Breast Cancer
The most common cancer among women in India. Early detection through screening and self-examination significantly improves treatment outcomes.
Understanding Breast Cancer
Breast cancer develops when cells in the breast tissue grow abnormally and form a tumour. It is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women worldwide and in India.
At Cancer Institute (WIA), we have been at the forefront of breast cancer research and treatment for over seven decades.
With advances in early detection, surgical techniques, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy, breast cancer survival rates have improved considerably.
Common Symptoms
- A new lump or mass in the breast or underarm area
- Change in the size, shape, or appearance of the breast
- Dimpling, puckering, or thickening of breast skin
- Nipple retraction, discharge, or scaling
- Redness, swelling, or warmth over the breast
- Persistent pain in the breast or nipple area
Risk Factors
- Female gender and increasing age (over 50)
- Family history of breast or ovarian cancer
- BRCA1/BRCA2 gene mutations
- Early menarche or late menopause
- Obesity, physical inactivity, and alcohol consumption
- Prolonged hormone replacement therapy
Our Treatment Approach
Multidisciplinary, evidence-based treatment tailored to each patient.
Surgery
Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) or mastectomy with sentinel lymph node biopsy.
Chemotherapy
Neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy using evidence-based regimens.
Radiation Therapy
External beam radiation or brachytherapy after surgery.
Hormonal & Targeted Therapy
Anti-oestrogen agents and HER2-targeted drugs like trastuzumab.
Supportive & Palliative Care
Nutrition counselling, psycho-oncology, physiotherapy, and pain management.
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