In this video, Dr. Somashekhar S.P., who is one among the most accomplished super specialty consultants in Surgical Oncology, Robotic Surgery, HIPEC, PIPAC in India talks about how breast cancer is a very treatable form of cancer, especially if caught early. There are many myths about breast cancer, but with modern medicine, most women with breast cancer can keep their breasts and most of their lymph nodes.
Techniques to treat breast cancer
- Breast conservative surgery: This is a surgery where only the tumor is removed, rather than the entire breast.
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy: This is a procedure where only a few lymph nodes are removed, rather than all of the lymph nodes in the armpit.
- Minimally invasive surgery: This type of surgery uses smaller incisions and can lead to a faster recovery time.
- Anoplasty: This is a procedure that can help to prevent lymphedema, which is a swelling of the arm that can occur after lymph node removal.
- Lymphovascular anastomosis: This is a procedure that can also help to prevent lymphedema.
- Immunotherapy: This is a type of treatment that helps the body's immune system fight cancer.
These techniques can help women with breast cancer to not only be cured of the disease, but also to have a good quality of life and good cosmetic outcomes. The treatment can be done as an outpatient procedure, or in one and a half days.
For further information, consult our experts at Aster Whitefield Hospitals.
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