These tests look for cancer markers in the urine, blood or body tissue. Doctors use these tests to decide the type of cancer you have and what treatment your cancer will respond to. Common tumor marker tests include:
Mammography
Used to detect presence of any lump in the breast
Cost: Rs.2,000 to 3,500
(for both breasts)
Ultrasound
Used to check if the breast lump is soft or solid and to check its size and location
Cost: Rs. 1,200 to 2,000
(for both breasts)
Biopsy and FNAC
Used to confirm is the lump consists of any cancer cells
Cost: Rs.5,000 – 20,000/-
CT scan
Used to check if the cancer has moved out of breast area to chest wall
Cost: Rs. 2,000 – 10,000/-
PET CT scan
Used to identify if cancer has spread to other organs such as lung, liver etc.
Cost: Rs. 14,000 – 32,000/-
Bone Scan
Used to check if cancer has invaded the bones
Cost: Rs.5,000 – 10,000/-
Breast surgery is done to remove cancer cells from the breast. Most women with breastcancer need surgery. In early-stage breast cancer, surgery can help achieve 87% to 100%survival rate in patients.
Lumpectomy or Breast Conservation Surgery
Surgery done to remove only the tumor, not the entire breast.
Cost: Rs. 75,000/- onwards
Mastectomy or Complete Breast Removal Surgery
Surgery done to remove the whole breast along with the tumor
Cost: Rs.90,000/- onwards
Breast Reconstruction & Plastic Surgery:
Surgery done to reconstruct the breast. Excellent cosmetic results can be achieved with latest techniques
Surgery: Rs.1.5 lakh onwards
All stages (stage I to IV) of breast cancer benefit from medical treatments such as chemotherapy. Depending on your cancer type and stage, the oncologist will prescribe one or more combinations of the below therapies.
Chemotherapy
Targeted Therapy
Hormone Therapy
Immunotherapy
Using high intensity x-rays, the breast region is targeted to kill cancer cells. Over 60% of cancer patients benefit from Radiation Therapy. Advanced precision radiation therapy techniques are available that minimize side effects. Breast cancer patients are commonly prescribed:
3D CRT
IMRT
Palliative Radiation Therapy for advanced cases
All-women breast oncologists
Average Experience of breast oncologists: 18 years
Trained from international cancer institutes in US & Europe
Counselling from breast cancer survivors
Personalised anti-cancer diet & nutrition guidance