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What is Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer occurs when cells grow uncontrollably in either breast. It then spreads and invades other body parts. Breast cancer is more likely to affect women over the age of 50 and rarely occurs in men. There are different types of breast cancers that are named based on the type of cell or tissue affected.

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Dr. Amit Jotwani

CoFounder,CMO,Chief Oncologist

 MD (Radiotherapy), FHPRT, SBRT(Netherlands), AMPH

Dr. Shikhar Kumar

MD, DNB,DM – Medical oncology, ECMO

MD (Radiotherapy), FHPRT, SBRT(Netherlands), AMPH

Dr. Rakesh Shankar Goud

MBBS, DNB-Radiation Oncology

MD (Radiotherapy), FHPRT, SBRT(Netherlands), AMPH

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Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer

Fitness Tips For Breast Cancer Survivors

Consult an oncologist and get breasts examined

Diagnostic Tests for Breast Cancer in Kolkata

Screening mammogram: It is a reliable screening test for breast cancer. It helps to find any abnormal growths in your breasts through an x-ray. Diagnostic tests include

Breast ultrasound: An ultrasound machine uses sound waves of the internal organs to create images of the tissues inside the breast. Breast MRI: An MRI scan gives detailed images of the breasts. This helps determine how far the cancer has spread.

Breast biopsy: A biopsy is the most accurate way to diagnose breast cancer type and grade of cancer cells.

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Advanced Procedures for Breast Cancer Treatment in Kolkata

Surgery for Breast Cancer: A surgical oncologist is the one who specialises in performing surgery and will do surgery for breast cancer. Breast cancer surgery is performed in different ways:

Lumpectomy: This surgical procedure removes only the tumours and a little portion of surrounding non-cancerous tissue, leaving most of the breast behind.

Mastectomy: This surgical procedure removes the entire breast. Mastectomy is included with two different procedures such as skin-sparing mastectomy and nipple- sparing mastectomy.

If surgery is not possible. Doctor will recommend Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, Targeted therapy, Immunotherapy, or frormonal therapy to shrink the tumours.

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Cost of Breast Cancer Treatment in Kolkata

The cost of breast cancer treatment may vary depending on hospital facilities, medical expertise, pre-treatment costs (consultations, blood tests, and scans), type of treatment you are receiving, and post-treatment costs (follow-up consultation for periodic checks including tests, scans, rehabilitation, and medications).

To know the cost details for your breast cancer, you can call us at 9019923337 and we will give you an estimate.

Approximately, the cost of breast cancer treatment in Kolkata ranges between INR 75,000 to INR 15,00,000.

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Clinical Experience & Patient Stories

We are always pleased to hear positive feedback about Onco Cancer Centres. Here are some of the testimonials we’ve received from our Patients

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Based on 97 reviews
Rhuthvik Rhuthvik
Rhuthvik Rhuthvik
09/12/2022
A massive place to fight with cancer Dr.Amith sir and Dr.Shikhar sir are the god gifts to the patients who suffering from cancer. The nature in the clinic was so pleasent we don't feel that we are in hospital any time in the day 24/7 doctors available in phone calls.And people in the clinic are so friendly please do visit this clinic you will save your valuable money and time and better option to fight with cancer.Don't rome here and there for cancer treatment
zeeshan ali
zeeshan ali
07/12/2022
The best cancer clinic in hyderabad. Dr. Amit and Dr. Shikhar are one of the most experienced oncos available. My father has esopheagul cancer. They gave a tremendous treatment regimen. Very sympathetic and highly transparent in their approach and absolutely non commercial. Their new infrastructure idea of giving chemo therapy with an ambience of recliners, open view and foot massages is really great. You dont feel like you are in a hospital at all, that really helps the patients psych. The really awesome thing about this centre is the senior doctors are available on call any time of the day. And when I say anytime. Really anytime of the day. I would definitely recommend this to every one looking for a cancer treatment, especially for people who are soectical of the big hospital infra and where patients are just numbers with no personal touch involved.
bunt y
bunt y
22/11/2022
That a a great consulting Dr. Suneel koushik. He has explained everything in a clear manner and the follow up done by Praveen was great. Narsing Rao this man has taken care everything and give the best service from stepping inside the hospital till we mobe out. Thank you everyone and thank you ONCO Omini kothapet.
Rap0lu Narsingrao
Rap0lu Narsingrao
17/11/2022
We came here for the surgery and surgery was do Dr.suneel sir t was successfully done very happy before surgery what ever we heard regarding quality and caring by the onco cancer center it was prooved we have seen here at omni kothapet thanks to onco cancer team we comple satisfied
mohammed waliuddin
mohammed waliuddin
17/11/2022
Good patient care and hospitality, doctor consult was good.
Sundeep Kailwoo
Sundeep Kailwoo
15/11/2022
Dr. Shikhar Kumar was patient and detailed in his diagnosis and recommending the next course of actions . really appreciate the services provided by Onco cancer care gachobowli
sai kumar
sai kumar
14/11/2022
We are very satisfied with the service....we have done 1st cycle of chemo treatment at Omni hospital by Dr suboore by the onco cancer centre it was really very nice and we are happy to take treatment under such care...we are heard by the person Also from onco cancer centre people are getting Quality and caring and there could be a teamwork by onco Cancer center...So finally we are very satisfied from my end will refer to other persons to onco cancer centre at Omni hospitals kothapet...Thank you
Bhaskar. T
Bhaskar. T
07/11/2022
I'm suffering from stage 4 castration resistant Prostate carcinoma. Dr. Shikar Kumar sir explained us very well about the treatment plan and options. The main appreciable thing is the time taken by him to explain everything and answer the doubts patiently with empathetic approach. He and the staff would also call through phone to remind about the additional care that has to be taken at home and inquire about any side effects. Though this condition is incurable, effort for progression-free survival along with the quality of life is more important and Dr. Shikar sir has been very helpful in this along with palliative care. Thank you very much sir. And the chemotherapy cycles were given in such a delightful environment, with convertible sofa chair and large window view from 5th floor, that it feels more like home than hospital.
Shankar Reddy
Shankar Reddy
06/11/2022
Dear Shikar sir, I would like to appreciate your efforts and uncompromised professionalism when my family needed the most. You are truly a gentleman and sophisticated doctor with a sensitive human touch. Thanks for looking after us. Your team is expectional .

Frequently Asked Questions on Breast Cancer Treatment in Kolkata

The cause of a particular type of breast cancer is unknown. But, there are certain risk factors that can increase the chances of getting breast cancer. Such factors include:

  • Age: For some people as their age increases, their chances of getting breast cancer also increases.
  • Genetic mutations: Having a personal or family history of breast or ovarian cancer with gene mutations, then both men and women in their families are at increased risk
  • Previously treated with radiotherapy, mainly to the chest area
  • Certain hormone therapies
  • Being overweight
  • Conceiving after 30 yrs or not breastfeeding can also fall under risk factors
  • Lifestyle risk factors including drinking alcohol and not being physically active can also increase your risk. So, try to follow a healthy lifestyle and stay physically active to avoid the risk.

The next important step after diagnosis is the staging of cancer. Your doctor will assign a stage to your breast cancer based on the results of diagnostic tests. A particular stage defines the severity of cancer and how far it has spread. Generally, breast cancer can be described in 5 stages, from stage 0 to stage 4.

Stage 0: Cancer is present only in the milk-producing ducts and is less likely to affect nearby healthy tissues. The 5-year survival rate is 100% for every woman at this stage.

Stage I: In this stage, tumours are smaller and cancer is confined to the breast. It is the earliest stage of breast cancer and the 5-year survival rate is 100%.

Stage II: Here, tumours can be smaller or slightly larger and may spread to lymph nodes in the underarm region. Women with this stage can have a 50% chance of having a 5-year survival rate.

Stage III: Breast cancer is locally advanced at this stage and has spread to surrounding healthy tissues and lymph nodes. Women with this stage can also have a 50% chance of having a 5-year survival rate.

Stage IV: This is the last stage, also called the metastatic stage. Here, cancer has spread to distant organs such as the liver, lungs, bones and brain, and the 5 yr survival rate is low.

Early-stage breast cancers have higher chances of getting cured including stage 3, Only stage 4 is complicated to cure but it can be treated to prolong life to some extent.

Along with the staging, doctors also find out the grade of your breast cancer with the help of a biopsy. Grade refers to the characteristics of cancer cells and is explained as grade 1, grade 2 and grade 3. In grade 1, cancer cells look almost like normal cells and grow slowly, so there are fewer chances of getting metastasized, whereas grade 3 cancer cells are aggressive and spread rapidly.

Breast cancer first spreads to nearby lymph nodes in the underarm region, around the collarbone and breast, and can also affect surrounding healthy tissue. If undetected at this stage, it gradually metastasizes and spreads to the liver, lungs, bones, and brain.

Signs may vary depending on where the breast cancer has spread. Some of the signs it shows while spreading are as follows.

  • Bone pain or fractures if spread to bones
  • Headaches or dizziness if the brain is affected
  • Chest pain, shortage of breathing, coughing and fatigue if spread to the lungs
  • Breast pain, unusual discharge from the nipple, lumps or thickening of breasts or in the underarm if the chest wall is affected
  • Nausea, swelling of feet or hands and jaundice if spread to the liver
  • Pain, memory loss, headaches, blurred vision, double vision, difficulty with movements and seizures if the brain or spinal cord is affected

Women or men with a personal or family history of breast or ovarian cancer due to genetic mutations are at a very higher risk for breast cancer. In addition, growing age, a history of radiotherapy to the chest area, being overweight, being an alcoholic, physically inactive lifestyle, and certain hormonal therapies can increase the risk of breast cancer.

Yes, gynaecologists can perform clinical breast examinations to check for any signs of cancer. It is recommended to make an appointment with a gynaecologist once a year from the age of 13 or 15. During the consultation, your gynaecologist will look for any lumps, enlarged lymph nodes and skin changes in the breasts or underarm area. If your doctor finds any indicative signs of breast cancer, then diagnostic tests will be offered or else you will be referred to a relevant oncologist.

If you are at risk of developing breast cancer, it is important to go for screening to find it early. Mammograms are the standard screening tests that can effectively detect breast cancer. It takes an x-ray of the breasts and the procedure lasts for 3 – 5 min. There are several types of mammograms and your doctor can recommend the right one for you. Women aged between 40 to 44 years can go for screening once a year with a doctor’s approval. Women between the ages of 45 to 54 are advised to undergo mammography every year. But women over 55 can get a mammogram every two years. If any woman has higher risk factors like genetic mutations, personal or family history of breast cancer, then screening with a mammogram along with a breast MRI is recommended every year starting at age 30.

Early-stage breast cancers have higher chances of getting cured. Stages 1 and 2 can be effectively cured with surgery and subsequent radiation therapy. There are cases where even a stage 3 breast cancer patient was also cured and lives in remission. But metastatic breast cancer that is at stage 4 and has spread to other body parts cannot be cured but can be treated to prolong the life span.

Long-term side effects are seen in a few people depending on the kind of treatment they received. Breast cancer treatment commonly causes changes in the physical appearance of breasts, persistent pain, fluid accumulation in lymph, fatigue, weakness, respiratory system problems, and problems in remembering things, inability to pay attention, and problems in taking decisions.

After finishing the treatment, you are considered breast cancer free if you have been in remission for five years or more with no signs of cancer recurrence. For some people, there are chances of cancer recurrence. So, you should have regular follow-ups with your doctor for monitoring your health.

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