What Is Breast Cancer?

1. Oncoplastic BreastSurgery Women’s Wellness & CancerClinic A HEALTHY YOU INYOUR STORY…

2. HHS_PIL_Women’s Wellness & CancerClinic_bfront Artwork@100% - Size: 148.5mm(w) x 210mm(h) Paper: Influence210gsm What Is BreastCancer? In other words,the breast reconstruction procedureis carried out immediately which eliminates the need for a subsequent procedure on a futuredate. Thus, Oncoplastic Surgery tends to preserve her sexuality, restoreherbodyimageandenhanceherself-esteemhence mitigatedepressionandimprovethequalityofherlife. tionSurgery-removalofcancerouslumporremovaloftumor. The normal breast consists of milk-producing glands that are connected to the surface of the skin at the nipple by narrow ducts.Theglandsandductsaresupportedbyconnectivetissue made up of fat and fibrous material. Blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic channels to the lymph nodes make up most of the remaining breasttissue. BreastCancerrefertouncontrolledgrowthofbreastcells. It develops in the breast tissue, primarily in the milk ducts (ductal carcinoma) or glands (lobular carcinoma). The tumor maygrowandinvadetissuearoundthebreast,suchastheskin or chest wall. These cells may also travel to locations in the bodywheretheyarenotnormallyfound.Whenthishappens,it is called metastaticcancer. 1 in 22 womendevelop breast cancer in India.It is the most commoncancerinurbanareasofIndia. In fact, Oncoplastic breast surgery gives better cosmeticresults without disfiguring thebreast. Onequarterofbreastcancersincidencesneedatotalmastec- tomy.Butthesetoocanbereconstructedimmediatelysothat one need notlive without a breast. What is Oncoplastic Breast ReconstructiveSurgery? What is aMammogram? A mammogram is an X-ray ofbreast. A digital mammogram uses less radiation compared to a plain mammogram,hence is safer.Digitalmammography isthegold standard for screening breast cancer inwomen. Whilediagnosisofbreastcancercanleadtoanegativepsycho- logicalimpactinawoman,itis necessarytoknowthatmost cancers are curable and a favorable prognosis leads tobetter lifeexpectancy.Thepsychologicaltraumaofbreastcancercan with losing her breast when mastectomy is done.Mastectomy orlossofbreastcaninduceextremedepressioninthepatient What are the othertreatment options for BreastCancer? duetothemutilationwhichcauseslossofherfeminity,body What precautions should I take for prevention of BreastCancer? survivaltoo. Radiation, Hormone therapy, Targeted therapy,Chemotherapy. After Breast OncoplasticSurgery • STAY FIT- Regular exercise for 45 mins in a day for4-5 days in a week. Intake of low calorie and low fat diet. Reduction of alcoholintake. • SELF BREAST EXAMINATION- Check your breasts once amonth,threetofivedays afteryourmenstrualperiod ends. • GET SCREENED-Go for an annual Breast Cancerscreen- ingintheformofmammographyafter40 years. • ASK-A detailed discussion with your doctorregarding use of oral contraceptive pills and Hormone Replacementtherapy. WithTumor Why is the Breast Clinic at P. D. HindujaHospital the right choice forme? We, at HHS Breast Clinic, aim at providing you the most comprehensive and integrated breast treatmentmanagement centre in the city. P. D. Hinduja Hospital breast unit brings to youthemostadvancedbreasthealthserviceswith State-of-the-Art Imaging intown. We arecommittedtoprovidingyouwithinformationoncancer, early detection and prevention, better diagnostics and treat- mentoptions. Ourmottoistoensurethateverywomanattendingtheclinicis approached in a holistic manner and briefed about breast health thus raising awareness and eradicating myths about breastcancer. We combinesoundconceptsofcancerremovalwiththemost aesthetic approaches for breastreduction. Our team, headed by an internationally renowned Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, constantly strive to serve you with our com- passionatecare.Ourcounselorsarewelltrainedtosupportyou, relieve your dilemmas and strengthen yourpositive attitude. OncoplasticBreast Surgeryistheintegrationoftwomajor specialties viz. Breast Cancer Surgery and CosmeticSurgery. This combined approach ensures improved aestheticoutcomes withoutcompromisingthelocalcontrolofthecancer.Breast Lift+Breast Augmentation+Breast Conservation Surgery for Is Breast Cancercurable? thecancerisdoneinthesamesittingsothatthepatient has aestheticbreastsimmediatelyaftertheprimarysurgery.Itthus leadstobettershape,appropriate size, lessornoscars anda Yes, it is curable if detectedat an early stage,i.e, Stage 0 (pre-cancer), Stage I and II (earlycancer). perkeduplookthatallhumansdreamofatanyage. Most womenhave droopy breasts after pregnancy. This gets correct- ed during the breast cancersurgery. DoIneedtoundergocompleteremoval of breasts if diagnosed withcancer? Oncoplastic Breast Surgery also encompassesimmediate Breast Reconstructive Surgery after Mastectomy whichinvolves restorationofbreastswithpatient’sownfattissue(Autologous No. Early stages ofcancercanbetreatedby Breast Conserva- Reconstruction) or breast prosthesis (ImplantReconstruction).

3. HHS_PIL_Women’s Wellness & CancerClinic_bfront Artwork@100% - Size: 148.5mm(w) x 210mm(h) Paper: Influence210gsm • sophisticated infrastructure and equal attention to lifestyle and serves as a one stopdestina- tion to yourbreast enhancement. • Weare equippedwiththelatesttechnologiessuchasDigitalMammography,ColourDoppler with Breast Elastography, 3D DigitalTomosynthesis. • Our doctors specializein:- • Oncoplastic Breast ConservationSurgery • Reconstructive Breast Surgery with Implants andflaps • Lymphedemamanagement • State-of-the-Art Diagnostics suchas: • Image-Guided NeedleBiopsy • Image-GuidedVacuumAssistedBiopsyforthemanagementofnon-palpable lesions of thebreast • Trucut, Mammotome and CoreBiopsy • Sentinel NodeBiopsy LinkingRoad Madhu Park S. V.Road KharStation 11thRoad P. D. HindujaMarg KharTelephone Exchange 29.10.14 11th Road, Khar (W), Mumbai-400 052. • For Appointments: 022 4510 8989 /6154 8989 For Emergency: 022 2646 9911 / 6174 6099 •www.hindujahospital.com/khar