SAFE RADIOTHERAPY FOR BREAST CANCER

Before modern advances in cancer treatment, surgery was always the first line of treatment. However, in spite of removing the tumor and in the case of breast cancer, the breast itself, the recurrence

Before modern advances in cancer treatment, surgery was always the first line of treatment. However, in spite of removing the tumor and in the case of breast cancer, the breast itself, the recurrence of the cancer at another site, had doctors befuddled. Interestingly, as breast cancer treatment evolved over the years, it led to the understanding of the metastasis of the cancer near and away from the primary location. Today advanced imaging technology and targeted treatment has improved to such an extent that Breast Cancer related deaths are significantly less. Dr. Surendran J – Senior Consultant Radiation Oncology (at ) discusses the mode of treatment when approaching Breast Cancer. Ans: Any noticeable change in shape, size or texture of the breast, is a red flag. Thickening of the skin or a lump on the breast or armpit, calls for a medical examination. Diagnosis starts with a thorough physical examination, and then a mammogram or an MRI scan to get a visual of the growth. If cancer is suspected, a biopsy is next in line - where some tissue or fluid from the breast is taken to be further tested. Early detection of Breast Cancer makes all the difference in its treatment and cure.