Dr Mandar Nadkarni
Breast Cancer, Symptoms, Treatment, Stages, Chemotherapy & Myths - Dr Mandar
Mind01:39:30In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Dr. Mandar Nadkarni in conversation with Raj Shamani. Dr. Nadkarni has been a Surgical Oncologist for more than 20 years, serves as the Head of Breast Oncology, and works at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. This episode is a masterclass on cancer and how we can protect our loved ones from this disease.
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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Dr. Mandar Nadkarni in conversation with Raj Shamani. Dr. Nadkarni has been a Surgical Oncologist for more than 20 years, serves as the Head of Breast Oncology, and works at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. This episode is a masterclass on cancer and how we can protect our loved ones from this disease.
- 00:00Introduction
- 03:03Misleading information about breast cancer
- 05:28Breast cancer and the guilt factor
- 06:42How a cancerous lump forms
- 10:37The dangers of cancer cell spread
- 13:16Hereditary cancers
- 16:15Lifestyle and cancer risks
- 20:46How breastfeeding can reduce breast cancer risk
- 24:40Self-breast examination
- 27:17Family history and cancer
- 31:32Breast cancer in men
- 33:19Early symptoms of breast cancer
- 34:51Painless vs painful lymph nodes
- 36:39Alcohol and cancer risks
- 39:56Cancer detection methods
- 42:09Mammography and its risks
- 49:45Understanding fibroadenomas
- 51:30What is a biopsy
- 52:55Can women have children after breast cancer
- 57:30Obesity menopause and cancer
- 01:02:03Contraceptive pills and cancer risks
- 01:07:08Importance of family support
- 01:09:33Why the survival rate in India is low
- 01:13:44Stages of breast cancer and their treatments
- 01:27:07Is a cure possible
- 01:28:37Myths and facts about breast cancer
- 01:34:00Views on Navjot Singh Sidhu's statement
- 01:37:00Conclusion of the podcast



