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Top Techniques of Breast Cancer Treatment in India

by Cancer Consult India Cancer Consult India
Treatment options for breast cancer depend upon the extent of cancer, it also combines different types of approaches, combined called a Multidisciplinary approach.

Though cancer doctor in Delhi recommends very personalized treatment some which depend on factors such as; 
  • The stage of cancer.
  • subtype of tumor
  • Age, health and menopausal status of the women.
  • If there are known mutations in genes like BRCA1, BRCA2. 
Here are the top options for the treatment of Breast cancer

Surgery
Surgery is done to remove the tumor along with some healthy tissues around the site. Through the Surgery, nearby auxiliary lymph nodes are assessed.
  • Lumpectomy: In this tumor and some of the non-cancerous tissues are removed.
  • Mastectomy: In this procedure, the entire breast is removed. Although there are other several types of mastectomy, which is done according to the condition of women.
  •  Reconstructive (plastic) surgery
Mostly Breast Cancer Treatment In India, hospitals let the women choose if they want to have breast reconstruction surgery. This is a complex procedure usually performed by the plastic surgeon. So you need to choose Best Oncologist in Delhi NCR so that you will be treated with the best treatment options. For all those patients who have lumpectomy and reconstruction surgery at the same time, they get an almost similar look of their breasts. 

Radiation therapy
In radiation therapy, high energy X -rays are used in the treatment. The doctors who are specialized in this treatment is called a radiation oncologist. Here are given some types of radiation therapy. 
  • External-beam radiation therapy: This is one of the commonest types, of radiation that is given from outside of the body.
  • Intra-operative radiation therapy: When a probe is used for the, radiation treatments. 
  • Brachytherapy: In this radiation therapy, the radioactive substance is placed into the tumor. 

Therapies by using medication
In this therapy, drugs are used to destroy the cancerous cells. During this treatment, drugs reach the whole body through the bloodstream and target the cancerous cells. Mostly, Cancer Specialist in Delhi prescribes Systemic therapies.
Here are some common ways for this therapy; 
  • IV(intravenous) 
  • An injection into, a muscle a pill or capsule orally. 
Following are the types of systemic therapies;
  • Chemotherapy Hormonal therapy
  • Targeted therapy
  • Immunotherapy
Somehow a person may receive more than one type of therapy in the meantime. Or they can also be given as a small part of treatment with radiation therapy. 

Bone modifying drugs
These drugs are used in bone cancer. They provide strength to the bones and prevent their destruction. They are also used to prevent the reoccurring of bone cancer. There are certain types of drugs that are used in low doses to prevent the extent of osteoporosis.

Adjuvant therapy
It is the additional or primary treatment that is designed to achieve the desired outcome of the treatment. Adjuvant therapy with the use of chemotherapy after the surgery reduces the risk of cancer recurring.

Also Read: ​Diagnosed With Breast Cancer? Keep These Things In Mind


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