Breast Cancer Specialists in Malad, Mumbai, Maharashtra

What is Breast Cancer?

Breast Cancer is a malignant tumor that develops from cells in breast tissue, most commonly originating in the ducts or lobules that produce milk. It is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide, though it can also rarely occur in men. Early-stage breast cancer is often highly treatable, while advanced disease that has spread to other organs is more difficult to manage. Regular screening through mammography has significantly improved early detection and survival rates in recent decades.

Causes of Breast Cancer

Results from genetic mutations that cause breast cells to grow uncontrollably, with risk influenced by inherited mutations such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, family history, early menstruation or late menopause, and hormone replacement therapy. Lifestyle factors including obesity, alcohol consumption, and lack of physical activity also contribute to risk.

Symptoms of Breast Cancer

New lump or thickening in the breast or underarm, change in breast size or shape, skin dimpling or puckering, nipple discharge or inversion, redness or scaling of the nipple or breast skin, breast pain that doesn't go away, swelling in part of the breast

Treatment & Types of Breast Cancer in Malad, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Treatment is tailored to cancer stage and type, commonly involving surgery to remove the tumor, followed by radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy for hormone-receptor-positive cancers, and targeted biologic therapy for specific molecular subtypes. A multidisciplinary approach combining these modalities has substantially improved survival outcomes.

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