What is cancer?
Cells are the basic building blocks of the organs and tissues of our body. Usually these
cells divide to make new cells in a controlled manner and beyond a point the cells are
replaced with new cells.
Weight
A person is considered overweight when his/her BMI ( Body Mass Index) is more than 25
and considered obese when the BMI is more than 30.
When should I be alert that I could have breast cancer?
After puberty, it is recommended that all women do a self-breast examination and report
if they feel any abnormalities in their breasts as breast cancer can occur ...
Breast cancer is diagnosed by Triple Assessment which means Assessment is done by the
following components namely
• Clinical Examination
• Radiological Assessment
• Pathological Assessment by Biopsy
What is Ductal Carcinoma in situ?
When the cells lining the ducts have features of carcinoma, but haven’t crossed the
basement membrane of the duct and is confined to the duct, it is called as ductal
carcinoma in situ.
What is Lobular Carcinoma in situ (LCIS)?
Lobular Carcinoma In Situ ( LCIS)is a carcinoma which arises and limited to the cells
lining the milk-producing glands of the breast.
What is Early Breast Cancer?
Staging of Breast Cancer helps us to know the severity of the breast cancer based on how
far it has spread. Staging is done based on the size of tumour....
What is Locally Advanced Breast Cancer (LABC)?
Locally advanced breast cancer means that the breast cancer is quite large in size and
has spread to the adjoining lymph nodes, muscles or skin.
What is Phyllodes tumour of the breast?
Phyllodes tumour of the breast is a tumour which arises from the connective tissue
surrounding the ducts and glands of the breast. It usually arises in women in their 40s
and may occur later than that.
We at Ganga Hospital will be happy to answer any doubts that you may have regarding treatment for breast cancer, breast reconstruction or for cosmetic surgery for the breast. Please enter your mobile number and your email ID so that we can reply back to you. You can scan and attach your reports or photos which would enable us to make a decision. Alternatively you can whats app your doubts to the Ganga Breast Care Unit number +91 9952617171. The corresponding doctor would respond to you within 24 hours
