer the best breast cancer treatment with all the latest treatment options being available like targeted therapy, biological therapy and immunotherapy. Additionally, We offer screening advice and genetic counselling for breast cancer. Teleconsultation services also available!!
What Is Breast Cancer?
- Breast cancer is a malignant tumor (a tumor that has the potential to spread to other parts of the body) that starts in breast cells.
- It occurs both in men and women. However male breast cancer is rare.
Risk Factors
- Advancing age
- Individual or family history of breast cancer
- A personal history of ovarian cancer
- A genetic predisposition – (like mutations to the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes)
- early menarche, late menopause, delayed age at first childbirth, lack of breastfeeding all this includes in Hormonal Factors.
- Breast diseases: Atypical hyperplasia of the breast
- obesity, lack of exercise, smoking, alcohol use
- Radiation exposure
Diagnosis Of Breast Cancer
- Screening and/or diagnostic mammography
- Ultrasound
- MRI scan
- A biopsy is required for diagnosis
- To determine the stage (PET CT) additional test may be need to do.
Can Breast Cancer Be Prevented?
- Yes, Breast Cancer can be Prevented by maintaining your Daily Lifestyle, Weight, Nutritious Diet, Regular Exercise, Less Alcohol, etc.
- Common symptoms are lumps in the breast, bloody discharge from the nipple, dull skin on the breast, and swelling on the axilla.
- If you are facing any symptoms related to this cancer then must consult with Lady Breast Surgeon in Pune.
Sign And Symptoms
Screening And Early Detection
- Early detection of disease is the best way to protect.
- Breast cancer screening involves three methods of early detection:
- Breast self-exams (monthly) starting in the 20’s
- Clinical breast examination (after every 3 years) starting in the 20s and
- Mammographic screening (annual) begins at age 40
Treatments Of Breast Cancer
- Local treatments
- Surgery – mastectomy, (MRM)
lumpectomy,(BCS) reconstruction - Radiation
- Surgery – mastectomy, (MRM)
- Systemic treatments
- Chemotherapy
- Hormone therapy
- Targeted biologic therapy
- Early breast cancers can be treated by surgery. This treatment includes by radiotherapy & chemotherapy, targeted therapy.
- Advanced &stage II cancers are maintain by chemotherapy, targeted therapy & hormonal therapy as per the receptor status of cancer