Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Mammogram, Biopsy, IHC and Staging Tests Explained
Diagnosis & treatment Dr. Deenadayalan TConsultant Medical Oncologist · Madurai11 min read Finding a suspicious breast lump naturally creates anxiety. The next question is usually: “What tests will I need now?” According to Dr. Deenadayalan T, Consultant Medical Oncologist, breast cancer evaluation generally happens in two broad stages: 1. Diagnostic investigations These determine whether the breast abnormality […]
Breast Cancer Screening: Why Mammograms Matter for Early Detection
Cancer screening Dr. Deenadayalan TConsultant Medical Oncologist · Madurai9 min read Can breast cancer be detected before a woman feels a lump or develops symptoms? Yes. That is exactly the purpose of breast cancer screening. According to Dr. Deenadayalan T, Consultant Medical Oncologist, mammography is the standard screening test used to look for breast cancer in women who […]
Cancer Screening Tests Explained: How Early Detection Can Save Lives
Cancer screening Dr. Deenadayalan TConsultant Medical Oncologist · Madurai8 min read What Is a Cancer Screening Test? Many people visit a doctor only after symptoms appear. But cancer screening works differently. Screening means looking for cancer or precancerous changes in people who do not have symptoms. The goal is to identify disease during an early […]
Breast Cancer Risk Factors: What Every Woman Should Know
Risk & prevention Dr. Deenadayalan TConsultant Medical Oncologist · Madurai10 min read “Why did I develop breast cancer?” This is one of the most difficult questions patients and families ask after a diagnosis. The important thing to understand is that breast cancer usually does not develop because of one single cause. Instead, several factors—including age, genetics, […]
Early Symptoms of Breast Cancer: Why a Painless Lump Should Never Be Ignored
Breast health Dr. Deenadayalan TConsultant Medical Oncologist · Madurai8 min read Many women expect breast cancer to begin with pain. Unfortunately, that assumption can delay diagnosis. Early breast cancer may cause no pain at all. One of the most important warning signs is a new, painless lump or thickening in the breast. According to Dr. Deenadayalan T, […]
Does a Breast Lump Always Mean Cancer? Common Causes Explained
Breast health Dr. Deenadayalan TConsultant Medical Oncologist · Madurai6 min read Finding a lump in the breast can immediately create fear. One of the first thoughts many women have is: “Does this mean I have breast cancer?” The answer is no. Breast lumps are very common, and many are caused by benign, non-cancerous conditions. According to […]
Does Breast Pain Mean Breast Cancer? Understanding Mastalgia and Warning Signs
Breast health Dr. Deenadayalan TConsultant Medical Oncologist · Madurai5 min read Breast pain can immediately make many women worry: “Could this be breast cancer?” The answer is reassuring: breast pain by itself does not automatically mean breast cancer. According to Dr. Deenadayalan T, breast pain—medically known as mastalgia—is very common and affects many women at some […]
What Causes Cancer? Understanding How Cancer Develops in the Human Body
Dr. Deenadayalan T explains how cancer develops (Tamil). Cancer is caused by damage to the genes that control how cells grow and die. Normally, cells divide when needed and self-destruct when old or damaged. When the genes governing that process are damaged, cells keep multiplying and stop dying — and that uncontrolled growth is cancer. […]
Modern Cancer Treatment: How Precision Oncology Has Transformed Cancer Care
Dr. Deenadayalan T on how cancer treatment has changed in 25 years (Tamil). Modern cancer treatment is no longer chosen only by where the tumour sits. It is chosen by what is driving it. Genetic and molecular testing of the tumour now identifies the specific mutation fuelling its growth, and treatment — targeted therapy, immunotherapy, […]
What Is a Biopsy? Types, Procedure & Common Myths Explained
Dr. Deenadayalan T explains biopsy types and answers the question patients ask most (Tamil). A biopsy is a procedure in which a small sample of tissue or cells is removed from a suspicious area and examined under a microscope by a pathologist. It is the only test that can definitively confirm whether a lump is […]