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12/10/2024

The breast health and cancer program at Hcg Cancer Hospital, Borivali, Mumbai. India.
- Provide access to the full range of breast health services all in one place .
- multidisciplinary team of specialist offers breast surgery and reconstruction, breast medical oncology, breast Radiation oncology, genetic testing, and advanced diagnosis testing is such as image guided, breast biopsy
- we continue to take care of our patients long after their surgeries

10/10/2024

With the legend

06/10/2024

Breast cancer screening:
Breast cancer is a significant risk for all women, even if they don’t have dense breasts or a family history of the disease. So, it’s recommended that all women should have a breast cancer risk assessment by the time they reach 30 years of age. This helps identify those at higher risk who may need extra screening.
• For women at an average risk, starting annual mammograms (preferably 3D mammograms) at age 40 is the best approach to catch and treat breast cancer early, improving their chances of survival.
• For women with dense breasts (categories C and D) supplemental ultrasound scan is recommended in addition to the mammogram.
• If a woman is at a high risk, she may need more frequent and earlier screening with both mammograms and MRI’s.

02/09/2024

Should you get genetic testing for breast cancer?

Approximately 5% to 10% of breast cancer cases are hereditary, meaning that they’re caused by a genetic mutation inherited from a parent. Inherited mutations are called germline mutations. Two of the most well-known genetic mutations linked to breast cancer risk are changes in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes.

Genetic testing for breast cancer looks for mutations in genes that increase the risk of developing breast cancer and other cancers. The most well-known genes are BRCA1 and BRCA2, but other genes are also tested.

A positive result means you have a higher risk of developing breast cancer and other cancers. A negative result can have different meanings depending on your family and personal medical history

Who should get tested?
• people diagnosed with breast cancer at any age who have a family history of certain breast, ovarian, pancreatic, or prostate cancers
• people diagnosed with breast cancer whose treatment choices could be influenced by genetic test results
• people diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer
• people diagnosed with more than one breast cancer, where the second cancer isn’t a recurrence
• men diagnosed with breast cancer
• people diagnosed with lobular breast cancer with a family history of stomach cancer
• people diagnosed with breast cancer who are of Ashkenazi Jewish (Eastern European) ancestry
Cancer

20/07/2024

Why is it so important to get regular breast exams?
It’s important to get regular breast exams because early detection is your best chance to find cancer in the early stages. According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early, and hasn’t spread, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%.
Breast cancer that’s found early is easier to treat successfully. What are ways doctor can detect or screen for breast cancer?
I recommend that women have regular clinical breast exams and screening mammograms. These can help detect breast cancer early, which can allow for early treatment. There are a few ways physicians can find breast cancer. •Clinical breast exam: —A doctor looks for differences in size or shape between your breasts and checks for rashes, dimpling, or other abnormal signs. Your doctor will check your entire breast, underarm, and collarbone area. They will also check the lymph nodes near your breast to see if they are enlarged.
Mammogram: —This is a low dose x-ray of the tissues inside the breast. Mammograms can show a breast lump before it can be felt by a patient or her doctor. They can also show precancerous cells or other conditions.
Women should get regular screening mammograms to detect breast cancer early when treatments have the best chance of a cure. Annual screening starting at age 40 saves the most lives from breast cancer.
Women younger than 40 who have risk factors for breast cancer should ask their doctor if they should have a mammogram and how often. Women older than age 30, should talk to their doctor about being evaluated for their breast cancer risks. Women who have increased breast cancer risk may need more screening in addition to yearly mammograms.

08/06/2024

I am both humbled and honoured to receive the “PROMISING ONCOLOGIST
2024” Award organised by Times Network
Oncology Conclave.