MBBS, MS - General Surgery, FICS (Surgical Oncology), Fellowship of Association of Indian Surgeons(FAIS), Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery(FMAS) & Reproductive Medicine, Fellowship of Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo Surgeons (FIAGES)
Oncologist, Ghaziabad
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39 years experience
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Even after menopause a woman should undergo mammograms.
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Menstrual Cycle has got nothing to do with the development of Breast Cancer. Menopause doesn t denote that one is safe from the risks of developing Breast Cancer. On the contrary a woman above 55 should get regular checkups, especially mammograms in order to remain healthy. After all, aging people tend to develop cancer.
Breast Cancer is hereditary and one who has a family history of breast cancer is likely to be assailed by this ailment.
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Cancer is a disease that does have a propensity of running in the family. However, it does not mean that a person having a family history of cancer will mandatorily develop the ailment. It can be managed by undergoing genetic counseling in case the person has the chances of being a carrier of autosomal disorders.
Breast Cancer that can be treated locally follows which of these methods?
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A breast cancer that is not metastatic can be treated by surgery. But if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body, treatments such as Hormone Therapy, Biological Therapy and Chemotherapy are required.
What is Stage 0 Breast Cancer?
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Stage 0 is the earliest stage of breast cancer, also known as in situ or non-invasive breast cancer. As the name suggests, this is a type of cancer which is concentrated within the breast and has not spread beyond the originating point. Stage 0 Breast Cancer is absolutely curable. Stage 1 and Stage 2 are also early stages of Breast Cancer. The former refers to a condition where the cancer has not spread beyond the breast and the latter refers to a condition where the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.
Breast Cancer cannot be managed.
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The chances of developing Breast Cancer cannot be eliminated. But it can be managed. Some of the preventive measures include eating healthy, exercising and staying in shape, refraining from smoking and drinking among other things. In other words, lead a healthy lifestyle, stay alert (check for lumps or development of questionable symptoms around your breasts regularly) and keep Breast Cancer at bay.
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