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About breast cancer
Breast cancer begins in the cells of the breast, most often in the milk ducts or lobules. Detected early, it is among the most treatable cancers. Treatment is planned by a multidisciplinary tumour board and may combine surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal therapy, and targeted therapy depending on the type, stage, and receptor status of the tumour.
Signs to watch for
A new lump in the breast or armpit
Change in breast size or shape
Skin dimpling or puckering
Nipple discharge other than breast milk
Nipple turning inward
Redness or flaky skin around the nipple
Most of these have other causes too. If one lasts, see a doctor.
Who is at higher risk
Increasing age
Family history of breast or ovarian cancer
Inherited gene changes such as BRCA1/BRCA2
Early menstruation or late menopause
Obesity and low physical activity
Alcohol consumption
Having a risk factor doesn’t mean you will get cancer.
How it’s diagnosed
Evaluation typically includes clinical breast examination, mammography or ultrasound, and a needle biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. Receptor testing (ER/PR/HER2) and staging scans such as PET-CT guide the treatment plan.
Many of these tests can be arranged by your CION team in Vizag.
Treatment options
Your plan depends on the type and stage of the cancer and on your overall health. CION’s tumour board agrees on it with you.
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Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) or mastectomy, with oncoplastic options
Through CION’s network
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Chemotherapy, including day-care administration
In Vizag
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Radiation therapy planned to spare healthy tissue
Through CION’s network
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Hormonal (endocrine) therapy for receptor-positive disease
In Vizag
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Targeted therapy such as anti-HER2 agents where indicated
Your CION care team arranges network services and tells you where to go.
Who treats breast cancer at CION
Medical, surgical and radiation oncologists plan your care, and CION’s tumour board of 17 specialists reviews every case. Doctors you can see in the Vizag region are marked.
Medical oncologists 6
Treat cancer with medicines, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
No. Most breast lumps are benign, but every new lump should be checked by a doctor. A clinical exam with imaging, and a biopsy where needed, gives a clear answer.
2Can the breast be saved during surgery?
In many early-stage cases breast-conserving surgery followed by radiation is possible. Your surgical oncologist will advise based on tumour size, location, and breast size.
3How soon should treatment start after diagnosis?
Treatment is usually started within a few weeks of diagnosis, after staging and tumour board review. Starting with a complete plan matters more than starting in haste.
4Where is breast cancer treated near Vizag?
CION’s doctors see patients in Vizag. Consultations, chemotherapy and many tests can be arranged locally; surgery and radiation are done at partner centres, and your team tells you where to go. Call 1800 202 8726 to check where and when.
5Is the tumour board review free?
Yes. Every case is discussed by CION’s tumour board of specialists from all its centres, at no charge. Tests and treatment are paid for separately, and you get a written estimate first.
6How do I book a breast cancer consultation in Vizag?
Call 1800 202 8726 or use the form on this page. Our care team fixes a time and helps you organise the reports you already have.
Get one clear plan for your breast cancer
It starts with a consultation in Vizag. The tumour board review is free.
This page explains breast cancer care at CION Cancer Clinics, Vizag. It is general information, not medical advice. Your treatment plan is made only after a consultation and a review of your reports.