Category: Breast Cancer
Stem Cell Treatment for Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a form of cancer that begins in the breast cells. It is more frequent in women, although it can also occur in men. Symptoms of breast cancer can include a lump or thickening in the breast or underarm area, changes in the size or shape of the…
Breast Reconstruction Surgery After Mastectomy
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women. When the breast cells grow rapidly and uncontrollably, it is said to be breast cancer. There could be several reasons which could cause breast cancer including genetic variation, exposure to radiation, lifestyle habits, older age, etc. There…
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer: Introduction Triple-negative breast cancer is a rare type of breast cancer that affects women. It is a rare but aggressive type of breast cancer. Around 10% of breast cancer cases belong to this category. As being a rare type of cancer, it is also very challenging to…
Myths And Facts About Breast Lumps And Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among Indian women, with a rate of 25.8 per 100,000 women and a mortality rate of 12.7 per 100,000 women. Not only the numbers are increasing each day but also the myths and doubts about breast cancer. It is recommended to…
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery or The Perspective for Breast-Conservation Surgery (BCS)
Breast-conservation surgery (BCS) and Oncoplastic breast surgery is a safe option for most female with early breast cancer. Yes, its recently, innovations in stream of oncoplastic techniques that have aided the cancer patients with reduced surgical trauma and a conservative approach that again is capable of preserving the breast. In…
Parameters To Be Considered Wisely Before Choosing Breast Cancer Treatment Oncologist
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, each patient and his/her loved being need to approach the best oncologists for the best breast cancer treatment in India. In the process of choosing an oncologist’s team for treatment, to get the best care, need to consider certain parameters. The treating team for…
BRCA1 and BRCA2: Potential Hereditary Breast Cancer Genes
Yes, the most common cause of potential hereditary breast cancer is a mutation of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. It is observed that these mutations can be inherited copies of either gene from a parent, and the individual is in the zone of a higher risk for breast cancer. In…
