Breast Cancer Surgical Oncologist

Breast Cancer

Awareness & Understanding

Empowering women with knowledge, early detection, and hope for a healthier future

Early Detection

Regular screening saves lives

Prevention

Knowledge is your best defense

Support

You’re not alone in this journey

Understanding the Challenge

Rising Incidence

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in Indian women, with almost one lakh cases diagnosed every year. The incidence is likely to increase even further in the coming years.

What It Is

Breast cancer is an invasive tumor involving the mammary glands of the breast, representing one of the foremost challenges in women’s healthcare.

Comprehensive Treatment

  • Surgery
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Chemotherapy
  • Hormonal Therapy
  • Targeted Therapy

Signs & Symptoms

Early recognition of these warning signs can make all the difference. Stay alert to changes in your body.

Nipple Changes

  • Recent onset nipple retraction
  • Any nipple discharge, especially bloody
  • Peeling, scaling, crusting and flaking of pigmented skin around nipple

Skin Changes

  • Dimpling of the skin
  • Redness and pitting of skin
  • Orange peel-like skin texture

Breast Changes

  • Change in the shape of the breast
  • Appearance of new swelling
  • Feeling different from surrounding skin

Risk Factors

Understanding risk factors helps in making informed decisions about prevention and screening
Demographics
Genetics & Family History
Lifestyle Factors
Reproductive History
Medical History
  • Females have higher incidence than males
  • Elderly women have higher incidence
  • Personal history of breast cancer increases risk in other breast
  • Family history of breast cancer increases risk
  • 5-10% of breast cancers are inherited through gene mutations
  • BRCA1/2 gene mutations greatly increase risk
  • Obesity increases risk of breast cancer
  • Alcohol consumption increases risk
  • Lack of physical activity
  • Early menstruation (before age 12) increases risk
  • Late menopause increases risk
  • First child after age 30 increases risk
  • Never being pregnant increases risk
  • Postmenopausal hormone therapy increases risk
  • Previous breast disorders increase risk
  • Radiation exposure during childhood increases risk
  • History of lobular carcinoma in situ