Dr. Rajinder Kaur Saggu

What exactly is a radical mastectomy? A radical mastectomy is a procedure used to treat breast cancer. The affected breast, surrounding tissues, chest muscles (pectoralis major and minor), and lymph nodes in the axilla or underarm are all removed during this surgical procedure. Following substantial studies in the area of breast malignancies, there have been breakthroughs in the method, and numerous adjustments have been implemented. The surgical treatments that are being done are less comprehensive than the initial version and have better results. Oncologists treating malignancies often perform three kinds of Mastectomies: 1. Total (simple) mastectomy:  Oncologists believe that this is the best surgery for women who have extensive ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Only breast tissue is targeted. The whole breast is removed by the surgeon. The surgeon is not permitted to do axillary lymph node dissection (removal of lymph nodes in the underarm area). However, in other circumstances,...

Breast lumps are common among breastfeeding mothers, but they should never be ignored. Breasts may feel hard after giving birth because they are engorged with milk. Some women may also have lumps in their breasts during this period. These lumps, however, are clogged milk ducts that will disappear with time. If the lump does not go within a week or two, it is important to visit a doctor and get it examined. Only the right diagnosis of the lump from a professional can save you from all the worry. Is a lump considered normal? As stated above, a breast lump is quite common while breastfeeding. These tumors develop for a variety of causes and disappear over time without therapy. If your lump does not pain and does not go away, it might be malignant. Such an issue needs prompt medical care before it is too late.  Breast Lumps Types Plugged Ducts:  Plugged ducts arise when milk is blocked in a specific area of the breast. It may be caused by poor feeding technique or milk stasis....

Breast cancer is a significant cause of mortality in women globally, and while uncommon, males may acquire breast cancer as well. According to the WHO, 2.3 million women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, with over 685,000 fatalities globally. As of the end of 2020, around 7.8 million women have been diagnosed with Breast Disease in the previous five years, making it the most frequent cancer in the world. It also accounts for more disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) lost by women globally than any other kind of cancer. Breast cancer affects women at any age after puberty in every country around the world, with rates increasing with age. Despite its fatality among women, Breast Cancer is one of the simplest kinds of cancer to treat or has the greatest survival rates if diagnosed early. Breast cancer cells often develop tumors in the cell linings of glandular tissue lobules and ducts of the breast. During the early stages, cancer development is limited to these areas, with ...