A lot of Indian women are succumbing to breast cancer, solely due to the lack of awareness or social stigmas, leading them to ignore the early symptoms and in turn lowering their chances of survival. In a bid to spread the awareness about breast cancer and educate people about the early symptoms and diagnosis, Dr. Suguna Chirla gives us a low down on the latest treatment options:
A lot of Indian women are succumbing to breast cancer, solely due to the lack of awareness or social stigmas, leading them to ignore the early symptoms and in turn lowering their chances of survival. In a bid to spread the awareness about breast cancer and educate people about the early symptoms and diagnosis, Dr. Suguna Chirla gives us a low down on the latest treatment options:
Breast cancer treatment involves a multimodality approach such as advanced imaging and radiation. The treatment may depend on the stage of cancer and the receptor status (estrogen and progesterone receptors and her 2 neu receptor). Thanks to newer and advanced treatment procedures, survival rate of breast cancer patients has increased tremendously.
Triple-negative breast cancers
ER, PR & Her 2 neu breast cancers, are aggressive and do not respond to hormonal therapies. While hormonal therapy and herceptin aren’t likely to treat triple-negative breast cancer, new types of chemotherapies are being studied in clinical trials with promising results.
What are the symptoms of iron deficiency anemia?
Iron deficiency commonly causes tiredness, fatigue and pale skin. If severe, it can also cause breathlessness on exertion, hair loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and occasionally strange cravings for non-food substances such as chalk and dirt (pica), especially in children.
Advanced Imaging:
Newer imaging with scintimammography (molecular breast imaging) uses a radioactive drug called ‘tracer’ that is injected into the vein. Early studies suggest that it’s almost as accurate as MRI.
Radiation Oncology:
The American Oncology Institute believes in precision treatment planning, which collaborates with the superior usage of expertise, technology and evidence-based treatment. Targeted radiation therapies ensure accurate treatment through advanced machinery to treat the diseased cells without affecting the nearby areas. Tumor board is a concept wherein a patient’s journey is planned based on the best international treatment practices and the doctors of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute.
Surgical Oncology:
Surgical oncology is a specialty that focuses on the surgical treatment of a variety of cancers of both early as well as advanced cancers for all age groups and genders. Through surgery, a surgical oncologist removes cancer and an area of healthy tissue surrounding it in order to prevent cancer from recurring in that area. Our surgical oncology team includes several highly-qualified, experienced surgeons devoted to producing optimal outcomes for patients and advancing surgical management techniques for cancer.
Medical Oncology:
Medical Oncology is the use of specialized medications, referred to as chemotherapy drugs, to control and eradicate cancerous cells throughout a patients body. AOI’s medical oncology team includes extremely proficient doctors with expertise in the latest techniques in chemotherapy. They use the latest medical evidence to create specific treatment regimens based on every patient’s unique needs. We determine the right treatment plan for each individual based on various factors as stage of cancer, extent of the damage, other medical conditions, and location within the body.
