Breast Cancer |
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Gynecologic | Head & Neck | Gastrointestinal | Urologic | Breast Cancer |
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One of the most extensively researched cancers in the world is breast cancer. |
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Investigation and treatment are catered to the individual needs. Facilities for |
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FNAC |
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Tru cut biopsy under USG or mammographic guidance. |
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Stereotactic wire guided excisions can be carried out. |
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Standard and digital mammography. |
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MRI with a dedicated breast coil is routinely done. |
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Surgical Options: |
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Mastectomies with Axillary Node management is done by sentinel node or node sampling in clinically negative axillae. |
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Those with obvious nodal disease would get a complete axillary dissection preferably with preservation of one or two intercostobrachial nerves so as to reduce morbidity. |
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Therapy: |
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Molecular Marker studies are done on the tumor to help plan adjuvant therapy. |
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Chemotherapy. |
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Monoclonal antibody therapy, and |
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Hormonal therapy. |
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Radiation facilities have with high quality linear accelerators using IMRT as well as IGRT machines. |
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Rehabilitation: |
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Options of an external prosthesis or a simultaneous or delayed reconstruction can be
carried out. |
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Reconstruction is done either using silicon prosthesis with or without an additional muscle flap, or a TRAM flap (muscle and fat taken from the lower abdomen and transposed to the breast). |
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Physiotherapy and |
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Occupational therapy aids with the rehabilitation and arrangement for wigs, external prosthesis can be made. |
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