We see breast cancer differently!
It is treatable and curable.
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the breast and spreads to the other organs in the body. Cancer starts when cells begin to grow out of control. Breast cancer cells usually form a tumour that can often be seen on an x- ray or felt as a lump. Breast cancer occurs almost entirely in women, but men can get breast cancer too.
It’s important to understand that most breast lumps are benign and not cancer (malignant).
Non-cancerous breast tumours are abnormal growths, but they do not spread outside of the breast.
Where does breast cancer start?
Breast cancers can start from different parts of the breast.
Most breast cancers begin in the ducts that carry milk to the nipple(ductal cancers)
Some start in the glands that make breast milk (lobular cancers)
There are also other types of breast cancer that are less common like phyllodes tumour and angiosarcoma
A small number of cancers start in other tissues in the breast. These cancers are called sarcomas and lymphomas and are not really thought of as breast cancers.
Swelling of all or part of a breast (even if no lump is felt)
Skin dimpling (sometimes looking like an orange peel)
Breast or nipple pain
Nipple retraction (turning inward)
Nipple or breast skin that is red, dry, flaking or thickened
Nipple discharge (other than breast milk)
Swollen lymph nodes (Sometimes breast cancer can spread to lymph nodes under the arm or around the collar bone and cause a lump or swelling there, even before the original tumour in the breast is large enough to be felt.)
Stages I – IV are invasive breast cancers
Stage I
At this stage, tumours are very small (upto 2 cm) that either have not spread to the lymph nodes
Stage II
These are large tumours (2 cm across) that have just started to invade to few nearby lymph nodes
Stage III
These tumours are large (up to 5 cm across) and growing into surrounding tissues and lymph nodes
Stage IV
These tumors started in the breast but have now invaded to other parts of the body like bones, lungs, liver or brain.
Breast self examination or clinical breast exam. If you have symptoms or lump, you may have to undergo one or more of these follow-up tests to rule out or confirm the presence of cancer.
Triple assessment -
Diagnostic Mammography: Mammograms uses low-dose x-rays to discover unusual signs or symptoms like lumps or abnormalities in one or both the breasts more closely. This is commonly used during an initial breast cancer screening.
Ultrasound: Breast ultrasound uses sound waves to show certain breast changes that are harder to identify on mammograms. This aids in differentiating between a solid mass and a fluid-filled cyst
MRI: This may be recommended as a screening tool for those at higher risk of breast cancer as a follow-up to a mammogram or ultrasound.
Biopsy: allows the doctor to extract a tissue sample and get it analyzed by an onco-pathologist to check if the cells are cancerous. It also reveals the type of breast cancer.
Depending on the type and stage of breast cancer, treatment modalities or combinations are selected:
Surgery (to remove the cancerous part:)
Mastectomy
Breast-conserving surgery
Oncoplasty Sentinel
lymph node biopsy
Axillary lymph node dissection Reconstruction
Other therapies include:
Chemotherapy - Neo-adjuvant and adjuvant treatment
Radiation therapy
Hormone therapy
Targeted therapy
A risk factor is anything that increases your chances of getting a disease, such as cancer. But having a risk factor, or even many, does not mean that you are sure to get the disease. While you can’t change some breast cancer risk factors—family history and ageing, for example—there are some risk factors that you can control.
Lifestyle-based risk factors:
Drinking Alcohol
Being overweight
Not physically active
Not having children
Not breastfeeding
Birth Control
Menopausal hormonal therapy
Breast Implants
Risks factors you cannot change:
Born Female
Getting older
Genes
Family history of breast cancer
We believe in fulfilling your aesthetic desires with subtle natural enhancements
Breast Aesthetics covers a number of planned surgical procedures which are available to improve the appearance of breasts, as a result of developmental problems, significant weight loss, or planned alongside breast cancer surgery - when it is termed ‘Oncoplastic Surgery’.
The surgery is done by changing the volume and shape of a breast in proportion to the body and the requirement of the individual.
Breast Aesthetics surgery can involve:
Breast reduction.
Breast enlargement (augmentation).
Breast lift (mastopexy) .
Breast reconstruction.
Nipple reconstruction.
Symmetrisation (either reduction or augmentation).
Lipomodelling / Lipofilling
Male breast reduction/ Gynecomastia
After cancer surgery we strive to give our patients the most natural looking breast possible with the minimum of scarring.
Breast Aesthetic surgery helps women to regain a suitable breast appearance and can boost a sense of self-esteem and body image.
Some patients also state that Breast Aesthetic surgery can significantly help them psychologically, particularly during a very stressful time.
Breast Aesthetic surgery is also performed in cases where an individual wishes for a different appearance. A breast reduction as part of a breast cancer treatment can signal a whole new start in life for a patient at a very distressing time.
A breast aesthetics procedure assists with:
Improvement of scars.
Balancing breasts in proportion with the patient’s body, and achieving a natural look
When performed as part of breast cancer treatment, paying particular attention to the size and shape of the breasts can facilitate delivery of other treatments to the breast, such as radiotherapy
Help balance breast sizes and facilitate comfort when wearing a bra
Treat pre-existing issues with large breasts – for example neck pain, back pain and shoulder grooving.
Breast Aesthetics’ surgery’s main aim is to achieve an optimised breast shape, which is proportionate to the patient's body.
Breast Aesthetics is suitable for any individual who is:
Aged 18 and above
Not suffering from chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes
Not planning pregnancy or breastfeeding in the near future
As part of breast cancer surgery – known as Oncoplastic Surgery
A non-smoker, and not suffering from a chronic inflammatory condition.
We believe in treating breast cancer and rebuilding the breast affected by cancer.
We believe in fulfilling your aesthetic desires with subtle, natural enhancements.
There is no escaping the fine print – Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer affecting woman in the country, having overtaken cervical cancer. It is also more common in younger age group. The survival rate of breast cancer in India is low because the detection takes place late.
Our passion and special interest lies in the prevention and cure of breast cancer as well as, aesthetically recreating this symbol of femininity by skilfully working as a breast surgeon such that we can become a medium to empower woman by providing optimum breast care. Knowing the existence of breast cancer is not enough, a win against it is.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
An annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer.
Book between 1st Oct – 31st Oct to avail 1 free consulation.
