Figuring Out · FO286

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.

1. 00:00Introduction
2. 03:03Misleading information about breast cancer
3. 05:28Breast cancer and the guilt factor
4. 06:42How a cancerous lump forms
5. 10:37The dangers of cancer cell spread
6. 13:16Hereditary cancers
7. 16:15Lifestyle and cancer risks
8. 20:46How breastfeeding can reduce breast cancer risk
9. 24:40Self-breast examination
10. 27:17Family history and cancer
11. 31:32Breast cancer in men
12. 33:19Early symptoms of breast cancer
13. 34:51Painless vs painful lymph nodes
14. 36:39Alcohol and cancer risks
15. 39:56Cancer detection methods
16. 42:09Mammography and its risks
17. 49:45Understanding fibroadenomas
18. 51:30What is a biopsy
19. 52:55Can women have children after breast cancer
20. 57:30Obesity menopause and cancer
21. 01:02:03Contraceptive pills and cancer risks
22. 01:07:08Importance of family support
23. 01:09:33Why the survival rate in India is low
24. 01:13:44Stages of breast cancer and their treatments
25. 01:27:07Is a cure possible
26. 01:28:37Myths and facts about breast cancer
27. 01:34:00Views on Navjot Singh Sidhu's statement
28. 01:37:00Conclusion of the podcast