Lymphoma Treatment in Pune: Stay calm, stay assured.

 

For the purpose of this article, it is important to distinguish lymphoma from breast cancer: lymphoma is a neoplasm which originates in lymph tissue, but lymphoma is not actually breast cancer. Having said that, lymphoma can be difficult to distinguish from breast cancer in the early stages of the disease. We will be using these terms interchangeably when discussing Lymphoma diagnosis in Pune and Lymphoma treatment in Pune.  

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), deaths from cancer worldwide are projected to continue rising, with an estimated 14 million deaths in 2030. Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting urban and rural Indian women.

The last three decades have seen a steady rise in the number of breast cancer patients. At Onco-Care Cancer Centre, we truly believe that early breast cancer detection is the key for highly effective lymphoma treatment in Pune. The incidence of breast cancer in women increases with advancing age.

Women who are 50 to 74 years old and are at average risk for breast cancer should get a mammogram every two years. Women between 40 and 49 should talk to their doctor and get an opinion about when to start and how often to get a mammogram. Women should weigh the benefits and risks of getting mammograms before age 50.

Where can you get screened?

You can get screened for lymphoma at a doctor’s clinic or a hospital. At Onco-Life Cancer Centre, Pune, one of the best cancer hospitals in Maharashtra, we offer both: lymphoma diagnosis and lymphoma treatment. 

Tests to detect lymphoma: 

Let’s start with breast self-examination. Being acquainted with how your breasts look and feel can help you notice symptoms such as lumps, pain, or changes in size that may be of concern. If you detect any change, you should consult a doctor without delay. For lymphoma diagnosis in Pune, you could also get an exam done by a doctor or nurse, who uses her hands to feel for lumps or other changes.

The likelihood of breast cancer or lymphoma depends on the person’s age as well as her family history. Do remember that just because your doctor suggests a screening test does not necessarily mean she thinks you have cancer. In some cases, for women who have a strong family history or a personal history of cancer, the doctor may recommend genetic testing.

If you are planning to get an insurance policy, some insurance companies insist on a mammogram. Please talk to your insurance agent to know more. 

Along with your age, weight and history, further lymphoma diagnostic tests will be recommended to find: 

• The size and type of tumour
• The location of the tumour in the breast
• Breast sensitivity to hormones
• Denseness of the breast tissue 

All breast tumours may not be malignant (cancerous). Some of them could be benign (non-cancerous). In such cases, malignancy is ruled out by conducting a biopsy and other related histopathological tests. 

Various types of Lymphoma treatments in Pune:

The oncologist will advise a specific breast cancer treatment based on the medical history and also the size, location, type and grade of breast cancer.

In breast conservation surgery only the part of the breast containing the cancer is removed. The purpose is to remove cancer as well as some surrounding normal tissue. The amount of the breast is removed depends on the size and location of the tumour along with other factors. The breast removal surgery is known as mastectomy. 

After breast cancer treatment, many women opt for breast reconstruction surgery which can be performed immediately or later on in life. With the help of breast reconstruction surgery, the surgeon can construct a normal-looking breast with the help of breast implants or the patient’s own tissue from another part of the body. 

Onco-Life Cancer Centre is the pioneer breast cancer specialty unit in Western Maharashtra. We have highly experienced breast oncology specialists and an expert team to handle each and every case with utmost care. All the people involved (from diagnosis to treatment) are females especially for the patient’s comfort. The process and the protocols are followed as pre the international guidelines. 

Lymphoma treatment in Pune is usually very expensive in the majority of the hospitals. But relax: Onco-Life Cancer Centre has a dedicated team to handle all breast oncology cases at highly affordable rates and in comfortable settings. And we are dedicated to making this possible for each one of our patients.