Why Dr. Anurag Khare?

Breast Surgical Oncologist
Dr Anurag Khare MBBS, MS
Dr Anurag Khare, MS is a certified General Surgeon who specializes in Breast Surgical Oncology. He treats all conditions related to breast health including: breast cancer, high risk prevention and screening, benign breast disease, and conditions related to lactation.

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A little something about Breast Cancer. Breast Cancer
Cancer is a generic term for a large group of disease that can affect any part of the body.Cancer arises from a change in one single cell. The transformation from a normal cell into a tumor cell is a multistage process, typically a progression from a pre-cancerous lesion to malignant tumors. These changes are the result of the interaction between a person’s genetic factor and external agents.
Risk Factors
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Gender
Men can develop breast cancer, but it is 100 times more common among women than men.
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Age
Risk of developing breast cancer increases with age.
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Genetic Risk Factors
5% to 10% of breast cancer cases are hereditary as a result of gene changes. If you have inherited mutated genes ( BRCA1 & BRCA 2 ) from a parent, you are at increased risk for breast cancer.
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Family history of breast cancer
Risk of developing breast cancer is increased if your mother, grandmother, sister or daughters have breast or ovarian cancer. Woman with a family history of breast cancer in a father or brother also have an increased of breast cancer.
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Menstrual Periods
Women who started menstruation before age 12 or who went through menopause after 55 have slightly higher risk of breast cancer.

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Oral contraceptive pills
Women using oral contraceptives have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer than who have never used them.
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Breast Feeding
Lowers the risk of breast cancer.
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Women who have no children
Are at risk of breast cancer compared to women who have children. This risk is evident after age 40 to 45 years, but not for breast cancer diagnosed at younger age.
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First child birth late in life
First child after age 30 have a slightly higher breast cancer risk.
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Postmenopausal hormone use
Increases risk of breast cancer.
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Alcohol
Consumption of alcohol increases risk of developing breast cancer.
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Obesity
increases risk of breast cancer, especially in postmenopausal women.
Breast Cancer Awareness
Important Articles
The most important thing of breast self examination is to become familiar with your breast and distinguish between normal and abnormal changes in breast.
Early detection cannot prevent cancer but this is the best way to diagnose breast cancer at curable stage with best prognosis.
Cancer is a generic term for a large group of disease that can affect any part of the body. Cancer arises from a change in one single cell.
Metastatic breast cancer is when the breast cancer cells grow uncontrollably. A tumour develops which is nothing but a collection of these abnormal cells.
Breast Cancer Awareness
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Ready to receive top-notch cancer care in Lucknow? Schedule your consultation with Dr. Anurag Khare, renowned as the best oncologist and trusted breast cancer specialist in the region. With a commitment to personalized treatment plans and advanced medical expertise, Dr. Khare ensures every patient receives comprehensive care tailored to their unique needs. Take the first step towards better health—book your appointment today and discover why patients trust Dr. Khare for exceptional oncology services.