If I have a Mastectomy Do I Need Chemo?
TL;DR Chemotherapy isn’t compulsory after every mastectomy. The decision depends on cancer type, stage, lymph node involvement, hormone receptor and HER2 status, and recurrence risk. Early, localized cancers may need surgery alone. When needed, chemo usually...
Breast Swollen After Lumpectomy
Are you dealing with having your breast swollen after lumpectomy? Don’t panic—you’re not alone. Many patients experience this common postoperative symptom, and there are effective ways to manage it. Dr. Garvit Chitkara, a renowned breast cancer surgeon in Mumbai,...
Fibroadenoma Over Age 50
TL;DR Fibroadenomas are benign breast lumps, most common in women aged 21–25 and accounting for under 5% of cases over 50. They don’t raise cancer risk but warrant evaluation given age-related concerns. Options include observation, surgical excision, or...
If Breast Biopsy Is Negative Can It Still Be Cancer?
TL;DR Yes, a negative breast biopsy can occasionally miss cancer. False negatives stem from sampling error, tumour location, small size, technique, or pathologist interpretation. Some lesions like atypical hyperplasia or LCIS also raise future risk. If symptoms...