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How important are breast cancer awareness and prevention?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

What should a woman need to know about breast cancer? What are the ways to prevent it? Does genetics play a role? How to cope with it, if diagnosed?

Thanks.
Answered by Dr. Shravana Kumar Chinnikatti

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shravana Kumar Chinnikatti is a Radiation Oncologist, Radiotherapist, and Medical Oncologist. His treatment plans commonly include radioactive implantations, external beam radiotherapy, hyperthermia, and combined modality therapy. He completed his MBBS from Kasturba Medical College in 2000 and MD from MS Ramaiah Medical College in 2005. He is currently practicing in Bangalore with 23 years of clinical experience.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

  • All men and women need to know about breast cancer, as it is one of the most common cancers. It is both sporadic and familial. Early detection and treatment increases the maximum of five to 10 years of overall survival.
  • The only way to prevent it is early detection by mammograms and sonograms in high-risk cases and strict community screening procedure implementation for all females after 40 years. Early, effective genetic testing has to be done.
  • The role of genetics is the detection and effective testing of BRCA (breast cancer gene) 1 and 2 in all familial and sporadic breast and ovarian cancers. Genetic testings are done to risk categorization of the case and to select targeted and personalized treatment for each patient.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Hemalatha
Published At February 13, 2021
Reviewed At December 10, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shravana Kumar Chinnikatti is a Radiation Oncologist, Radiotherapist, and Medical Oncologist. His treatment plans commonly include radioactive implantations, external beam radiotherapy, hyperthermia, and combined modality therapy. He completed his MBBS from Kasturba Medical College in 2000 and MD from MS Ramaiah Medical College in 2005. He is currently practicing in Bangalore with 23 years of clinical experience.

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Dr. Hemalatha is a dedicated Dental Surgeon with expertise in preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental care. She is passionate about promoting oral health and creating personalized treatment plans to suit each patient’s needs. Her clinical approach emphasizes patient comfort, precision, and long-term dental wellness, ensuring a positive and reassuring experience for every individual under her care.

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Dr. Shravana Kumar Chinnikatti
Dr. Shravana Kumar Chinnikatti

Radiation Oncology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Shravana Kumar Chinnikatti is a Radiation Oncologist, Radiotherapist, and Medical Oncologist. His treatment plans commonly include radioactive implantations, external beam radiotherapy, hyperthermia, and combined modality therapy. He completed his MBBS from Kasturba Medical College in 2000 and MD from MS Ramaiah Medical College in 2005. He is currently practicing in Bangalore with 23 years of clinical experience.

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