CARE Hospitals Hitech City Holds Breast Cancer Awareness Talk and Honours Survivors in Hyderabad

Oncology specialists discussed early detection, warning signs, screening and treatment advances during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Ramu Damuluri, Dr. A. Venugopal, Dr. Kandra Prasanth Reddy, Dr. Praveen Adusumilli and Dr. Pramod Gupta addressed the importance of timely medical consultation.

CARE Hospitals, Hitech City, organised a Breast Cancer Awareness Talk during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, bringing together patients, survivors, doctors and healthcare professionals to discuss early diagnosis, warning signs and advances in breast cancer treatment.
The programme also included a felicitation ceremony honouring breast cancer survivors and recognising their experiences during treatment and recovery.
Specialists from the hospital discussed common misconceptions about breast cancer, particularly the belief that the disease always causes pain or affects only women with a family history of cancer.
Doctors explained that breast cancer can develop without painful symptoms and may also affect younger women. They advised women to seek medical attention for unusual breast changes rather than waiting for discomfort or more serious symptoms.

Warning signs discussed during the programme included lumps in the breast or underarm, changes in breast size or shape, skin dimpling, nipple inversion, spontaneous nipple discharge, particularly when bloody, and unusual thickening of breast tissue.
Dr. Ramu Damuluri, Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology, Breast and Women Cancer Surgeon, CARE Hospitals, Hitech City, said, “Not every breast lump is cancer, but every unusual change needs medical attention. When breast cancer is detected early, treatment may be less extensive, and the chances of successful outcomes are generally better. Women should never ignore changes in their breasts,”
He expressed concern that fear and embarrassment can prevent women from seeking medical advice when they first notice changes.
Dr. A. Venugopal, Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist, Hemato Oncologist and BMT Physician, CARE Hospitals, Hitech City, highlighted that breast cancer is not restricted to older women.

He said, “Many women delay seeking medical advice because they have no pain or assume the changes are harmless. Advances in targeted therapies and immunotherapy have improved treatment options, but early detection remains one of the most important factors in achieving better outcomes,”
The specialists also discussed developments in cancer treatment, including breast conserving surgery, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and modern radiation techniques.
They explained that treatment is increasingly planned according to the characteristics of each patient and the disease, with specialists from different medical disciplines contributing to clinical decisions.
Dr. Kandra Prasanth Reddy, Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncologist, CARE Hospitals, Hitech City, addressed concerns about radiation treatment and its side effects.

He said, “Modern radiation techniques allow us to target cancer more precisely while limiting exposure to healthy tissues. Radiation therapy plays an important role in breast cancer treatment for many patients, particularly after surgery. Fear of treatment should not lead to delays in care,”
Another focus of the discussion was the relationship between family history and breast cancer risk.
Doctors explained that inherited genetic changes can increase the risk of developing breast cancer, but many women diagnosed with the disease do not have a strong family history.
Dr. Praveen Adusumilli, Senior Consultant, Medical and Hemato Oncology, CARE Hospitals, Hitech City, said, “Many women believe they are not at risk because no one in their family has had breast cancer. That is not true. Women should be aware of unusual breast changes and discuss appropriate screening with their doctors. Early diagnosis gives us more treatment options,”

The hospital also recognised breast cancer survivors during the programme, drawing attention to emotional support, continued medical care and the challenges patients may face after completing treatment.
Dr. Pramod Gupta, Chief Operating Officer, CARE Hospitals, Hitech City, emphasised the need to encourage open conversations about breast health.
He said, “Many women still hesitate to discuss breast health or postpone medical consultations. Through such programmes, we want to address misconceptions, encourage timely medical advice and recognise the strength of women who have faced breast cancer. Awareness and early action can make a meaningful difference,”
Other specialists who participated in the programme included Dr. Ajay Chanakya Vallabhaneni, Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncologist and Robotic Surgeon; Dr. Rahul Reddy Levaka, Consultant, Surgical Oncologist; Dr. Sai Madhuri Chenna Reddy, Consultant, Radiation Oncologist; and Dr. Suneel Kumar Malipedda, Consultant, Nuclear Medicine.

The medical team advised women to follow screening recommendations appropriate to their age and individual risk, including mammography where indicated.
Doctors also urged women to seek medical evaluation for unusual breast changes, even in the absence of pain or a family history of cancer.
The programme concluded with an emphasis on continuing breast health awareness throughout the year and encouraging timely medical consultation.

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