Early breast cancer causes no pain. First signs are fairly subtle. If any changes are noted, contact your doctor immediately. Delaying treatment does not change the diagnosis, it only risks worsening the outcomes.

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Breast reconstruction - If you are going in for a mastectomy, you need not feel too upset about it as we can offer immediate reconstruction facilities to you. Your breast can be reconstructed with your own muscles and your original breast form can be restored to a great degree. If you are finding it difficult to make up your mind, you have the option of a delayed reconstruction. This can be undertaken whenever you are comfortable with the idea. It is a good time to consider this option when you are through with your adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Breast prostheses - It is an artificial breast form that fits inside your bra cup to replace the natural breast. A mastectomy bra with a pocket to hold the prostheses will be the ideal thing for you. A well fitting prosthesis will go a long way in restoring your body form and confidence. We can help you with choosing what is best for you.

Lymphedema - Lymphedema is best prevented as the methods employed in treating this condition are not very encouraging. About 20-25% women underlying surgery of breast cancer suffer from this disease. It is important to identify this problem early so that adequate measures can be taken to control the problem. Compression stockings, manual lymphatic drainage etc. are a few methods that are employed to overcome this problem.

Psychosocial counseling - Cancer may have taken the zing out of your life. However, it is important for you to realise that it is really not the end of the road for you. We have expert psychosocial counseling services to help you bounce back. You can choose your own tools and remember life is all about adding life to your years and not years to your life.