Month: October 2024

Breast Cancer – A Kannada Television Interview

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October is observed as ‘Breast Cancer Awareness’ month worldwide. Last week, I was interviewed by Zee Kannada News, a Kannada television channel. The interview covers the diverse aspects of breast cancer treatment – including risk factors, diagnosis, comprehensive treatment in the current era and the importance during treatment of addressing all aspects – mental, emotional, … Read more

Fibroadenoma And Breast Cancer

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25 year old Malati, a mother of two, had travelled 2000 km, from the eastern corner of the country. She had a lump in her right breast, the size of a marble. She wanted it removed surgically. Clinical examination and an ultrasound showed unequivocally that the lump was a simple fibroadenoma – a very common … Read more