by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Cancer
BRCA1 and BRCA2 are two important genes that help fight cancer. They are, therefore, referred to as tumor suppressor genes. These genes normally prevent breast, ovarian, and some other cells from growing and dividing too rapidly in an uncontrolled fashion and turning...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Cancer
Blood tests for breast cancer are done to serve the following purpose: To evaluate the general condition of the patient and to verify if he or she can withstand the treatment or even check for metastasis if any To evaluate the condition of the specific organs to see...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Cancer
Breast MRI or magnetic resonance imaging of the breast is a non-invasive diagnostic test to show the doctor any abnormality in the breast including breast cancer. This procedure makes the use of powerful magnetic field and radio waves, which pass through the breast...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Cancer
A breast biopsy is the removal of a breast tissue sample from the suspicious part of the breast. It is done after breast screening tests have shown some abnormality. This biopsied tissue is then prepared and examined under the microscope by a trained pathologist. He...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Cancer
A breast ultrasound or breast sonography is a noninvasive, harmless, and painless procedure that makes the use of high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the breast tissue. The sound waves are not audible to the human ear. They pass through the breast tissue...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Cancer
What is a digital mammogram? A regular mammogram is an X-ray image of the breast. Doctors use it to look for any changes in the breast tissue such as a lump. Its main purpose is to look for early signs of breast cancer. As mentioned, the results of a mammogram are...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Cancer
What is a mammogram or mammography? Definition A mammogram, or mammography as it is also called, is part of the breast screening and diagnostic procedure to rule out breast cancer. Together with regular clinical exams conducted by the doctor and monthly breast...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Health
What is breast self-exam? Breast self-examination is a step-by-step procedure a woman can use to examine her own breasts for any changes in breast consistency. Examining your own breast periodically for any telltale signs of growth can help detect a lump in the breast...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Cancer
Breast cancer grade is what will be part of the pathologist’s report of the breast cancer biopsy. Breast cancer grading is a powerful tool to help the doctor conclude on the type of treatment and the prognosis of the breast cancer. This is because the grade of the...
by Dr. Sanjiv Khanse | Drugs and Supplements
Side effects of statins drug are rare. The most common side effects include headaches, nausea, muscle, and joint aches. Other side effects include generalized muscle pain, weakness, constipation, abdominal cramps, headache, and interference with liver function causing...
