Posted in: Breast Cancer Treatment by Dr. Tarang Krishna Posted Date: 28 Feb, 2020
Breast cancer is one of the most rampant cancers in India and across the world and new innovations and advancements are coming up frequently. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, 1.5 lakh new breast cancer cases were reported in India in 2019, of which 70,000 succumb every year. Another research suggested that breast cancer accounts for 25% to 32% of female cancers in all cities across India.
In India, one woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every 4 minutes. These statistics are dreading and make it important to fight it. Medical experts and researchers around the globe are constantly working together to find better ways to prevent, detect, and treat breast cancer, and to improve the quality of life of patients and survivors. Here are some of the latest developments in breast cancer treatment. Have a look!
AI and Data Analytics is a new solution for breast cancer treatment
In order to eliminate the multiple problems related to breast cancer such as late diagnosis, unaffordable treatments, over-treatment, and inaccessibility of treatment options, multiple companies have been researching and developing various solutions. Using various technologies ranging from artificial intelligence and machine learning, the development of tech-based innovation for breast cancer has rapidly advanced in recent years.
For instance, mammography no longer is the screening test which works and gives the best results for all. With the technological advancements, tests such as digital breast tomosynthesis, whole-breast ultrasound, and AI-powered system have become much more accessible and affordable methods for screening. The 3D mammography machines are greatly simplifying the early detection and breast cancer recurrence prediction tests are helping patients to bypass the chemotherapy altogether.
Personalized breast cancer treatment
Personalized treatments are tailored to a specific patient’s need to give the most effective breast cancer treatment. It considers the genetic makeup or other markers in the cancer cells, blood, and tumour tissues and non-genetic factors such as diet & lifestyle. From diagnosis, treatment to prevention and care, this approach includes the collection and analysis of blood or tumour tissue. Here are some advantages:
- Avoid any unnecessary treatment
- The conventional treatments such as radiation, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and surgery could have side effects. With personalized treatment, these side effects can be avoided.
- It is easier to identify and involve specific medical experts depending on the need of the patient as opposed to a general medical expert or oncologist.
Better recognition of hereditary cancer syndromes
A number of genetic mutations like BRCA1 and BRCA2 are known to increase a person’s risk of developing certain cancers, especially breast cancer. But now, with next-generation gene sequencing techniques researchers are able to identify other hereditary cancer syndromes which can put people at risk. There are certain families with a strong history of cancer but the scientific discoveries have allowed to analyze blood and saliva which can help reach out to other family members earlier for preventive interventions through enhanced screenings and to identify existing cancers.
Affordable tests and treatments
People usually confuse the disease ‘cancer’ with extremely expensive investigations and treatment. Even though it is deemed as low cost by global standards, the treatment still remains unaffordable for a huge chunk of the population. With innovative, advanced, and new breast cancer treatments, the problem is being handled by various cancer institutes and startups. With continued research and development, startups are striving to make the tests even cheaper and affordable for a large segment of the population. The need is to spread awareness about these options amongst the patients and their loved ones.
Reach of breast cancer screenings and treatments
The cancer experts have had unusual observations in breast cancer occurrences in India. There is a high incidence of cancer on younger age groups in rural and urban areas. With the number of breast cancer occurrences consistently on the rise, awareness about breast cancer recurrence risk is a must.
Until a few years back, a large number of women in rural areas are a victim of a lack of proper healthcare facilities and late cancer diagnosis and care in these regions. But owing to the fact that the AI and tech-based screenings and treatments do not involve complex travel or physical examination, the availability of the tests and adequate medicines are improving diagnosis and accessibility in the poor and underprivileged regions too. These are some novel and innovative approaches in tests and treatments over the last few years:
Telemedicine
An unmanned telemedicine clinic where patients come face-to-face with medical experts from across the country. The entire process is carried out online which allows the doctors and patients to see each other virtually.
Data analytics
The experts said that a number of tests only require a small sample tissue from the cancer tumour to read, study, and access to cancer condition of the patients. These samples can be easily and safely couriered from any part of the country in just a few days enabling patients from unserved regions to access medical help. India has one of the lowest doctor-patient ratios in the world. In such cases, these machine-based tests are helping reach a larger number of patients.
If you wish to learn more about the latest developments in breast cancer treatment and find the most suitable option for you or your loved ones, get in touch with Cancer Healer Center. We are one of the leading cancer hospitals in India. To schedule an appointment or for more information, contact us now!
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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.
