Abstract

NEWER TREATMENT MODALITIES IN MANAGEMENT OF BREAST CANCER

Yadav Rupali*, Jagdale Deepali and Dr. C.S. Ramaa

Abstract

Breast cancer is a malignant (cancer) tumor that starts in the cells of the breast. Breast cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in women worldwide. Breast screening in normal and/or asymptomatic women is essential to reduce the burden of breast malignancies. Breast cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in women worldwide. Breast screening in normal and/or asymptomatic women is essential to reduce the burden of breast malignancies. A majority of Indian breast cancer patients self-detect any clinically relevant breast abnormality such as a palpable lump, or at a stage when there are secondary manifestations such as local skin or chest wall changes and/or distant metastases. Abnormal BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes may account for up to 10% of all breast cancers. Main challenges for breast imaging in India include a large number of women presenting with advanced breast cancers, inadequate breast imaging facilities and its variable quality. This review emphasizes on current trends, imaging and treatment options for Breast Cancer.

Keywords: Abnormal BRCA1, BRCA2, asymptomatic.