BI-RADS 2: What Does This Mammogram Score Mean?
Medically reviewed by Dr. Garvit Chitkara, MBBS, DNB (Gen Surg), HBNI Fellowship in Breast Oncology (TMH), Clinical Observership in Breast Oncoplasty at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — Consultant Breast Surgical Oncologist, Mumbai, with 17+ years of...
What Causes a Lump in the Breast During Breastfeeding?
Discovering a breast lump while breastfeeding can understandably cause concern. Breastfeeding and the hormonal changes around pregnancy can alter the breast tissue and may cause several benign conditions, including engorgement, inflammatory breast changes,...
HER2neu -Positive Breast Cancer: Treatments and What to Expect
In HER2neu-positive breast cancer, the HER2neu receptor is overexpressed in the cells, which encourages cells to grow. Therefore, cancer cells multiply and grow faster than normal. This means that HER2neu-positive breast cancer is more aggressive than HER2neu-negative...
Exercise After Mastectomy: A Safe Recovery Guide by Dr. Garvit Chitkara
Recovery after a mastectomy is rarely a straight line. Some days you feel ready to move, others your body asks you to slow down. Both are normal. The right exercises, started at the right time, can speed up healing, restore shoulder movement, and lower the risk of...
How Often Are Follow-Ups Needed After Breast Surgery?
Surgery marks the end of one phase, not the end of care. What happens in the months and years after breast cancer surgery is just as important as the operation itself. Follow-up appointments catch recurrence early, monitor treatment side effects, and give patients a...