Dr. Tapti Sen is best surgical oncologist in Kolkata, she has accomplished 31 years in this noble service. She is currently located at Medica Superspeciality Hospital.Oncology is the specialized branch of medicine devoted to the field of cancer including diagnosis, treatments, and researches. A medical oncologist will treat your cancer with chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. A radiation oncologist will treat your cancer with radiation therapy. A surgical oncologist uses surgery to remove tumors.
Her speciality lies in Breast Cancer, Breast Diseases, Surgical Oncology, Breast Firming, Breast Enlargement. Dr. Sen holds memberships of the European Society Of Medical Oncology (ESMO), the Indian Medical association (IMA), the Indian Society Of Oncology (ISO) and is the Principal Investigator at the Clinical Trials Registry of India (CTRI). She attained a degree of MS in surgery.
Dr. Sen has contributed to society in various ways, she has commenced eastern India’s first Multicentric Comprehensive Breast Centre. She served at Academic institutions and hospitals in South India and Nepal. Dr. Sen co-authored distinct research papers for medical journals.
What is Breast Cancer
Uncontrolled growth in breasts rises due to the presence of cancerous cells. It occurs in women and rarely in men. Formation of cancerous cyst in the breast (one or more) is a primary indication of breast cancer.
Symptoms of Breast Cancer
- lump in the breast or armpit
- Thickening or swelling in breast
- Irritation in breast skin.
- Redness or flaky skin near the nipple area.
- Pain in the nipple area.
- Abnormal discharge from the nipple other than breast milk.
- Change in size and shape of the breast.
Risk Factors for Breast Cancer
- Ageing: Most breast cancer cases are diagnosed after the age of 50 years. It is prescribed to monitor breast health regularly.
- Genetic mutations: Mutation of alternation of certain genes, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2. Individuals who have inherited these genetic alterations in genes are at higher risk of breast cancer.
- Reproductive history: Irregular and early menstruation and menopause increases the risk of breast cancer.
- Having dense breasts: Rise in connective tissue than fatty tissue, which can sometimes make it hard to see tumors on a mammogram.
- History of Breast Cancer (or non-cancerous): Women who have had breast cancer are more likely to get breast cancer a second time.
- History of Radiation Therapy: Individuals who have gone through radiation therapy to the chest or breasts (like for treatment of Hodgkin’s lymphoma) in early adulthood may raise the risk of breast cancer in those people.
- Women who took the drug diethylstilbestrol (DES): Women who took DES drug to prevent miscarriage were found to be more susceptible to the high risk of cancer.
Prevention of Breast Cancer
- Healthy Lifestyle: Maintaining weight and consuming a balanced diet improves health as well as reduces the risk of breast cancer.
- Be Active: From moderate to vigorous activity in your daily activities, lowers the risk of breast cancer.
- Limit Alcohol Consumption: Avoid or limit the alcohol consumption reduces the risk of breast cancer in women.
- Breastfeed your child: Breastfeeding for several months lowers the risk of breast cancer.
There is no specific way to diminish the risk of breast cancer completely. But one reduces the risk.
Instructions For Women with Higher Risk of Breast Cancer
- Genetic counseling and regular clinical testing to assess breast cancer risk
- Close observation to identify early signs of breast cancer
- Medications to lower breast cancer risk
- Opting Preventive (prophylactic) surgical method
Types of Treatment for Breast Cancer
- Surgery: An operation is carried out to remove the cancerous and non-cancerous cells.
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Chemotherapy: Using special medicines to kill the cancer cells. The drugs can be pills you take or medicines injected in the veins, or sometimes both.
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Hormonal therapy: To block cancer cells hormonal therapy which acts on infected cells.
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Biological therapy: Works with the body’s immune system to help it fight cancer cells or to control side effects from other cancer treatments.
Dr. Tapti Sen is providing her noble service to eradicate the breast cancer disease. She is doing enormous work as an Oncology Surgeon. She is tirelessly providing her service for all patients and counselling patients regarding the preventive measures to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Breast cancer is not a completely preventable disease but with regular monitoring and a healthy lifestyle, women can reduce the risk of breast cancer to the lowest.
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