Breast Cancer
Expert consultation for breast cancer diagnosis, staging, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and personalized treatment planning.
Understanding Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women. With early diagnosis, proper staging, and personalized treatment planning, outcomes can improve significantly.
Treatment depends on stage, hormone receptor status, HER2 status, patient age, overall health, and previous reports.
Early evaluation is important if you notice a breast lump, nipple discharge, skin changes, or abnormal mammogram findings.
Types of Breast Cancer
Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Cancer
Cancer that may respond to hormone-blocking treatment.
HER2 Positive Breast Cancer
Cancer that may need HER2-targeted therapy.
Triple Negative Breast Cancer
A subtype that may need chemotherapy and selected immunotherapy.
Symptoms to watch for
Recognising early symptoms leads to earlier diagnosis and better outcomes.
How Breast Cancer is diagnosed
Clinical Examination
Physical examination and medical history review.
Mammography / Ultrasound
Imaging helps identify suspicious breast changes.
Biopsy & Pathology
Confirms diagnosis and cancer type.
ER, PR and HER2 Testing
Helps decide hormonal and targeted therapy.
Staging Workup
CT, PET CT, or other scans may be advised when needed.
Treatment options available
Treatment depends on type, stage, and patient health. Dr. Kumar designs individualised plans:
Outlook & prognosis
Outcomes depend on stage, subtype, and treatment response. Modern treatments have significantly improved survival:
Early Stage
Better outcomes are possible with timely diagnosis and planned treatment.
Locally Advanced
Multimodality treatment can help improve control.
Advanced Disease
Treatment focuses on control, quality of life, and longer survival.
Frequently asked questions
Need expert treatment guidance?
Consult Dr. Shikhar Kumar for breast cancer treatment planning, report review, and second opinion.