A clear plan, before treatment begins.
Breast cancer is rarely treated by surgery alone, and the order of treatments matters. Whether you are newly diagnosed or want a second opinion on a plan you already have, the aim is the same: that you understand what is being recommended, and why, before anything starts.
Treatment planning
How a plan is made
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Confirm the diagnosis
Examination, imaging and a core biopsy. If cancer is confirmed, further testing on the sample identifies its subtype.
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Stage it, where needed
Scans to check whether the cancer is confined to the breast. Not everyone needs every test; we choose what is clinically indicated.
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Plan with the team
Surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology and the support specialists agree a plan built around the cancer, and around you.
What the plan covers
The operation
Breast conservation or mastectomy, how the lymph nodes under the arm are assessed, and whether oncoplasty or reconstruction is an option for you.
Treatment besides surgery
Whether chemotherapy, radiation or other treatment is needed, and in what order. Not every department is part of every patient's care.
Genetic testing
Where a test result could change the plan, we arrange genetic counselling during your treatment.
Fertility
Where fertility matters to you, that conversation happens early, at the start of diagnosis and treatment.
Second opinion
If you already have a diagnosis or a plan
Asking for a second opinion is reasonable, and common. Bring whatever you have: your biopsy report, your scans and their reports, and a summary of any treatment so far. We will tell you if anything further is needed.
You can be seen at either clinic. If travel is the barrier, video consultations run Monday to Saturday, 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Please do not send reports through the website form; bring them, or ask us how to share them when you book.
Contact
You will be looked after.
Clinics at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital and Apollo Athenaa Women's Cancer Centre, with video consultations six days a week.
| Location | Days | Time |
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| Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar | Mon to Fri | 2:00 – 4:00 PM |
| Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Sarita Vihar | Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Apollo Athenaa Women's Cancer Centre, Defence Colony | Mon, Wed, Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Video consultation | Mon to Sat | 4:00 – 6:00 PM |