Breast Cancer

One should consult with a doctor if they observe some abnormal breast changes. A swelling or hardness in the breast area could be an indicator of various situations that include breast cancer. Consult a gynecologist or a breast specialist for an exam. 

It is not that common in teenagers but there is no harm in being alert. Young women even at 19, should be aware of their breast health and report any unusual findings, like lumps or changes in breast appearance, to your doctor.

Yes, it's possible for breast cancer to show up quite quickly, in as little as 6 months. Being alert to any changes and consulting your doctor if something seems unusual is critical for early detection and treatment.

Consult with your oncologist if you can try immunotherapy or radiation therapy.

Breast cancer can have various causes, and not all cases are linked to genetic mutations. Factors like age, family history, hormones, reproductive history, etc. can also contribute to breast cancer risk. It's a complex disease and personalized treatment plans are required. Consult with an oncologist for accurate guidance.

Generally in India, breast cancer treatment costs can start as low as INR 85,770 (1,076 USD) and go as high as INR 16,46,300 (20,653 USD). Read more about about all the cost about - Breast cancer treatment cost here.

The Onkodeep gene test is a genomic profiling test that examines the genetic characteristics of a tumor to provide insights into potential treatment options. The accuracy of the test may depend on the quality of the sample. It's best to consult with your mother's oncologist for personalized advice in this specific case. 

The mastectomy cost ranges from Rs. 1,50,000 to Rs. 4,00,000. You can read this blog to get more info about the costs - Breast removal surgery (mastectomy) cost in India

please consult surgeon after truct biopsy send these test -ER,PR,Her-2neu,Ki-67 test perform whole body PETCT.

Hello, You can get your mother treated at any of the above given hospitals. All of them treat Metastatic Breast Cancer. All the Hospitals would give you best quality treatment. You can go to Government/ Charitable Hospitals if you want treatment that would be cost - effective but with the possibility of a long waiting period. 

Some of the leading Charitable/Government Cancer Hospitals in India, who are also affordable: 

• Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (Government Hospital)
• Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore (Government Hospital)
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi (Government Hospital )
• Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Delhi (Charitable Hospital)
• Adyar Cancer Institute, Chennai (Charitable Hospital)
• Shri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore (Charitable Hospital)

You can find more hospitals on this page - Breast Cancer Treatment Hospitals in India.

Hello, Below we are attaching a page which you can explore to find numerous options - Breast Cancer Treatment Hospitals in India. Take care, wish that you get the best possible outcome, approach us whenever you need guidance!

Hello Anjuman,

As you have mentioned we will try to answer your 3 questions.

1. We are afraid that the details you have mentioned is not enough to determine, at what stage the cancer is now. The stage of cancer depends upon different factors like the:
   • Size of the tumour.
   • How close the tumour is to the lymph nodes and whether it has been effected.
   • Whether the tumour has spread to other organs From the details you have given we can only say that the cancer is stage 2 or greater.
2. Treatment for breast cancer depends on at what stage the cancer is in. There are different kind of treatments available for breast cancer. These are the different treatments available for different stages of breast cancer:
   • Stage 0 : Mastectomy (Surgical Removal of breast), Lumpectomy with and without radiation(Surgical Removal of Lump), Hormonal therapy
   • Stage 1 : Total Mastectomy, Lumpectomy with radiation, Surgical Removal of Lymph nodes, Chemotherapy(May be recommended), Hormonal Therapy, Targeted Therapy
   • Stage 2 : Total Mastectomy with or without radiation, Lumpectomy with radiation,  Surgical Removal of Lymph nodes, Chemotherapy (Commonly Recommended),  Hormonal Therapy, Targeted Therapy
   • Stage 3 : Total Mastectomy with or without radiation, Chemotherapy followed by Lumpectomy and Radiation, Hormonal Therapy, Targeted Therapy
   • Stage 4 : Surgery followed by radiation, Chemotherapy (Mostly recommended), Hormonal Therapy, Targeted Therapy, Treatment to other parts of the body is also done in case cancer has spread.
3. The cost of breast cancer depends on the stage and intensity of the cancer. The cost of surgery in a private hospital will be around the range 4000 USD - 6000 USD( 278,000 INR - 417,000INR ). Chemotherapy prices entirely depend on the prices of drugs. For a rough estimation the cost range would be 800 USD - 1500 USD ( 56,000 INR - 105,000 INR ).

We recommend you to visit an oncologist quickly. We hope this information helps you and we wish your mother a speedy recovery. On this page you will find best hospitals to treat her in India - Cancer Hospitals in India.

Hello Annet, For breast cancer treatment at stage 2 B, Surgery is going to be the base followed by:

1. Chemotherapy,
2. Radiation Therapy,
3. and Hormone Therapy.

Thus, surgery is an important and compulsory part of treatment. Since in this stage the tumor has spread to lymph nodes, so they have to be removed along with the lump to get the best possible results. Thus, Mastectomy (Breast Cancer Surgery) is needed.

But don't worry after surgery you can get breast-conserving surgery done through which breasts can be reconstructed. Hope this answers your query.

For hospitals you can visit our page - Best Breast Cancer Treatment Hospitals in India.

Hello, Your wife is having a recurrence of breast cancer. The tests will help in determining the spread and stage of cancer. The suggested treatments are:

1. Hormone therapy- since the test shows ER/PR+ and HER-ve hormone therapy will be the most considered option.
2. Targeted therapy.
3. Bone-building drugs.
4. Radiation therapy.
5. And surgery may be used according to signs and symptoms. In some cases to control advanced cancer.

You can always take opinion from other oncologists and then arrive at an appropriate decision, you can refer our page if you want more details regarding same - Best Oncologist In India. Wish your wife a speedy recovery. Hope our answer helps you.