Breast Cancer Treatment in India In BLK-Max Hospital New Delhi India

About Breast Cancer:

When cancer cells start forming inside the breast, it is known as breast cancer. After skin cancer, It is the most common type of cancer among women.

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Causes:

It is difficult to determine the exact cause of breast cancer. However, the following factors increase the chances of getting breast cancer:

Genetic factors:

If the person inherits family genes that have a history of breast cancer, the risk of occurrence of breast cancer increases for that woman.

Sex and Age:

Chances of breast cancer increases as the female grows older.

Obesity:

Unhealthy living conditions that lead to weight gain also increase the risk of breast cancer.

Age of menopause or start of the period:

If a female began getting her periods at an early age or is approaching menopause at an older age, it increases the risk of breast cancer.

First child:

If a female has her first child after the age of 30 or has never been pregnant, the risk is higher.

Exposure to radiation:

High exposure to harmful radiation at a young age also increases the chances of breast cancer when they grow older.
Drinking alcohol or undergoing hormonal therapy after menopause also increases the risk of breast cancer.

Symptoms:

Following are the symptoms that can be a sign of breast cancer:

• Change in the shape, appearance or size of one breast or both.
• Variations in the skin texture of the breast.
• Scaling and flaking of the skin around the nipple.
• A lump formation on the breast or armpit.
• Redness of the skin over the breast.

Diagnosis:

• Breast examination by the doctor to check for lumps is the first step to diagnose breast cancer
• An X-ray of the breasts also known as a mammogram, or a breast ultrasound to detect the nature of a lump or abnormality
• A breast MRI
• Biopsy: Removal of cells/ tissues to test for cancer.
• Other tests may include blood tests, PET and CT scan

Treatment:

Surgery:

A surgery aims to remove the cancerous cells or lumps from the breast and is called a lumpectomy. A mastectomy removes the entire set of breast tissues. Various other surgical procedures remove specific lymph nodes. Depending on the stage of cancer and its extent, doctors may suggest different procedures.

Radiation Therapy:

Radiation therapy uses high energy rays like proton rays or x-rays to kill cancerous cells. Sometimes the doctors may suggest it even after the surgery to remove the remaining mutated cell.

Chemotherapy: |

Chemotherapy aims to kill the rapidly growing cancerous cells through chemical drugs. Sometimes doctors prescribe chemotherapy before the surgery to reduce the lump size before removing it.
Others: In addition to these three most commonly used treatment methods, hormonal therapy, targeted drug therapy, and immunotherapy may also be used depending on the stage and type of breast cancer.

Recovery:

Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy are treatments that go on for a period of four to six months as required. The recovery after breast cancer takes a long time and may also need emotional support for the patient. Doctors may recommend additional medicines and a regular check-up to keep a check on the recurrence of cancer cells. Some patients also undergo physiotherapy and other exercises to keep themselves active and avoid the swelling of the arm.

Cost of Breast Cancer Treatment in India

The total cost of breast cancer treatment in India starts from USD 2000

Although it differs for every stage.

the average success rate for breast cancer treatment in India is 80%
The stay for treatment in India can be anywhere between 7 days to 6 months, depending on the type of treatment and stage of cancer.

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