Cancer overview
What patients and families should understand
Breast cancer may be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted medicines, immunotherapy in selected cases, and radiation. Radiation is commonly used after breast-conserving surgery, after mastectomy in higher-risk disease, and for symptom control when cancer has spread.
Dr. Ankita Patel's approach
How Ankita Patel handles it
Dr. Ankita Patel focuses on protecting the heart, lungs, skin, shoulder movement, and long-term quality of life while delivering the dose needed to reduce local recurrence risk. She explains why radiation is recommended, what the planning scan means, how daily treatment is delivered, and which side effects should be watched early.
Care priorities
What the consultation focuses on
Post-surgery radiation decisions for breast conservation and mastectomy cases.
Careful contouring of tumour bed, chest wall, lymph nodes, heart, and lungs.
Clear counselling on skin care, fatigue, arm swelling risk, and follow-up.