Breast Cancer

Types:

Invasive ductal carcinoma: Most common type, starts in milk ducts.
Invasive lobular carcinoma: Begins in lobules (milk-producing glands).
Other types: Include inflammatory, medullary, and tubular carcinomas.

Risk factors:

Family history: Genetics play a role.
Age: Risk increases with age.
Genetic mutations: BRCA1 and BRCA2.
Radiation exposure: Previous radiation therapy.

Symptoms:

Lump or thickening: New lump or change in breast tissue.
Skin changes: Dimpling, redness, or scaliness.
Nipple changes: Discharge, inversion, or pain.

Diagnosis:

Mammogram: X-ray imaging.
Ultrasound: Sound wave imaging.
Biopsy: Tissue sample.

Treatment:

Surgery: Lumpectomy or mastectomy.
Chemotherapy: Medications to kill cancer cells.
Radiation therapy: Targeted radiation.
Hormone therapy: For hormone receptor-positive cancers.
Targeted therapy: Medications targeting specific cancer cell genes or proteins.

Importance of early detection:

Improved treatment outcomes: Early detection increases chances of successful treatment.
Increased survival rates: Regular screening and prompt treatment.

Screening guidelines:

Annual mammograms: Typically recommended starting at age 40 or as advised by your healthcare provider.

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Dr. Hemant Malhotra

Professor & HOD

Experience38years

QualificationMBBS, MD (Medicine), FRCP (London), FRCP (Edinburgh), FACP (USA), MNAMS, FICP, FUICC, FIMSA
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Dr. Sapana Bothra Jain

Professor & HOD

Experience8years

QualificationMBBS, MS (General surgery), MCh Endocrine and Breast Surgery (SGPGIMS Lucknow)
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Dr. Ajay Yadav

Professor

Experience10years

QualificationMBBS, MD(Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology- AIIMS, New Delhi)
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Dr. Satyajeet Soni

Associate Professor

Experience5years

QualificationMBBS, MD, DrNB- Medical Oncology
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Dr. Ram Krishna Sai

Associate Professor

Experience7years

QualificationMBBS, MD (General medicine) DM, (Medical Oncology)
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Dr. Ankur Punia

Assistant Professor

Experience6years

QualificationMBBS, MD(Medicine), DM(Medical Oncology- SAIMS, Indore)
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