Sarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre
Faridabad,India
The human body is made up of cells. Every cell follows a pattern of growth and death. That is, every cell grows and dies after a certain period of time. But cancer occurs when normal cells of our body become abnormal and their growth becomes out of control. Similarly, breast cancer occurs when healthy cells of the breast divide uncontrollably and form a mass called a tumor. This tumor can be benign or malignant. Benign tumors are not dangerous and cannot spread but malignant tumors can grow and spread to other parts of the body.
The symptoms of breast cancer vary widely and so, anything that is unusual must be checked by a doctor. Every woman should keep an eye on any kind of abnormality that may include the following:
Sometimes breast cancer may not show any of the obvious symptoms at all. Or in some cases, the lump can be so small that you may not feel it. So screening for breast cancer is most important as any abnormality can turn up in the mammogram (breast X-ray) that can lead to further testing and early diagnosis.
There are five stages of breast cancer, starting from 0 to IV. While stage 0 is the non-invasive stage such as DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) breast cancer in which the cancer is still within its original place, stage IV is the most invasive stage in which cancer has spread out of the breast and reached other parts of the body. It is also called metastatic breast cancer.
Ductal carcinoma or lobular carcinoma are the two most common forms of breast cancer. Some other forms of less commonly found breast cancer include medullary, mucinous, tubular, metaplastic, papillary, Paget’s, and inflammatory breast cancer. Inflammatory breast cancer prognosis can be anywhere between 20 months to 30 months.
Diagnosis of breast cancer is an intense process that may take weeks or more. It involves different tests like breast ultrasound, breast MRI scans, breast biopsy, sentinel node biopsy, and other imaging or blood tests to conclude the diagnosis and staging of breast cancer.
Treatment of breast cancer majorly depends upon the stage and characteristics of cancer. Though there were very limited treatment options a few years back, now a variety of new life-saving treatments are available for breast cancer. For most, DCIS and early-stage invasive breast cancer, surgery is the most recommended treatment. But in cases of large or advanced-stage breast cancers, systemic treatment with chemotherapy or hormonal therapy is done to shrink the tumor size before surgery.
The most commonly available breast cancer treatment options include the following:
In addition to external-beam radiotherapy, there are other forms of radiotherapy. When radiation is given in the operating room by using a probe, it is called intra-operative radiation therapy. Brachytherapy is another type of radiotherapy in which radiation is given by placing radioactive substances in-between the tumor. Hypo-fractionated radiation therapy is radiotherapy in which a higher daily dose of radiation is given to the whole breast so as to shorten the overall length of treatment.
Radiation therapy can be given before or after surgery depending upon the cancer stage. It is called neoadjuvant radiation therapy if radiation is given before surgery and adjuvant radiation therapy if it is given after surgery. It is given as a specific number of treatments over a decided period of time, for example, 5 days a week for 5 to 6 weeks
Systemic Therapy: Systemic therapy is the type of cancer treatment that is given either by mouth or through a vein. In this form of treatment, drugs enter the bloodstream and reach cancer cells to kill them. It is mainly of three types:
Breast cancer treatment cost depends upon factors such as the stage of cancer, treatment required, country currency, etc. The cost of breast cancer treatment by stage increases with increasing stage due to the rise in intensity of treatment required. The average cost of breast cancer treatment in various countries is as below:
Now, having discussed the treatment options, let’s discuss the availability of these treatments across various countries:
India: India is one of the most trusted countries for cancer treatment. There are various well-equipped hospitals in India that can perform various diagnostic procedures as well as give every treatment to breast cancer patients.
Faridabad,India
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Right to quality healthcare is a vision in which Sarvodaya hospital in Faridabad believes and this is how they have embarked upon their journey. Since 1991, they have been slowly adding to their capacities and incorporating latest technologies to ensure no time or money is lost without a purpose to detect a disease and bring about its eradication. They had also launched several courses in their institute to train motivated individuals who can bring about a change in the way the sy... Read More
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Bangalore,India
First of its kind in South India, Apollo hospital in Bangalore is a delineated name among the Apollo chain of Hospitals. It is proud to have the state of the art armamentarium equipped with the right technologies under a single roof. After undergoing an extensive process of assessments the medical experts and doctors have been selected who have undergone trainings in international medical bodies around the world.
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Bangalore,India
Among hospitals in Bangalore one of the leading healthcare delivery providers is Fortis Bangalore. It has secured number 2 position in terms of being equipped with the latest technology and being one of the most advanced hospitals in the world. Their 24x7 emergency services and pharmacy services enfold their customers with a sense of security that the duty of health care is now in trusted hands. Not only some of the best doctors and surgeons man the hospital but there are numerous talented v... Read More
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Bangalore,India
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Ghaziabad,India
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Max Super Specialty Hospital is located in Vaishali, which falls under the National Capital Region. It is a NABH and NABL accredited super specialty hospital that offers treatment across all major specialties. The facility is especially known for cardiac surgery, kidney transplantation, cancer treatment, orthopedic and joint replacement surgeries, and plastic surgery.
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Singapore: Singapore also has hospitals that can perform most of the diagnostic as well as treatment procedures for breast cancer patients.
Novena,Singapore
Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital in Singapore is the latest and a recent addition to the Mount Elizabeth legacy. This is a highly advanced and modern hospital that marks the beginning of a new era in the field of tertiary care medical treatments.
Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital features more than 250 specialist physician suites that provide comprehensive tertiary care healthcare to patients from across the world. The hospital interiors have been tastefully designed to provide an enhan... Read More
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Singapore,Singapore
Mount Elizabeth Hospital is a multispecialty healthcare facility operated by Parkway Health. The hospital officially started its operations in 1979. Since then, it has been offering quality healthcare services to patients from all walks of life and empowering them with an easy access to high-end and world-class diagnostics, treatment, and rehabilitative services.
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Singapore,Singapore
Gleneagles Hospital in Singapore is a multispecialty healthcare facility, located extremely close to the center of the local shopping district. Situated close to the Singapore Botanic Gardens, this hospital is accessed by thousands of patients from within the country and abroad primarily because of its location that can be easily approached by a patient looking forward to high-quality treatment.
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Singapore,Singapore
Parkway East Hospital in Singapore is one of the most established and oldest hospitals in the country. This hospital, located in Telok Kurau and formerly known as the East Shore Hospital, was established back in 1942. Since then, the staff at the hospital has treated and provided healthcare services to thousands of domestic as well as international patients travelling for quality and affordable treatment services.
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Singapore,Singapore
Farrer Park hospital is one of the best and technology integrated hospitals in Singapore. The Hospital has advanced technology and experienced doctors. Treatment for various medical conditions is available at the hospital. The hospital was opened in the year 2016. The mission and vision are to provide the best and fair healthcare facilities to the patients, along with world-cla... Read More
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Israel: Hospitals in Israel offer various diagnostic and treatment modalities the for treatment of breast cancer. Treatments like surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy are available in hospitals in Israel.
Petah Tikva,Israel
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Rehovot,Israel
Kaplan Medical Center is a flagship brand of CLALIT Network, Israel’s largest health services provider. Kaplan is recognized as the Center of Excellence in various departments including Obstetrics &Gyn, ENT, Opthalmology and Pediatrics. KMC is well known for its life-saving procedures and major advances in medical research.
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Herzliya,Israel
Herzliya Medical Center is a leading private hospital offering services across multiple disciplines to not only Israeli national but also medical tourists from abroad who come to Israel for quality treatment at best possible prices.
It is one of the biggest hospitals in Israel with 7 operating rooms and treating around 8000 outbound patients on a daily basis. The hospital employs 350 doctors, 196 nurses including those with advanced certification.
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Ramat Gan,Israel
Sheba Medical Center located in Tel Hashomer in Tel Aviv district of Israel is one of the premier institutes for medical service and education. Sheba is a comprehensive medical center known for patient care and cutting-edge research in the field of medicine. Sheba Medical Center is a university-affiliated research hospital.
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Tel Aviv,Israel
Assuta Medical Center is a leading private hospital in the capital city of Tel Aviv in Israel. Assuta is the biggest chain of hospitals and healthcare
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Turkey: Turkey also offers various diagnostic procedures as well as treatment forms like surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy for breast cancer patients.
Istanbul,Turkey
Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital is situated in Istanbul. The hospital is situated at a prime location with 5 minutes run from Ataturk International Airport. The sea transportation point is located at a 10 minutes distance from the hospital. Because of its nearness to metro stations and Metrobus stations, the hospital provides easy access to patients. The hospital is JCI accredited which speaks volumes about the standards of facilities available... Read More
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Istanbul,Turkey
Medical Park Fatih hospital is situated in the historical peninsula, in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. The hospital started its operations in 1995. It is one of the best hospitals in the region providing world-class treatment facilities not only to the residents of Turkey but also to the International patients. The hospital has an agreement with various insurance agencies and provides the best facilities to its patients. It caters thousands of p... Read More
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Kocaeli,Turkey
Established in 2005 on the outskirts of Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center is one of the premier healthcare destinations in Turkey for the treatment of a variety of medical conditions. Anadolu is a multi-speciality hospital.
Anadolu Medical Center boasts of quality healthcare standards, state-of-the-art infrastructure and latest research and development in the field of medicine. For the same purpose, the hospital has collaborated with John Hopkins Medicine in 2002 t... Read More
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Istanbul,Turkey
Istanbul Aydın University VM Medical Park Florya Hospital is a full-fledged university hospital. VM in the name of the hospital stands for Value Added Medicine. The hospital was opened in March 2017. The hospital was opened with a vision to provide the best medical care to the patients in terms of technology as well as facilities. VM is a patient-concept in which the patient is provided with experienced medical and para-medical staff, as well as diagnos... Read More
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Istanbul,Turkey
Biruni University Hospital started to serve in 2016. It is a full-fledged multi-specialty healthcare facility, situated in Istanbul, Turkey. The hospital is well-known for its outstanding medical care standards, and it has acquired numerous certificates from international quality organizations. It is a renowned & well-established healthcare facility that provides cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment approaches. They have a team of highly skilled doctors and surgeons on call 24 hours a d... Read More
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UAE: Hospitals in UAE have the infrastructure to provide facilities for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Treatments like surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy are available in hospitals in UAE.
Dubai,United Arab Emirates
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Sharjah,United Arab Emirates
In the year 1992 with the noble vision of Dr Zulekha Daud who shifted her base from India to Sharjah in order to serve people who are in need at an affordable cost, Zulekha Healthcare Group was established. She later established a hospital in Dubai too and Zulekha Dubai is now true to its mission of serving the suffering and the ailing. It is a multidisciplinary hospital with advanced diagnostic centres and well-equipped pharmacies. In the year 2004 the Dubai hospital saw its inception. It h... Read More
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Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Burjeel Medical City Hospital, Abu Dhabi is an integral part of VPS Healthcare Group, which is the largest multinational healthcare provider in the Middle East, Europe, and India; headquartered in Abu Dhabi, UAE. It is the most preferred Hospital in Abu Dhabi for the early detection and diagnosis of Cancer.
Burjeel Medical City is designed with a purpose to become a hub for tertiary and quaternary oncology treatment for adults and paediatric subspecialties, long-term and pallia... Read More
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Abu Dhabi,United Arab Emirates
Located in Abu Dhabi, the chain of Burjeel Hospitals focus on the process of healing much more than curing a medical condition in a regulated environment. It looks forward to empathizing with the patients on a much deeper level apart from treating the ailments amidst all the advanced medical facilities. A patient’s recovery can fasten up at a greater speed when it is treated with love, care and a few words of comfort. In addition to advanced healthcare facilities, best in class medical... Read More
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Dubai,United Arab Emirates
The Neuro Spinal Hospital is located in Dubai Science Park in Dubai. It is a pioneer in bringing the latest Technology, Medicine, and Education to heal and serve the community. It has been approved and accredited by the Dubai Health Authority and has the Government of Dubai and Dubai Health Experience as its partners.
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