Breast Cancer: Breast cancer can occur in men too, cancer card holders are treated free of cost in KGMU. 1 News Track English

Male Breast Cancer : KGMU Vice Chancellor Dr. Bipin Puri said that “Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. It mostly occurs in women aged 50 to 75 years. Happens even at a young age.”

He told that it can be screened with mammography. The day-care process is also helpful. Dr. Bipin Puri said that in the beginning only surgery works. Genetic testing helps to know about the dangers. At the same time, the risk may be higher if breast-feeding is not done.

Important facts related to breast cancer:-
Breast Cancer Causes

• Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women.

• It occurs mostly in women aged 50 to 75 years.

• It also occurs at an early age if there is a family history.

• Screening can be done with mammography.

• Day-care process.

• In the beginning, only surgery works.

• Genetic testing can detect the dangers.

• The risk is higher if you do not breastfeed.

• Higher risk of obesity.

• Higher risk if there is a history of male breast cancer in the home.

Breast cancer can happen in men too
Breast Cancer in Men

Professor Anand Mishra, Head of the Department of Endocrine Surgery said that it can also happen in men. At the same time, Pro Vice Chancellor Prof Vineet Sharma emphasized on avoiding junk food and exercising regularly.

Cancer card holders get free treatment
Cancer Ka Free Treatment

Dr Sudhir Singh from the Department of Radiotherapy informed that treatment is available for every category of breast cancer. Radiotherapy, chemotherapy, surgery, hormonal therapy and targeted therapy are given in this cancer. All this facility is provided free of cost to the cancer card holders.

A breast cancer awareness program was organized at King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in the capital. The program was jointly organized by the Department of Radiotherapy and Endocrine Surgery.

The Vice Chancellor Lt Gen (R.) Dr. Bipin Puri (KGMU VC Dr. Bipin Puri) presented some facts about breast cancer as the chief guest in this program. The program was conducted by Dr. Deepti and Dr. Shiuli. Dr. Shalini Gupta, Dr. Pooja, Dr. Kushagra, Dr. Geetika, Dr. Chanchal, Dr. Kulranjan, Dr. Mrinalini, Dr. Neelam, Dr. Isha, Dr. Rachna and students participated in it.