Cancer Care

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, affecting approximately one in thirty (30) women. It develops when breast cells grow uncontrollably and form a malignant tumour. While it can occur in men, the vast majority of cases are diagnosed in women, typically above the age of 40.

At Anand Cancer Hospital in Surat, we have over three decades of experience treating breast cancer at every stage. Led by Dr. Jayesh R. Shah — a Surgical Oncologist trained at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York — our team offers advanced surgical options including breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy), modified radical mastectomy, and laparoscopic procedures.

Breast Cancer at Anand Cancer Hospital, Surat

Dr. Jayesh R. Shah — Surgical Oncologist 35+ Years of Experience 110-Bed ISO-Certified Hospital Surat, Gujarat

Overview

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. It affects roughly one in thirty (30) women. Breast cancer is an uncontrolled growth of breast cells.

Key fact: Found rarely in males. Early detection dramatically improves outcomes — most cases caught at Stage 1 are curable.

Risk Factors

Can occur any time after 20 years of age.
A woman who has had breast cancer in one breast.
Strong hereditary factors (grandmother, mother, aunts, sisters).
Early onset of menstrual period.
No children, or first child after the age of 30.
No breastfeeding.
Late menopause.
Lifestyle factors — obesity, lack of exercise, alcohol use.
Hormone exposure (especially progesterone, estrogen).
Radiation exposure.
Found rarely in males.

Symptoms

Common symptoms of breast cancer include:

Changes in the size or shape of the breast.
New lumps or a thickening in the breast or under the arm.
Skin irritation or changes — puckers, dimples, scaliness, or new creases.
Warm, red, swollen breasts with a rash.
Skin resembling the surface of an orange.
Blood or other discharge from the nipple.
Retracted or inverted nipple.

Early Detection

Self-breast examination every 2 months.
Yearly mammogram after 45 years of age.
If a family history exists, mammogram after 35 years of age.
Mammography is the best tool doctors have to screen for breast cancer and can detect cancers too small to be felt.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) may be used for very high-risk women.

Diagnosis

Screening and/or diagnostic mammography
Ultrasound
MRI scan
Biopsy — necessary to confirm the diagnosis

Self Examination

Breast Self-Examination (BSE)

It is advisable to do this between the 7th and 10th day after menstruation, every month.
Menopausal women can do this every month on a fixed date.
Stand in front of a mirror and observe any changes in your breast's shape, size, skin colour, and swelling.
Keep one hand below a pillow and examine the breast with the palm and fingers of the other hand, using a circular and vertical strip or wedge movement.
Squeeze the nipple to check for any discharge or blood.

Treatment

Treatment options for breast cancer include:

Surgery
Chemotherapy
Radiation
Hormonal therapy

Surgery

Surgery is the main treatment for breast cancer and the procedure depends on the stage of the disease.

Stage 1 (small tumour): the breast can be saved by removing only the tumour — called partial mastectomy or lumpectomy.

Stage 2 (larger tumour): treatment requires removing the affected breast and lymph nodes — called modified radical mastectomy.
Stage 3 (multiple lymph nodes): sometimes a radical mastectomy is needed.

With the use of plastic surgery, the breast can be reconstructed (silicon breast).

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Dr. Jayesh R. Shah