A pregnant lady sought guidance at the CK Birla Hospital Gurgaon, upon discovering a growing lump in her breast during the early stages of pregnancy. Dr Aruna Kalra initially examined her and subsequently referred her to Dr Rohan Khandelwal, our distinguished onco-surgeon specializing in breast cancer treatment.
Dr Khandelwal’s evaluation revealed a sizable 7 x 8-centimeter lump in the patient’s right breast. Biopsy results indicated a Phyllodes tumour, a type of growth differing from typical breast cancer, yet potentially malignant.
Despite being in her first trimester, surgical intervention was cautiously, considering anaesthesia risks and limited medication options during pregnancy.
Continuous monitoring and routine follow-ups occurred throughout the pregnancy across all trimesters. Remarkably, the patient experienced an uneventful delivery and successfully breastfed from the treated breast post-surgery.
