Breast Cancer

About

This is the type of cancer that begins with the abnormal growth of cells in the breast tissue. It is the second most common type of cancer. Although the maximum number of patients are Women, but anyone can get Breast Cancer since everyone is born with some breast tissue. Fortunately, breast cancer survival rates are increasing nowadays. The widespread awareness and advanced technology have played a major role.

Symptoms

Signs & Symptoms of Breast Cancer include:
A thickened area of skin or lump that feels different from the surrounding tissue.
An inward-turned or flattened nipple.
Change in the colour of Breast skin. In Fair people, the skin may look pink or red & in people with brown or black skin, the skin on the chest may look red or purple.
Change in size, shape or appearance of the breast.
Peeling, flaking, crusting or scaling of the skin of the breast.

Causes

Genetic mutations (e.g., BRCA1, BRCA2)
Family history of breast cancer
Hormonal factors (long-term estrogen/progesterone exposure)
Increasing age
Personal history of breast cancer
Radiation exposure
Obesity
Lack of physical activity
Poor diet
Alcohol consumption
Reproductive factors

Diagnosis

Apart from the physical changes that one should observe timely, there are certain tests to diagnose breast cancer. Some of them are :

Clinical breast exam
Mammogram
Ultrasound
MRI
Biopsy
Blood tests
Genetic testing

Treatment

Surgery: Removing cancerous tissue (lumpectomy, mastectomy)
Radiation therapy: Using high-energy rays to kill cancer cells
Chemotherapy: Using drugs to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells
Hormone therapy: Blocking hormones that fuel certain cancers
Targeted therapy: Drugs targeting specific characteristics of cancer cells
Immunotherapy: boosting the immune system to fight cancer

Our Breast Cancer Specialists

Dr. Mandeep Singh

Director - Pulmonary Medicine Department

MBBS, MD, DM(T.B, Res. Disease)

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Dr. Navdeep Singh Nanda

Thoracic Surgeon

MBBS(Gold Medalist), MS(General Surgery), DNB(Thoracic Surgery), MNAMS

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Dr. Dilbag Singh

Consultant Pulmonologist Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Specialist

MD Pulmonary Medicine , DNB Respiratory Medicine, MRCP UK SCE , Eupoean Diploma Respiratory Medicine , Fellowship Sleep Medicine ( ISDA ) , Fellowship Critical Care Medicine ( Gurgaon Fortis ) Ex DM Fellow ( SKIMS )

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Dr. Neeraj Vijay Gajwani

Resident - TB & Chest

MBBS

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FAQs

It’s important to consult a healthcare provider promptly for further evaluation. Most breast changes are not cancer, but early detection and timely treatment are crucial for better outcomes.

Breast cancer stages range from 0 (non-invasive, such as ductal carcinoma in situ, DCIS) to IV (advanced, where cancer has spread to distant organs). Staging helps guide treatment decisions and prognosis.

While not all cases of breast cancer can be prevented, adopting a healthy lifestyle (including regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol intake, and avoiding smoking) may help reduce the risk.