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Self-Examination, Preventive Screening and Timely Diagnosis Key to Detect Breast Cancer in Nascent StageAdvanced technologies like VABB can aid in the diagnosis of even the smallest lesions present in the breast and in the removal of benign lumps | ||
Mumbai | Bangalore, India The incidence of cancer continues to escalate in the country, with breast cancer becoming increasingly common among women. Alarmingly, a large section of this patient pool is between 25 - 40 years of age. Leading physicians advocate the importance of self-examination and preventive screenings to timely detect any lumps or irregularities in the breast area at an early stage.
Dr. Garvit Chitkara and Dr. Sudhakar
Outlining the benefits of preventive screenings and check-ups, Dr. Garvit Chitkara, Senior Consultant, Breast Surgical Oncology and Oncoplasty, Nanavati Max Institute of Cancer Care, Mumbai, said, “A majority of patients can benefit if their disease is detected timely. In India, there is a major lack of awareness on the importance of self-breast examination, regular check-ups etc, which is often the cause of delayed diagnosis and detection of breast cancer in women. It is imperative that women be encouraged to undergo routine check-ups, be aware of advanced diagnostic techniques and not put themselves at risk due to delayed medical intervention.”
Often patients reach hospitals when their condition has considerably worsened or they are already in advanced stages of cancer, which is often the result of delayed diagnosis.
Advanced technologies like VABB are widely used abroad and is now available in India to help women take charge of their health and outsmart breast cancer. Timely detection and treatment are instrumental in reducing the risk of mortality among patients. Women must be aware of such advanced diagnostic techniques and ensure routine check-ups to detect any worrisome condition timely. |
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