Breast cancer specialist in Noida

 

Worldwide, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women and the second highest in terms of mortality rates.  Men can also develop breast cancer, although incidences are rare.  About 90% of all breast cancer cases start in the tissue of the milk ducts or in the lobules that supply milk to the ducts. It is possible to diagnose breast cancer at an early stage.  The early detection of cancer greatly increases the chances of successful treatment.

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Age: Women who are over the age of 50 are at greater risk.

Personal History of Breast Cancer: Patients who have previously been diagnosed with breast cancer in one breast are more likely to develop the cancer in the other breast.

Personal History of Ovarian Cancer: Because ovarian cancer is associated with hormone use, a history of ovarian cancer increases the risk of breast cancer.

Family History of Breast Cancer: The risk of developing breast cancer is higher if there is a family history of breast cancer.

BRCA1 or BRCA2 Mutation: Mutations of these genes are associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer.  

Exposure to the Hormone Estrogen: The female sex hormone estrogen induces female characteristics.  Extended exposure to estrogen can increase the risk of breast cancer.

Lifestyle Factors, such as obesity, lack of exercise, drinking alcohol, exposure to high radiation

Breast cancer specialist in Noida

Treatment of breast cancer requires a multidisciplinary team of physicians such as surgeons, radiologists and cancer specialists, who together will make the most suitable treatment plan for each individual patient.  The doctors will make their decision based on the following factors:

Size, location and characteristics of the cancer cells

Stage and spread of the disease

Age and health of patient

Hormone receptors

Pre- or post-menopause 

Factors indicating disease severity, such as the HER2 gene