Chemotherapy or chemo is the most commonly adopted procedure to treat cancer. Cancer is the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells, which causes a person to be severely ill. The later cancer is detected, the more the chances are for it to prove fatal. Chemotherapy is a drug therapy that works by killing these […]
Before understanding and getting into the detailing of how one can detect early stage breast cancer we need to understand what breast cancer is. Knowing your breast and being able to differentiate between what’s normal and what’s not is very important. The look and feel of your breast are what will allow you to know […]
MBBS, MS – General Surgery, MRCS (UK), Fellowship in Breast Surgery Dr. Rohan Khandelwal is a dynamic and talented breast cancer surgeon and specialises in benign and cancerous breast disorders. He brings over 17 years of experience and had done more than 500 breast cancer surgeries. Dr. Rohan has authored 22 articles in various national […]
The percentage of men with breast cancer is extremely rare, compared to the prevalence among women. For men, the lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer is about 1 in 1,000, representing 0.4-1.2% of all male cancers. In 2018, about 2,550 men are expected to be diagnosed with the disease, compared with 2 million […]
Breast cancer found during pregnancy, breastfeeding or within a year following the birth of a baby is considered Pregnancy-associated Breast Cancer. It is a comparatively rare phenomenon with the incidence rate varying from 1/3000 to 1/10000. During pregnancy, the menstrual cycles stop in the mom-to-be and the levels of estrogen and progesterone go up. Prolactin, […]
Breast Cancer Awareness has been a crucial concern for nations across the globe. While the diagnosis of breast cancer can be frightening, it is important to understand that many of the known risk factors, such as genetics or ageing are beyond our control. As you read information, it is important to know what is right […]
Breast soreness occurs due to stimulation of breast tissue by elevated estrogen levels which can occur during puberty. Also, during menses, various hormones cause variations in the breast tissue that usually leads to pain (called mastalgia) or uneasiness in some women. Types of breast pain Cyclical breast pain is often felt around the time of […]
Early detection is key when it comes to breast cancer. Though breast pain and lumps in the breast are the most noticeable symptoms, some signs may not be as noticeable as others. Hence, it’s important that women know what the symptoms are, and learn how to spot them. Women should check their breasts regularly for […]
MBBS, MD in OBG Dr. Aruna Kalra is an eminent and renowned gynaecologist and laparoscopic surgeon with a vast experience of more than 23 years. She is an expert in scarless laparoscopic surgeries. Her areas of interest include minimally invasive gynaecological surgeries, gynae oncological surgeries, high-risk pregnancies and vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC). Focus areas […]
