Posted in: Cancer by Dr. Tarang Krishna Posted Date: 07 May, 2016

A mother is the greatest blessing of our lives. With International Mother’s Day on 8^th May 2016, most of us are planning to bring a big grin on our mother’s face with some or the other surprise.

But keeping her away from any health complication could also infuse her life with joy and happiness. One such major health problem is Breast Cancer. Studies suggest that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her life. As women with age above 40 years are more prone to breast cancer, thus, it is essential to get your mother screened for breast cancer in order to avoid any further complication.

So, what is Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is a malignant growth that begins in the tissues of the breast. It is one of the most common cancers among women around the world. Therefore, it is important for women to be breast aware.

Risk Factors of Breast Cancer

• Family history: It increases the risk by two to three folds.

• Reproductive factors: Late menopause and late age at first childbirth

• Age: Breast cancer risk increases after a certain age (above 40)

• Lifestyle-related factors: Using oral contraceptives

• Obesity and heavy drinking

Symptoms of Breast Cancer

• A change in size or shape of one or both the breast

• Redness or rash around the skin or nipple

• Discharge from one or both the nipples

• Lump in several parts of the breast

• Constant pain in the breast

• If one or both the nipples change in shape (inverted)

How is Breast Cancer Diagnosed?

• Mammogram (X-ray of the breast)

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

• Breast Ultrasound

Treatment for Breast cancer

Breast cancer treatment in India depends on various factors including the type of breast cancer, stage, the spread of the disease, the size of the tumor, menopause etc. One of the best treatments options for breast cancer in India is Immunotherapy - a therapy that uses the person’s immune system to fight the disease. It is done either by stimulating the immune system or by providing components to boost the system. The therapy is available in one of the best cancer hospitals in India, Cancer Healer Center.

Awareness

With awareness of Breast cancer, it could be prevented to a great extent. Some of the points to be kept in mind are:

• Limit alcohol

• Stop smoking

• Maintain a healthy weight

• Breastfeed (if you can)

• Regular exercise

• Include more of vegetables & fruits and less of red meat

• Get yourself checked on a regular basis

About The Author

Dr. Tarang Krishna

Dr. Tarang Krishna, Director at Cancer Healer Center, is the perfect epitome of perseverance and dedication.

He has an impressive educational background to his credit. He completed his under-graduation in Medicine and Surgery from Pune, India and did his MD (Hom) from Agra University, India.Thesis on MD was on "Treatment of cancer" where he presented cases of almost 100 patients and the response of the medicines in the treatment of cancer. He then completed his Ph.d in Oncology from the United Kingdom and his thesis on the ‘Efficacy of Medicines in the Treatment of Cancer’ is greatly commemorated and honored.

He befittingly represents alternate medicine and has contributed significantly towards the development and research of immunotherapy.

Through his nationwide chain of “Cancer Healer Center” clinics he strives to offer superior cancer treatment, using immunotherapy.