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Dense Breast Tissue and Cancer Risk
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Dense Breast Tissue and Cancer Risk

What does it mean to have dense breast tissue?

Dense Breast Tissue refers to the composition of the breast tissue in mammogram. The breast is composed of fibrous tissue, fatty tissue, and glandular tissue. The breast is called dense when it has a higher composition of fibrous or glandular tissues, and less of fatty tissues.

Dense Breast tissue makes it’s harder in detection of breast cancer as both cancer and dense tissue appears white on mammogram. It makes it hard in distinguishing between breast cancer and dense tissue.

Dense breast is a risk factor for breast cancer. Women with denser breast are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer compared to women to less denser breast.

Categories of Breast Density

Typically Breast Density is categorized into four levels:

1) Almost entirely fatty: In this breast is composed of mostly fatty tissue.

2) Scattered areas of fibro-glandular density: In this type some dense breast tissue is scattered throughout the breast.

3) Heterogeneously dense: In this many of the areas of tissue of the breast is dense. It can make difficult in detection of small cancer masses.

4) Extremely Dense: In this many of the areas of the breast tissues is dense. It can make difficult in detection of suspicious breast masses.

What should you do if you have dense breasts?

1) To discuss with the healthcare provider: If one is diagnosed with dense breast tissue, then you should discuss with healthcare provider and assess for risk factor of developing breast cancer.

2) Periodic and Additional Screening: As it is well known an individual with dense breast are at an higher risk of developing breast cancer they undergo periodic and additional screening with Ultrasound, MRI, or 3D Mammography, which can improve detection rates of breast cancer.

3) Healthy Lifestyle: An individual with dense breast should adopt healthy lifestyle like doing regular exercise, a balanced diet, and further to avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Breast Cancer

Dr. Ravi Gupta, a well renowned Ayurveda Cancer Consultant offers a holistic Ayurvedic Treatment for Breast Cancer based on the strong traditional Ayurvedic Principles. He strongly believes in natural healing and personalized cancer care. Different treatment modalities offered by Dr. Ravi Gupta for Ayurvedic Treatment of Breast Cancer as follows:

1) Panchakarma (Detoxification) Therapy: Panchakarma or Detoxification Therapies like Vamana, Virechana, Basti, Nasya etc. helps to clear toxins or aam from the body and so helps in amelioration of dustha doshas. These dustha doshas are the causative factors behind breast cancer.

2) Herbal Medicines: Certain Ayurvedic herbs or drugs like Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), Turmeric (Curcuma longa), and Kanchanar Guggulu proves extremely beneficial in breast cancer patients. These herbs kills the cancer cells and stop its growth.

3) Rasayana (Rejuvenation) Therapy: Rasayana or Rejuvenation Therapy helps to boost the immunity in cancer patients. It also helps to enhance earlier recovery in cancer patients and further boost immunity.

4) Mind-Body Therapies: Dr. Ravi Gupta strongly advises healing modalities like yoga, meditation, and stress management practices. This helps to reduce stress and anxiety in cancer patients.

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Breast Conserving Surgery vs. Mastectomy
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Breast Conserving Surgery vs. Mastectomy

What is Breast Cancer?

Breast Cancer is a type of cancer that develops or originates in the cells of the breast. This cancer can originate in the milk carrying ducts (ductal carcinoma) or in the gland that produces the milk (lobular carcinoma). It is most common cancer in women, but can also occur in men, but quite rare.

Treatment options for Breast Cancer:

1) Surgery: Lumpectomy (removal of tumor) or mastectomy (removal of entire breast).

2) Radiation Therapy: In radiation therapy, high energy rays are used to destroy cancer cells.

3) Chemotherapy: Chemotherapeutic drugs are used to kill or stop the growth of the cancer cells.

4) Hormone Therapy: Hormone Therapy drugs are used for hormone receptor positive cancers.

5) Immunotherapy: It helps to boost the immune system and fight the cancer cells.

6) Targeted Therapy: In this drugs are prescribed that specifically target specific molecule and stop its growth.

What is Breast Conserving Surgery (BCS)?

Breast-Conserving Surgery (BCS) is also known as lumpectomy or partial mastectomy. It is a surgical procedure which is aimed at removing the cancerous part of the breast along with normal tissue while leaving the rest of the breast intact. It is most common and viable option of early stage breast cancer and is commonly combined with various other treatment modality like radiotherapy or chemotherapy.

A) Goals and Advantages of Breast-Conserving Surgery (BCS):

1) It helps in removal of cancerous tumor in the breast while preserving the overall appearance and shape of the breast.

2) It helps to achieve clear margins or with no cancer cells at the border of the excised tissue. It helps in complete removal of cancer tissue.

3) It helps to retain most of breast tissue. 4) It has a shorter post-surgery recovery time compared to mastectomy.

B) Disadvantages:

1) Post-Breast Conservation Surgery the patient may require radiation therapy to reduce chances of recurrence.

2) There is always a risk of need of second surgery if margins are not clear.

3) In Breast Conservation Surgery (BCS), there is always a heightened risk of recurrence compared to mastectomy

What is Mastectomy?

Mastectomy is a surgical procedure in which one or both of the breast are removed, either partially or completely. Mastectomy serve’s a dual purpose either to treat breast cancer or further to prevent it. Depending on specific condition and treatment goals, there are several types of mastectomies:

1) Total (Simple) Mastectomies:

In this entire breast is removed, including the nipple, areola, and most of the breast tissue. Typically, it does not involves removal of lymph nodes.

2) Modified Radical Mastectomy:

It involves removal of the entire breast along with some of the nearby lymph nodes under the arm (axillary lymph nodes). This surgery is mostly performed for the cancer of the breast.

3) Radical Mastectomy:

It involves removal of the entire breast, associated axillary lymph nodes, and further the chest wall muscles (pectolaris major and minor). It is not routinely performed today and further it is found that less invasive may be as effective.

4) Skin Sparing Mastectomy:

It helps to remove the breast tissue, nipple, and areola but preserves most of the skin over the breast.

5) Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy:

In this nipple and skin is removed but most of the underlying breast tissue is removed.

6) Double-Mastectomy:

In Individual’s who are at a high risk for breast cancer, such as mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes a preventive surgery is performed which involves removal of both the breast.

Benefits for Mastectomy:

1) It is ideal treatment of choice in early or advances stages of Breast Cancer.

2) It helps in prevention of breast cancer in high risk individual or prophylactic mastectomy.

3) It helps in management of recurrent or invasive breast carcinoma.

Treatment of Breast Cancer through Ayurveda

Dr. Ravi Gupta, a well renowned Ayurvedic Oncologist, provides holistic and natural treatment for breast cancer based on traditional Ayurvedic principles. He focuses on integrating traditional Ayurvedic treatment principles with modern treatment modalities. Dr. Ravi Gupta, Ayurveda Cancer Consultant focuses on treating the root cause of breast cancer and enhances overall well-being of cancer patients.

Key treatment modalities are:

1) Herbal Medicine: Dr. Ravi Gupta advises and prescribes potent anti-cancer herbs like Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Turmeric (Curcuma longa), and Bhallatak (Semicarpus Anacardium).

2) Panchakarma Therapy (Detoxification Therapy): Detoxification therapies like Vamana, Virechana, Basti etc. helps to eliminate toxins or ama from the body and so proves beneficial in breast cancer patients. It also helps to strengthen immunity in cancer patients.

3) Rasayana Therapy (Rejuvenation Therapy): Rasayana Therapy or Rejuvenation Therapy to improve immunity and vitality in breast cancer patients. It also helps in early recovery in breast cancer patients.

4) Dietary Therapy: Dr. Ravi Gupta, Ayurveda Cancer Consultant advises personalized anti-cancer diet that helps to build health and maintain weight in breast cancer patients. This diet plans are based on traditional Ayurvedic Principles.

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Ayurvedic Herbs to Fight Breast Cancer
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Ayurvedic Herbs to Fight Breast Cancer

What is Breast Cancer?

Breast Cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the breast. It happens when cells of the breast acquire certain genetic mutations that drives the cells to grow uncontrollably and form a mass or a lump. This mass or a lump is called tumor.

Breast cancer primarily affects women, but it can also occur in men’s, though not so common. It is also well known fact that risk of breast cancer increases with age and women are at a much higher risk. Individuals with a history of breast cancer in close relatives are also at a much higher risk of developing breast cancer.

"What are the Ayurvedic Herbs for Breast Cancer?"

Ayurveda is an ancient system of natural and holistic medicine, and has originated in India over 5,000 years ago. The word Ayurveda is derived from two Sanskrit words: Ayur (Life) and Veda (Knowledge or Science), meaning “the science of life”.

Ayurveda believes that an individual is composed of three doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. The balance between these doshas is key to healthy life and imbalance leads to diseases or cancer. For well-being of an individual, achieving balance and harmony between mind, body, and spirit is key.

Ayurvedic Herbs that proves beneficial in Breast Cancer as follows:

A) Neem (Azadirachta indica) in Breast Cancer Treatment

Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a well-known plant in India for it’s medicinal properties since many centuries. It is also known as wonder tree and has shown promising anti-cancer properties. Neem is a well-known immunity booster, and helps to detoxify the body, and further inhibit the growth and proliferation of cancer-cells.

Neem contains various bioactive compounds like azadirachtin, quercetin, and nimbolide. This bioactive compounds has demonstrated potential anti-cancer properties in research studies. Through these properties Neem can prove beneficial in breast cancer treatment

Properties of Neem (Azadirachta indica) through which it prove beneficial in breast cancer as follows:

1) Anti-Cancer Properties: Nimbolide, a bioactive compound in Neem has shown to suppress the growth and proliferation of breast cancer cells, and it also induces apoptosis or programmed cell death in cancer cells. It also helps to prevent metastasis of cancer cells and from invading nearby tissues.

2) Immunomodulation: Certain bioactive compounds in Neem help to strengthen the immunity thereby enabling them to recognize and kill the cancer cells. It also helps to enhance the production of T-Cells and Macrophages, and thereby plays an important role in anti-cancer immunity.

3) Anti-Inflammatory Effects: Neem (Azadirachta indica) helps to reduce the chronic inflammation in breast cancer patients. This chronic inflammation is associated with growth and proliferation of breast cancer cells. Neem block certain inflammatory pathways that is crucial in cancer cell survival.

4) Anti-Oxidant activity: Neem neutralizes free radicals that can DNA damage, a key factor in cancer development and proliferation. It also helps to protect the healthy cells from oxidative stress during chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

B) Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) in Breast Cancer Treatment

Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) is a well-known Ayurvedic herbs for its astounding and vast range of medicinal properties. It is popularly called ‘Amrita’ in Ayurveda and is a potent adaptogen and immunomodulator. Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) proves beneficial in breast cancer through its ability to boost immunity, hindering cancer progression, and detoxification of the body.

Properties of Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) through which it prove beneficial in breast cancer as follows:

Guduchi contains various bioactive compounds like alkaloids, flavonoids, and terpenoids. These bioactive compound prove beneficial in breast cancer treatment and management.

1. Anti-Cancer Properties: Research work has shown that Guduchi induces apoptosis or programmed cell death in breast cancer cells. Guduchi also potentially prevents metastasis or invasion of cancer cells to other part of the body.

2) Immunomodulatory Effects: Guduchi is well-known to boost immunity and facilitates in better identification and further death of cancer cells. It is also known to stimulate production of immune cells such as T-Cells, NK Cells, and Macrophages. These cells are essential and proves beneficial in fighting cancer cells.

3) Detoxification and Rejuvenation: Guduchi is well known for its Rasayana or Rejuvenation properties. It helps to improve immunity and vitality in breast cancer patients. It also helps to increase energy levels in cancer patients and further help to promote overall recovery. Guduchi also helps to remove harmful toxins and waste from the body that aggravates the cancer.

4) Hormonal Regulation: Guduchi is known to potentially regulate hormone and so prove beneficial in hormone-positive breast cancer.

C) Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in Breast Cancer Treatment

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), which is also known as Indian Ginseng or Winter Cherry is well known herb in Ayurveda for its Anti-Cancer and Rejuvenative properties. Ashwagandha also helps to inhibit cancer cell growth, reduce stress, and further improve vitality in the body.

Properties of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) through which it prove beneficial in breast cancer as follows:

Ashwagandha contains multiple bioactive compounds like Withaferin A, Sitoindosides VII-X, withaferin-A, 5-dehydroxy withanolide-R, and Withasomniferin-A etc. These bioactive compounds helps to inhibit breast cancer cell growth, reduces stress and anxiety in cancer patients, and further improves vitality.

1) Anti-Cancer Properties: Ashwagandha inhibits tumor growth by disrupting growth and proliferation of cancer cells. It further induces apoptosis or programmed cell death in breast cancer cells. Ashwagandha disrupts cell signalling and further prevents metastasis and angiogenesis in cancer cells.

2) Immunomodulation: Ashwagandha helps to enhance the activity of Natural Killer (NK) Cells which plays a crucial role in identifying and killing cancer cells. Ashwagandha also helps to boost the immunity that is suppressed in chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

3) Anti-Oxidant Activity: Ashwagandha helps to reduce oxidative stress by inhibiting free radicals which further causes DNA damage, and further prevent proliferation and growth of cancer cells.

4) Psychological Effects: Ashwagandha helps to regularize stress and anxiety in cancer patients. It also helps to reduce stress and anxiety in cancer patients.

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Side-Effects of Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer

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Side-Effects of Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer
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Side-Effects of Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer

What is Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the tissues of the breast. It occurs when cells of the breast acquire certain genetic mutations and start growing uncontrollably resulting in formation of tumor or mass. Breast cancer primarily affects women but men also develop breast cancer, though is less common.

Types of Breast Cancer:

Breast cancer is typically categorized based on where it has originated in the breast tissue. Certain common types of breast cancer include:

a) Ductal Carcinoma: It means that cancer has started in the milk ducts.

1) Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): It is non-invasive and confined to the ducts.

2) Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): It means that cancer has spread beyond the ducts and further invading the surrounding tissues.

b) Lobular carcinoma: It means that cancer begins in the milk-producing glands (lobules).

1) Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS): It means that cancer is confined to the lobules.

2) Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): It means that cancer has spread into the surrounding tissues.

Less common types of breast cancer include inflammatory breast cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, HER2-positive breast cancer, and Paget’s disease.

Side-Effects of Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer

Chemotherapy is one of the most commonly used treatment modality in breast cancer. It involves administering strong anti-cancer chemotherapeutic drugs to destroy cancer cells and to further stop its growth. These drugs does not just kills the cancer cells but also affect healthy cells in the body, leading to certain side-effects. Below is mentioned certain side-effects:

a) Short-Term Side Effects:

1) Fatigue: Chemotherapy related fatigueness means feeling of persistent tiredness in spite of adequate rest.

2) Nausea and Vomiting: Chemotherapy can caused irritation of gastro-intestinal lining and even further can affect the vomiting center in the brain thereby leading to complains of nausea and vomiting.

3) Hair loss: Chemotherapy can affect the hair on the scalp and sometime even hair of the eyebrows, eyelashes, and other parts of the body.

4) Diarrhea or Constipation: Chemotherapeutic drugs can disrupt the bowel movements and interfere with digestion.

b) Long-Term Side Effects:

1) Nerve Damage (Peripheral Neuropathy): Chemotherapeutic drugs can damage the peripheral nerves thereby leading to abnormal sensation of tingling, numbness etc.

2) Cognitive Issues (“Chemo Brain”): Chemotherapy can affect the brain and further gradually lead to difficulty in concentrating, memory lapses, or feeling of sluggishness.

3) Heart Problems: Certain chemotherapeutic drugs proves to be cardio-toxic and further lead to cardiomyopathy.

4) Bone Density Loss: Chemotherapy can cause increased risk of osteoporosis due to chemotherapy-induced menopause.

5) Fertility Issues: Chemotherapy can cause temporary or permanent infertility in some women as it proves toxic to the eggs in the ovary.

c) Psychological Issues:

1) Anxiety and Depression: Chemotherapy can cause emotional challenges due to increased incidence of stress and anxiety.

2) Body Image Issue or Less Self-Esteem: Hair loss, Skin Changes, and other physical effects can cause significant impact over self-esteem.

Ayurvedic Treatment of Chemotherapy related side-effects:

Dr. Ravi Gupta, a well renowned Ayurveda Cancer Consultant specializes in holistic treatment of Breast Cancer. He strongly believes in traditional Ayurvedic principles and further integrates the same principles with modern treatment for the betterment of cancer patients.

The treatment modalities that Dr. Ravi Gupta, Ayurvedic Oncologist follows for the treatment of Chemotherapy related side-effects as follows:

1) Ayurvedic Treatment of Fatigue due to Chemotherapy: Certain Ayurvedic Herbs that belong to class of Angamarda Prasahama can help with post-chemotherapy related side-effects like Kantakari (Solanum Xanthocarpum), Yasthimadhu (Glycyrrhiza Glabra) etc. Abhyanga or medicated oil massage can also significantly help with post-chemotherapy related side-effects.

2) Ayurvedic Treatment of Hair loss due to Chemotherapy: Certain Ayurvedic herbs or formulation like Rasayana Choorna (Guduchi, Aamlaki, and Gokshur) or Bhringaraj (Eclipta alba) can help in better hair growth after post-chemotherapy related hair loss.

3) Ayurvedic Treatment of Nerve Damage (Peripheral Neuropathy) due to Chemotherapy: Certain Ayurvedic formulations like Ekangveer Rasa, Mahavata Vidhwansana Rasa etc. can prove beneficial in post-chemotherapy related nerve damage. Oil massage of the feet and palm can also prove beneficial in improving nerve damage

4) Ayurvedic Treatment of Post-Chemotherapy Related Infertility: Certain Ayurvedic Herbs like Kapikachu (Mucuna pruriens), Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) etc. can prove extremely beneficial in post-chemotherapy related Infertility. Panchakarma Treatment with Yapana Basti can prove extremely beneficial in post-chemotherapy related infertility.

5) Ayurvedic Treatment of Post-Chemotherapy related Anxiety and Depression: Certain Ayurvedic herbs like Brahmi (Bacopa Monneiri), Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) etc. can prove beneficial in post-chemotherapy related anxiety and depression. Shirodhara as mentioned in Ayurveda can also prove beneficial in post-chemotherapy related Anxiety and Depression

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Genetic mutations in breast cancer (BRCA1, BRCA2)
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Genetic mutations in breast cancer (BRCA1, BRCA2)

What is Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops from the breast tissue. Breast cancer happens when the cells in the breast gets mutated and grows out of control. This further forms tumor or neoplastic mass.

Types of Breast Cancer:

1) Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): This is the most common type of breast cancer and originates in the milk ducts. This type of cancer further invades the surrounding tissues.

2) Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): This type of breast cancer originates in the milk-producing glands (lobules) and further spread to surrounding tissues.

3) Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS): This type of cancer originates in the milk ducts and have not spread to the surrounding tissues.

4) Lobar carcinoma in situ (LCIS): This type of cancer originates in the milk-producing glands (lobules) and have not spread to the surrounding tissues.

Well known genetic mutations, particularly the mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA 2 plays a significant role in hereditary breast cancer. BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes produces proteins that helps to repair the damaged DNA. These genes when mutated leads to impaired DNA damage repair and abnormal cell growth thereby predisposing an individual to increased risk of breast cancer.

Certain key points about genetic mutations in Breast Cancer as follows:

1) BRCA1 and BRCA2: It is well-known fact that mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the most common cause of hereditary breast cancer. Women with mutation in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are at a significantly higher risk of developing breast cancer compared to general population. These are DNA repair genes and it’s impaired function further lead higher predisposition to breast cancer.

2) Other Genetic Mutations: Other known genetic mutations, such as PALB2, ATM, CHEK2, and TP53 can also contribute to increased risk of developing breast cancer.

3) Hereditary vs Sporadic: Hereditary breast cancer accounts for small percentage of breast cancer cases. It is also well known that most of the cases are sporadic and not directly linked to any genetic mutations.

4) Risk Factors: In addition to inherited genetic mutations, other risk factors for breast cancer include lifestyle factors, age, family history, and hormonal factors.

It is also most-important to note that having certain genetic mutations does not guarantee that one might definitely develop breast cancer. It is most important to consult qualified genetic counsellor or Oncologist for risk assessment.

When should I consider genetic testing to reduce the risk of breast cancer?

Genetic testing is a valuable tool in order to asses an individual risk of breast cancer, especially if you have family history of breast cancer or other risk factors. Here are some factors that will help you to decide:

1) When Genetic Testing is recommended:
  1. Family History of Breast Cancer: It means when you have multiple family members suffering from breast, ovarian, and other types of cancers. Genetic testing is also recommended when a relative is diagnosed with breast cancer at early age.
  2. Personal History: When you have been diagnosed or treated with breast cancer and further you want to know the risk of recurrence or developing other types of cancer.
  3. Specific Ethnic Background: Certain groups, such as Ashkenazi Jewish individuals, have a higher likelihood of BRCA mutations.
  4. Other Risk Factors: A close relative with a known genetic mutation (e.g. BRCA1, BRCA2, or others).

Benefits of Genetic Testing:

1) Helps in Risk Assessment: Genetic testing for breast cancer helps in risk assessment by identifying certain known genetic mutations like BRCA1 and BRCA2.

2) Helps in planning preventive measures: Genetic testing for breast cancer helps to plan tailored preventive treatment strategies, like lifestyle changes, and preventive surgery. Bilateral mastectomy with Oophorectomy is recommended for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations and strong family history of cancer.

3) Help in family planning: Genetic testing helps in better family planning related decision making so as to ameliorate the risk of breast cancer.

Genetic mutations in breast cancer (BRCA1, BRCA2)

Treatment of Breast Cancer through Ayurveda

Dr. Ravi Gupta is a well-known and esteemed Ayurveda Cancer Consultant and has over 12 years of successful experience of treating Cancer through Ayurveda.  He has experience of treating many types of cancer like lung cancer, breast cancer, colon cancer, stomach cancer etc. He strongly believes in integration of traditional Ayurvedic Principles with modern modalities for the treatment and betterment of cancer patients.

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What are the treatment options for breast cancer?
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What are the treatment options for breast cancer?

What is Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is a disease in which the cells of the breast grow uncontrollably and form a mass or tumor. This tumor can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Malignant tumors can invade surrounding tissues and spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body. The exact cause of breast cancer is still not known but certain factor may predispose an individual to increased risk of developing breast cancer.

Types of Breast Cancer:

1) Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS): It is non-invasive type of breast cancer and is confined to milk ducts.

2) Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC): It is a type of cancer in which tumor cells begins in the milk ducts and invade the surrounding tissues.

3) Lobar Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS): Its non-invasive type of breast cancer and is confined to milk lobules.

4) Invasive Lobar Carcinoma (ILC): It begins in the lobules of the breast and further invade surrounding tissues.

What are the treatment options for breast cancer?

A) Modern Treatment Options:

Breast Cancer treatment options vary depending on the stage of the cancer at which it is diagnosed, type of the cancer, genetic mutations of the cancer, overall individual health of the patient, and his personal preferences. Modern treatment options for breast cancer as follows:

1) Surgery:
  1. Lumpectomy: It involves removal of the tumor and a small margin surrounding of tissues. This is to achieve negative margin of resection.
  2. Mastectomy: It involves removal one or both the breasts.
  3. Reconstructive Breast Surgery: It may follow mastectomy to restore breast appearance.

2) Radiation Therapy: In radiation therapy, high energy rays are used to target and kill cancer cells. Radiation therapy can be given pre and post-operatively.

3) Chemotherapy: In this chemotherapeutic drugs is used to kill cancer cells and stop it’s growth. In neo-adjuvant chemotherapy, chemotherapy is given pre-operatively and in adjuvant chemotherapy, chemotherapeutic drugs is administered pre-operatively.

4) Hormone Therapy: For hormone-receptor positive cancer cells like (ER, PR, and Her2). Certain drugs like Tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitor are used to block or lower estrogen levels.

5) Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy helps to boost the immune system and fight cancer cells.

B) Ayurvedic Treatment Options:

Dr. Ravi Gupta, an esteemed and well-known Ayurveda Cancer Consultant has over twelve years of experience in managing breast cancer through Ayurveda. He has a holistic Ayurvedic approach toward managing cancer patients and his treatment plan is tailored as per individual patient’s doshic constitution. His treatment plan enhances or improves overall well-being of cancer patients. Below is mentioned certain key treatment modality offered by Dr. Ravi Gupta in treatment of Breast Cancer:

1) Herbal Medicine: Dr. Ravi Gupta advises certain key Ayurvedic herbs like Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum Linn), Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia), etc. in the treatment and management of breast cancer. These Ayurvedic herbs has anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and immune boosting properties.

These herbs helps to inhibit growth and proliferation in breast cancer patients. They also help to reduce inflammation and further strengthen the body natural defence mechanism.

2) Dietary Therapy: Dr. Ravi Gupta, Ayurveda Cancer Consultant advises personalized treatment plans with an emphasis on pure, easily digestible, and nutrient-rich diet. His diet plan includes fresh fruits and vegetables. He also emphasizes on whole grains and food that is rich in ant-cancer properties. It is strictly advisable to avoid processed and fried foods.

3) Panchakarma or Detoxification Therapy: Dr. Ravi Gupta advises various Panchakarma or Detoxification procedures like Virechana (Purgation), Basti (Medicated Enemas), and Abhyanga (Herbal Oil Massage) that proves extremely beneficial in breast cancer patients. This Panchakarma or Detoxification procedures do help to remove the toxins or ama from the body. It enhances circulation in breast cancer patients and further help to improve standard of living.

4) Rasayana or Rejuvenation Therapy: Dr. Ravi Gupta advises various Ayurvedic formulations that helps to rejuvenate the body and further improve immunity in breast cancer patients. Certain Ayurvedic Rasayana formulations like Chyawanprash, Brahmi Rasayana, and Bala Ghrita helps to improve immunity and enhance recovery post cancer.

6) Lifestyle Recommendations: Dr. Ravi Gupta advises breast cancer patients to follow strict Dinacharya recommendations that aligns with the natural rhythms of the body and helps in recovery from breast cancer. Dr. Ravi Gupta advises breast cancer patients to do daily regular exercise with mindful living.

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Diet and lifestyle changes for recovery from breast cancer
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Diet and lifestyle changes for recovery from breast cancer

We get lot of questions about what exact diet pattern and lifestyle changes to be followed during and after breast cancer treatment.

Research has linked smoking, estrogen exposure, heavy drinking and certain dietary patterns like consuming high amounts of processed, refined and packed food items to an increased risk of cancer.

You may lose weight or gain weight during or after the treatment. Maintaining a healthy weight is very important for optimum recovery, Women who gain weight during or after treatment (more than 10% of weight at the time of diagnosis) of breast cancer have been shown to be at higher risk of breast cancer related deaths. Also women who are obese or overweight at the time of diagnosis have a poorer prognosis also have chances of recurrence.

Make good food relationship:

A healthy balanced diet can help your body recover from breast cancer treatments and cope with their side effects.

  • Eat more plant-based protein like beans and soy and less animal based protein like turkey and lean meats.
  • Eat omega-3 containing fatty fish like salmon, sardines and mackerels.
  • Balancing omega 3 to omega 6 ratio by eating more fatty fish and less refined oils and ultra processed foods may help reduce breast cancer risk as well.
  • Minimum daily servings of following groups of food would be-
  • 6 servings of grains per day.
  • 3-5 servings of vegetables per day. Eat cruciferous vegetables. Cruciferous vegetables have glucosinolate compounds which your body can convert into molecules called isothiocyanates. They have significant anticancer potential.
  • 2-4 servings of fruits per day.
  • 1-2 servings of beans per day.
  • 1-2 servings of soy per day.
  • 1-2 servings of walnuts and other nuts, which may help protect against breast cancer.
  • Allium vegetables:-

Garlic, onions and leeks are all allium vegetables. They have powerful anticancer properties. Daily intake of these group have protective effect against breast cancer as per researches.

  • Reduce portion sizes.
  • Eating foods high in carotenoids:
  • Carotenoids are natural orange-red pigments found in fruits and vegetables such as melons, carrots, and sweet potatoes. A diet high in foods that contain carotenoids may be linked to a lower risk of some breast cancers.
  • Citrus fruits and berries:-

Fruits like oranges, grapefruits, lemons, sweet limes have anticancer, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

Antioxidants, flavonoids and anthocyanins in berries have been shown to protect against cellular damage and the development and spread of cancer cells.

Limiting certain foods:

  • Lower dietary fat to between 10% to 20% of daily calorie intake. Choose low fat foods. Do not completely skip fats from your diet as they are essential for cell lining, cell building and fat soluble vitamins and minerals.
  • Caffeine not more than 1-2 cups a day. Choose herbal teas.
  • Alcohol to not more than 1 serving per day. It would be much better to completely avoid alcohol and similar beverages.
  • Avoid Nitrates and cured foods.
  • Decrease food additives and artificial flavors.
  • Avoiding skipping meals and extreme dieting.
  • Limiting unhygienic unhealthy streetfoods fast foods and sugary drinks.
  • Diet high in sugar and refined carbs significantly increase the risk of breast cancer. Replace white bread, all purpose flour, white baked items with whole grain products and nutrient dense veggies.

Being physically active

  • Regular physical activity can help:-
  • Improves breast cancer survival.
  • Prevents weight gain
  • Improves common side effects of cancer treatment such as fatigue.
  • Helps prevent osteoporosis.
  • You can do moderate physical activity like walking 3-5 hours per week.
Diet and lifestyle changes for recovery from breast cancer

Hydration:

Drink 8-10 glasses of water per day. Carry a water bottle.

Get enough sleep:

Long term sleep disruptions may increase risk of some cancers. This can be linked with chronic anxiety depression like conditions. Disruptions in the body-s ‘biological clock’ which controls sleep and other functions gets disturbed due to years of exposure to light while working at night like overnight shifts may reduce levels of melatonin which may raise certain cancer growths.

Other causative factors:

  • Avoid certain skin care products that contain parabens as they are considered as negatively affecting your hormones.
  • Exposure to pesticides and some endocrine disruptors such as BPA Bisphenol A found in plastics increases breast cancer risk.
  • Choose natural skin care products (free from parabens ), earthen vessels, cast iron or glass vessels for cooking, storing and eating/drinking food and water may reduce other external causative factors responsible for increasing risk of breast cancer.

Stress management:

Stress management can help people improve their quality of life, increase their chances of recovery. Chronic stress weakens immunity and may contribute to cancer progression. Here are some ways in which stress can be managed-

  • Emotional support
  • Being physically active.
  • Participating in activities that you enjoy.
  • Relaxation techniques like pranayama, yoga postures, meditation, body massage and shirodhara.
  • Cognitive behavioral techniques.

There is not much evidence about particular food or diet that can prevent or help recover from breast cancer. Overall lifestyle changes are needed to be followed to lower the risk and as well as for better recovery from it.

Connect with our cancer dietician from team ‘Cancer in ayurveda’ for better information and guidance.

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What is Breast Cancer?

Breast Cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the tissues of the breast. It +++4happens when cells in the tissues of the breast starts growing uncontrollably and ultimately forms a tumor. If the tumor of the breast is not treated accordingly, it can further lead it to spread or metastasize to different parts of body through lymphatic system or blood stream and can result in death.

Types of Breast Cancer:

1) Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS): It is a non-invasive type of breast cancer where abnormal cells are confined to the milk ducts.

2) Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC): It is most common type of breast cancer in which cancer cells originates in the milk ducts of the breast and later spread to the surrounding tissue.

3) Lobar Carcinoma In Situ (LCIS): Not cancer but indicates a higher risk of developing breast cancer.

4) Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC): It is a rare and aggressive type of breast cancer that lacks estrogen, progesterone, and HER 2 receptors. It is usually resistant to treatment.

Diagnosis:

1) Clinical breast exam

2) Mammography

3) Ultrasound or MRI

4) Biopsy (removing tissue for testing).

What is mammography?

Mammography is a specialized medical imaging technique used to screen and diagnose breast cancer, and other breast conditions. Mammography involves using low-dose X-Ray to create detailed image of the breast tissue:

A) Purpose of Mammography

1) Screening Mammography:

  • It is used to detect breast cancer in women who have no symptoms.
  • It is even help to identify tumors that cannot be felt.
  • It is recommended for early detection which starts typically at the age of 40 years and for high risk individuals.

2) Diagnostic Mammography:

  • It is used to diagnose and investigate symptoms like lump in the breast, pain in the breast, or unusual nipple discharge.
  • It provide detailed images that help in diagnosis of breast cancer.

B) Types of Mammography:

1) 2D Mammography: It produces two-dimensional images of the breast. This imaging technique is commonly used in routine screening.

2) 3D Mammography (Tomosynthesis): It is used to take multiple images of the breast from different angles and provide a three dimensional view of the breast thereby improving detection of breast cancer and reducing false positive cases.

C) Benefits of Mammography/Importance of mammogram:

1) It helps to diagnose breast cancer early and often help to diagnose before symptoms develops.

2) Mammography helps to find small tumors that are easier to treat.

3) Timely diagnosis with mammography helps to increase the survival rate.

D) Limitations of Mammography:

1) It may not detect all cancers and especially in dense breast tissue.

2) False positive can lead to unnecessary anxiety and additional invasive investigations.

3) There is small risk of radiation.

At what age should I start getting mammograms?

The recommended age to start mammograms depends on the individual risk factors and the recommended guidelines in the respective country. Further is mentioned some general recommendations.

1) For Average-Risk Individuals:

A) Age 40 – 44: It is optional if an individual choose to start early.

B) Age 45 – 54: Annual mammograms.

C) Age 55 and older: Mammogram every 2 years, you can continue annually.

2) For Higher-Risk Individuals:

A) If an individual have a family history of breast cancer, genetic predispositions (e.g., BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations), or other risk factors:

To start screening at earlier age (e.g. at 30 – 35 years), and additional imaging like MRI is recommended.

It is always advisable to start screening after appropriate advice from your health care physician.

Treatment of Breast Cancer through Ayurveda by Dr. Ravi Gupta:

Dr. Ravi Gupta, Ayurveda Cancer Consultant offers a holistic treatment on traditional Ayurvedic Principles for breast cancer. His different treatment modalities include:

1) Herbal Medicines: Dr. Ravi Gupta advises certain Ayurvedic herbs and formulations that helps to support the immunity and further target the cancer cells.

2) Panchakarma: He advises various therapies that helps to eliminate toxins or dustha doshas from the body. It even help to restore vitality in cancer patients.

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3) Rasayana Therapy: Dr. Ravi Gupta, certain Rasayana or Rejuvenative formulations that helps to improve disease tolerance in breast cancer patients.

4) Dietary Adjustments: Personalised treatment plan advised by Dr. Ravi Gupta helps to support healing in breast cancer patients.

5) Mind – Body Therapies: Dr. Ravi Gupta advises yoga, meditation, and pranayama that proves beneficial in breast cancer patients.

For Ayurvedic treatment of Breast Cancer, kindly call +91 – 9819274611.

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What are the signs and symptoms of breast cancer?

Breast Cancer s a type of cancer that originates in the tissues of the breast and is one of the most common cancer diagnosed globally. Breast Cancer affects millions of women globally but few cases also are found among men’s. Early detection and prompt treatment through combination of treatment modalities can significantly result in better prognosis.

Generally family history of genetic mutations BRCA1/BRCA2 can be a causative factor behind breast cancer. In the current era, smoking, obesity, prolonged alcohol consumption, and sedentary lifestyle can also significantly contribute to the increased incidence of breast cancer. The risk of breast cancer also does increases with increasing age.

What are the signs and symptoms of breast cancer/What are early signs of breast cancer?

The signs and symptoms of breast cancer are variable among individuals but certain common factors is mentioned below:

A. Early signs of breast cancer

1) Lump or Masses:

Appearance of new lump or thickening in the breast or the armpit can be early sign of breast cancer. This lump or thickening in the breast may not respond to the conventional line of treatment and can even gradually increase in size and may become tender. This lump may feel hard and irregular in shape.

2) Changes in Breast Size and Shape:

Breast Cancer can be evident by unexplained change in the size and shape of one breast compared to other.

3) Skin Changes:

Changes in the skin in breast cancer can be evident by dimpling or puckering of the skin over the breast. This can resemble an orange peel, known as peau d’orange. This can also be evident by redness, scaling or irritation of the skin over the breast.

4) Nipple Changes:

TBreast Cancer can be evident by inverted nipples or pulling inwards of nipples instead or outwards. Breast cancer can also be evident by discharge in the nipple. This discharge can be clear, yellow or bloody in nature.

5) Pain and Tenderness:

TExperience of persistent pain or tenderness or gradual increase in the breast can be early sign of breast cancer. This pain or tenderness does not vary with menstrual cycle.

TAdvanced Symptoms (If Cancer Spreads):

1) Unintended weight loss: Loss of more than 10% of weight even after not intending to do so.

2) Bone Pain: If the breast cancer cells metastasize to the bones (pelvis, vertebras etc.) then it can lead to bone pain.

3) General fatigue or weakness: Persistent feeling of general fatigue or weakness can be sign of systemic spread of breast cancer. The sensation of fatigue or weakness does not resolve even after adequate rest.

TIt is most important to note that the above mentioned symptoms can be present in many other health conditions, and does not necessarily means that you have developed breast cancer. It is strictly advisable to consult your health care professional for appropriate diagnosis.

Treatment of Breast Cancer through Ayurveda

Dr. Ravi Gupta is an experienced Ayurveda Cancer Consultant and he believes in integrating traditional Ayurvedic principles with modern era holistic principles for the treatment of breast cancer. He strongly believes that imbalance in the doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) is the root cause of breast cancer.

So his treatment approach is toward treating the root cause of disease i.e imbalance in the doshas through different treatment modalities. He believes in detoxifying the body and boosting the immune system of breast cancer patients to improve overall well-being and survival.

Key Aspects of Dr. Ravi Gupta’s Ayurvedic Breast Cancer Treatment

A) Herbal medicine for Breast Cancer Treatment:

Dr. Ravi Gupta, Ayurveda Cancer Consultant advises natural and traditional Ayurvedic herbs that proves extremely beneficial in breast cancer patients. These Ayurvedic herbal formulations are tailored as per patients individual doshic constitution and the doshas involved behind the causative of breast cancer.

1) Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): It enhances the immune response in breast cancer patients and further reduce stress and anxiety.

2) Curcumin (Turmeric): It is well-known for its anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties.

3) Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia): Guduchi detoxify the body and boost immunity in breast cancer patients.

4) Triphala: It helps in improving digestion in breast cancer patients and further helps in detoxification.

B) Panchakarma and Detoxification:

Dr. Ravi Gupta, Ayurveda Cancer Consultant advises multiple Panchakarma or Detoxification Therapies that prove extremely beneficial in Breast Cancer patients. These Panchakarma or Detoxification therapies are:

1) Virechana (Purgation Therapy): Virechana helps to clear toxins and balance doshas in the body.

2) Basti Therapy (Enema Therapy): Basti helps to balance the vata doshas and removal of mala or dustha doshas from the body.

3) Raktamokshana (Bloodletting): Bloodletting or Raktamokshana helps to cleanse dustha raktha from the body, and reduce swelling and inflammation in the body.

C) Rasayana Therapy (Rejuvenation Therapy):

Rasayana Therapy is well known for its rejuvenation benefits and improving vitality is breast cancer patients. Rasayana therapy also helps to improve quality in breast cancer patients and so focuses on strengthening the body.

Certain well known Rasayana Herbs and Formulations that are readily available and proves extremely beneficial in breast cancer patients are Chyawanprash Avaleha, Brahmi Vati, and Amalaki Rasayana proves extremely beneficial.

D) Lifestyle Adjustments:

Dr. Ravi Gupta, Ayurveda Cancer Consultant advises daily yoga and meditation in breast cancer patients. This helps to reduce stress and anxiety in breast cancer patients. Daily pranayama in breast cancer patients helps to boost oxygenation and improve cellular health in breast cancer patients.

For treatment of Breast Cancer through Ayurveda, Kindly call +91 – 9819274611.

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Diet in stomach cancer

What is stomach cancer?

Stomach cancer is a type of cancer that starts in the inner lining of the stomach. Cancer means when cells in the body begin to grow out of control. Stomach is an organ on the left side of the upper abdomen that digests food. Early symptoms may include heartburn, upper abdominal pain, nausea and loss of appetite. Later signs include weight loss, yellowing of skin, vomiting, and difficulty in swallowing and blood in the stool.

Weight loss and cancer:

In nutrition, diet is the sum of food consumed by a person or other organism for health and weight-management reasons.

Weight loss is commonly seen in stomach cancer patients. Stomach is an important part of our digestive system and its cancer largely affect the digestive capacity of an individual hindering the absorption of nutrients and minerals into the body. Diet for cancer patients need to be balanced and healthy. Patient not only has loss of appetite but also, feels full before finishing a meal. Weight loss can lead to decreased immunity due to lack of energy and nutrients that supports body strength and immune system. This can further cause slow prognosis, nutritional deficiencies and chances of getting other infections.

Diet in stomach cancer Patients:

1) Include smaller meals: Many patients with stomach cancer experiences loss of appetite or gastrointestinal discomfort. Eating smaller meals can help. Eat five to six small meals a day instead of three large meals.

2) High calorie foods: Drink high-calorie or high protein fluids between meals to maintain healthy weight.

3) Take liquid snacks: Liquid snacks like smoothies, soups may help when patients have poor appetite.

4) Low-fiber foods: Limit high-fiber foods like whole grains bran cereals and vegetables. Choose whole grains instead of refined grains. Whole grains are rich in fiber that promotes gut motility and gastric emptying thus keeps digestive system healthy.

Choose smooth nut butters in place of raw nuts, Choose cooked vegetables in place of raw vegetables. This helps to cut down high fiber content.

5) Healthy fats: Choose healthy fats like olive oil, avocados, nuts and seeds.

6) Fruits and vegetables: Eat a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables to get antioxidants. Consuming citrus fruits, tomatoes, berries, cruciferous vegetables, and high intakes or serum levels of lycopene have shown anti-cancer effects. This is due to higher amounts of vitamins, antioxidants, flavonoids, and other nutrients that help scavenge the cancer causing agents.

7) Protein: Eat protein at every meal such as chicken, turkey, beef, pork, fish, cheese, eggs, nuts, seeds and soy foods. Choose less fibrous lean proteins like fish instead of shell fishes and eggs in place of steak.

8) Avoid added sugar: Limit sweets and added sugars such as cakes, candy, pies and cookies.

9) Avoid certain foods: Avoid fried, greasy and fatty foods. Also avoid foods with natural laxatives like prunes, figs and licorice.

10) Stay hydrated: Drink enough fluids during cancer treatment. Avoid drinking large amounts of caffeinated beverages.

11) Eat room temperature foods: Eat foods and drink liquids at room temperature. Do not eat and drink too hot or too cold.

12) Take supplements: Discuss taking probiotics l-glutamine and/or digestive enzymes with a dietician.

13) Eat slowly and chew well: Take your time to eat. Chewing well will help your body to extract more nutrients from the food.

14) Try softer foods: Choose foods that are soft in consistency like gruel, eggs, khichdi, and soups as they are easier to digest.

15) Avoid fluid with meals: Limit the intake of fluids even water at a meal as this can fill your stomach too much and too early which will further decrease les food intake and less nutrition eventually.

16) Avoid eating animal products: Research has found that red and processed meats containing nitrite food preservatives are associated with a higher risk of gastric cancer.

17) Cut down salty foods: Consuming foods that are higher in salt content can damage the stomach mucosal lining and cause lesions which can worsen symptoms of stomach cancer.

18) Maintain food dairy: Make a list of food items that causes stomach upset, diarrhea, nausea, sickness or any other digestive problems.

19) Increase calorie intake: One needs to maintain healthy weight as stomach cancer can cause drastic decrease in your body weight.

Patient needs to eat food that are high in calories. However, it is difficult to eat a high calorie diet so in such cases eating fatty foods is the best way to get concentrated calories. Also, liquid meals can be added for extra calories.

20) Limit irritants: Limiting your intake of alcohol, caffeine, carbonation and spicy foods may also help limit side effects of treatment.

21) Avoid processed foods: Processed foods are one that are highly refined, loaded with preservatives and has minimum nutrition. Examples are packaged snacks, candies, bakery items, soda, sausages, sweetened beverages etc.

Most importantly is that your cancer journey is unique to you and your treatment:

You may experience side effects that affect your ability to follow these suggestions. If you are struggling with any side effects, consult our cancer dietician for nutrition guidelines that will be appropriate for your cancer journey.

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