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A: The kind of management a patient would opt for depends on factors like tumor size, stage of cancer, overall health condition of the patient. The following methods are available for this illness:

• Surgery
• Radiation Therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Hormone Therapy
• Targeted Therapy

A: Since there is a range of treatments, possible risks posed by them would differ. The following list includes common risks:

• Infection
• Lymphedema
• Scar tissue around the implant
• Fatigue
• Bleeding
• Sleep problems
• Depression
• Heart damage
• Swelling of breasts
• Breast tenderness

A: Breast cancer seeps in silently. It can be tricky to know when treatment is required. The following are some common symptoms:

• A lump in the bosoms
• Redness
• Change in size of the breast
• Inverted nipple
• Changes in its shape or appearance
• Changes in the skin
• Peeling of skin

A: Oncologists are specialized doctors who care for cancer patients. They are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of this illness. The specialty of oncology includes surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists and more. A team of medical specialists will provide complete care to the patient.

A: Most cases require a multidisciplinary approach (where various medical specialists work together). Breast cancer treatment is of various kinds. These are:

1. Surgery: Surgery for cancer in mammary glands means removing a part of or the entire breast in order to treat it. Types of surgeries include:

• Lumpectomy- This is also known as breast-conserving surgery. In this surgery, only the affected parts, where cancer is located, is removed. A small area of healthy tissues is also removed.
• Mastectomy- This surgery removes all the tissues in the breast.
• Sentinel node biopsy- Your lymph nodes may be affected due to breast cancer. Your doctor will discuss with you and recommend this surgery to avoid cancer from spreading to lymph nodes. In this procedure, a small number of lymph nodes from under the arm are also removed.
• Axillary Lymph node dissection- In this surgery, multiple lymph nodes are removed. If cancer is discovered in sentinel lymph nodes, this surgery is recommended.
• Removing both breasts: This surgery is based on the patient’s choice. To prevent cancer from spreading, people choose to get both breasts (healthy and unhealthy) removed.

• External beam radiation therapy- A machine is used to project radiations to the patient’s body.
• Intra-operative radiation therapy- An operation to expose energy beams inside a patient’s body.
• Brachytherapy- Another technique is to place radioactive material inside the body.

A: This type of cancer is on the rise in India. It is a malignant growth that affects the cells in the mammary gland. This disease can happen to both men and women. The treatment for the same depends on the size of cancer, its stage and the condition of the patient. There is a wide range of treatment methods in India.

A: This medicament is indicated by your doctor after the evaluation of your health condition. The plan to be executed is decided after breast examination tests. The stage of cancer determines which plan is indicated. Breast cancer can pose a risk to a person’s life. The treatments have evolved effectively. Your general physician would recommend you to an oncologist based on your symptoms. Your oncologist, along with other medical experts, will direct your treatment plan. Sometimes more than one method is included in the addressing of the illness to treat it.

A: Cancer care is a long term process. After the health is restored, you should expect the following:

• Visits to the doctors
• Post-surgery Mammograms
• Pelvic Exams
• Lab Tests
• Bone Density Tests

A: Before deciding on how to handle this illness, the following should be considered: Medical History: Your doctor would ask you about your medical history in detail. You would be expected to describe your symptoms and past medical happenings. Family History: Cancer is a genetic condition. Your oncologist will ask you about your family history regarding the disease. Reproductive History: Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of this illness in women. You should inform your doctor about your age when you had your first period, your first delivery, your menopause and more. Physical examinations: Physical examination would include factors like weight, height, size, shape, appearance, and changes in nipples and breasts. Lab tests: A wide range of tests would be required to pursue redressal. These include chest X-ray, mammography, CT, ECG, PET and more.

A: Breast cancer treatment can be a lengthy process. Consultations, tests, therapies and more can take up to several weeks. This treatment is performed under the attention of an oncologist. Tests before the medical therapy are done in the diagnostic labs of a hospital. This method may also require the patient to be hospitalized.

A: Cancer in the chest region, like any other long illness, can be life-threatening. Medical science has come up with various treatment methods to treat it. The basic purposes of the treatments are:

• To destroy the cancerous cells in the respective region of the body
• To prevent cancer from coming back