Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting the females in the western world. As per statistics 1 in 8 females in US are at risk of developing breast cancer. The standard treatment for breast cancer has been surgical removal of the complete breast followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The removal of breast tissue is huge psychological trauma for a female. In addition to mental trauma, the extensive surgery is associated with increased chances of infections and may pose risk to heart and lungs because of radiation therapy.
Realizing the importance of breast in a female’s life, the cancer specialists have improved the treatment modalities for breast cancer. The technological advances in cancer treatment now provide an option for breast cancer to save her breast and lead a normal life. Popularly known as breast conservation therapy, it involves removing the cancerous area of the breast followed by localized radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The technique involves state of the art radiation treatment machines, experienced cancer treatment professionals and dedicated chemotherapy units. The advantages of breast conservation therapy are
a. Prevention of psychological trauma because of breast removal
b. Early recovery
c. Possibility of revision surgery in case of recurrence
India offers a great option for patients desirous of undergoing breast conservation treatment. In the past decade there has been an exponential increase in the number of dedicated oncological centres in major cities of India. The major advantages these centres offer to patients are
a. Dedicated chemotherapy units
b. State of the art radiotherapy technology
c. Highly experienced cancer treatment professionals trained in US or UK hospitals
d. Well connected to the other parts of the world
e. Impressive hospital infrastructure
f. Availability of wide range of accommodation options as per your need
g. Nearness to various world famous sites thus you can relax and explore India while you under go treatment.
Thus India offers a complete breast conservation treatment package with added values. In addition the cost of breast conservation is 1/5th to 1/10th the cost in the western world.
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