by Dr Suvadip Chakrabarti | Sep 17, 2026 | Breast Cancer
A tight or underwire bra may feel uncomfortable, but current scientific evidence does not show that wearing one causes breast cancer. A landmark NIH-published study found no association between the likelihood of developing the disease and factors such as underwire...
by Dr Suvadip Chakrabarti | Aug 14, 2026 | Breast Cancer
“My mammogram found calcifications. Should I worry?” In most cases, no. Breast calcifications are tiny calcium deposits seen on a mammogram and are usually harmless. However, certain patterns may be associated with early breast cancer. A breast cancer surgeon,...
by Dr Suvadip Chakrabarti | Jul 14, 2026 | Breast Cancer
Fear of recurrence is a major emotional challenge after initial cancer treatment. When breast cancer cells reappear after a period of undetectable disease, it is clinically termed a recurrence. Prompt detection and advanced staging radically alter survival outcomes....
by Dr Suvadip Chakrabarti | May 27, 2026 | Breast Cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive subtype that lacks common hormone and HER2 targets, making treatment more complex. It grows faster, has a higher recurrence risk, and requires carefully planned therapies. Advances in treatment are improving...
by Dr Suvadip Chakrabarti | Apr 9, 2026 | Breast Cancer
Mammograms are the standard screening tool, ultrasounds assess lumps and dense breast tissue, and MRI is reserved for high-risk or unclear cases, providing detailed imaging when other tests do not give definitive answers. Breast cancer detection isn’t a one-test game....
by Dr Suvadip Chakrabarti | Mar 19, 2026 | Breast Cancer
Lymph node dissection is the surgical removal of lymph nodes near the breast to determine if cancer has spread beyond the tumour site. It’s performed when imaging or biopsy suggests cancer involvement, guiding treatment decisions and prognosis. Women wait...
