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cancer and select therapies that target these
cancer and select therapies that target these
vulnerabilities. This personalised approach
vulnerab i l i t i es. Th i s p ersonal i sed a pp roach
cacy and reduces the
i improves treatment ef cacy and reduces the

mproves treatment ef

risk of unnecessary side effects.
risk of unnecessary side effects .
Radiation therapy has improved with leaps
Radiation therapy has improved with leaps
and bounds in the last few decades. The
and bounds in the last few decades. The
technology has made the treatment very
technology has made the treatment very
precise, and the treatment duration has been
precise, and the treatment duration has been
reduced signi cantly. Now-a-days, the side
reduced signi

cantly. Now-a-days, the side
effects of radiation therapy are minimal and
effects of radiation therapy are minimal and
well tolerated as well.
well tolerated as well.
Breast cancer is not just about the initial
Breast cancer is not just about the initial
treatment phase; it is a lifelong journey for
treatment phase; it is a lifelong journey for
many patients. I emphasise the importance
many patients. I emphasise the importance
ist,
As an oncolo
As an oncologist,
g
I am not only
I am not only
committed to
committed to
providing the best
providing the best
possible care for
possible care for
my patients but,
my patients but,
also to advancing
also to advancing
the eld of breast
the eld of breast

cancer research.
cancer research.
survivorship care - which includes regular
f
of survivorship care - which includes regular
o
f
followup visits, surveillance imaging, and ongoing In conclusion, managing breast cancer requires
ollowup visits, surveillance imaging, and ongoing
In conclusion, managing breast cancer requires
support. We always strive to help patients a holistic approach that addresses the medical,
su
i
ort. We always str
pp
ve to hel
i
at
p
ents
p

a holistic approach that addresses the medical,
navigate life after cancer and address any
navigate life after cancer and address any emotional, and supportive care needs of patients.
emotional, and supportive care needs of patients.
i
ng phys
nger
l lingering physical or emotional concerns. . As an oncologist, I am dedicated to providing
i
i
onal concerns
i
cal or emot
As an oncologist, I am dedicated to providing
personalised, compassionate care to everyone
As an oncologist, I am not only committed to personalised, compassionate care to everyone
As an oncologist, I am not only committed to
I serve - with the ultimate goal of improving
providing the best possible care for my patients
providing the best possible care for my patients I serve - with the ultimate goal of improving
outcomes and enhancing quality of life.
but, also to advancing the eld of breast cancer
but, also to advancing the eld of breast cancer outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

research. I actively participate in clinical trials
research. I actively participate in clinical trials
and advocate for policies that improve access
and advocate for policies that improve access
to innovative treatments and support services.
to innovative treatments and support services.
By staying engaged in research and advocacy
By staying engaged in research and advocacy
efforts, I hope to contribute to the ongoing ght
efforts, I hope to contribute to the ongoing ght
against breast cancer.
against breast cancer.
Early detection is the best way to prevention
Early detection is the best way to preventio n 9