Breast specialist in Agartala Dr.shilpy dolas says When it comes to a women-oriented disease, most women are more comfortable with a feminine touch by a female doctor or a lady doctor. The Hope has started Dr shilpy Dolas as a breast specialist doctor in Agartala, Tripura. She is a well-qualified and celebrity doctor in her field. She pursued a fellowship in breast diseases and cancer from Banglore’s top hospital, Mazumdar shaw cancer centre, Narayana hrudayalaya, in early 2010. She was the 2nd fellow all over india. Her track record speaks about her surgical skills in treating breast cancer patients, breast reconstruction and enlargement, and breast reduction surgeries.

She has got 13 years of exclusive experience in breast surgeries. She worked at Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Narayana Hrudayalaya, Sahyadri Hospital Pune, and Surya Mother and child care Hospital Wakad Pune. She is a Consultant Breast cancer specialist at Pune Grant Medical Foundation Ruby Hall Clinic Pune, Jupiter Hospital Baner and Aditya Birla Memorial hospital Thergaon Pune and Oncolife cancer centre Talegaon.

Areas of Interest:

Breast Cancer Surgeries

Modified Radical Mastectomies
Breast Lumpectomy
Breast Conservation Surgery
Breast Oncoplastic Surgery
Axillary clearance
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy

Benign Breast lumpectomy or wide local excision
Minimally Invasive Breast Surgery
Fibroadenoma Treatment
Breast Cyst
Microdochectomy for Nipple discharge
Trucut Biopsy of breast lump
Ultrasound-guided breast procedures
Cosmetic breast surgeries
Developmental breast anomalies
Poland’s syndrome
Male breast reduction
Gynaecomastia treatment
Breast reduction
Breast enlargement
Breast tightening
Breast mastopexy
Breast pain Treatment
Genetic counselling

Are you aware of the Risk Factors For Breast Cancer?

Risk factors for breast cancer-

Having Positive family history of cancer in one or two family members
Previous history of breast or ovarian cancer
Genetic mutation
Hormone replacement Therapy
Long-term use of hormonal Oral contraceptive pills
Nulliparity
Have first child after the age of 30 years.

How to detect breast cancer early?

By doing triple assessment-

Examination by a breast specialist surgeon
Mammogram / sonomammogram
Trucut biopsy or core biopsy / FNAC

Is it necessary to do a biopsy in case of a breast lump?

Most of the time, yes. A breast biopsy is a confirmatory test. It will tell us about the presence or absence of breast cancer in a specific lump.

What are the early breast cancer signs and symptoms?

There are 6 critical signs and symptoms your breast will reflect if you suffer from a breast-related disease. These are as follows-

Having a lump or bump in the breast
Lump or bump in the armpit
Uneven breast size
Nipple discharge
Damaged nipple
Thickened skin

What is a breast biopsy?

A breast biopsy is a procedure where a small breast lump piece is removed from the area concerned and sent for histopathological examination or testing.

Is Dr shilpy dolas an expert in VAB procedures?

Dr Shilpy Dolas is the first lady breast surgeon trained for high-end surgeries such as VAB procedures in India. The ABSI also awarded her in 2012 for the best paper of the VAB case series.

Can the patient come from other parts to get checked by Dr Shilpy Dolas for breast cancer?

Yes, they can come from nearby cities like Tripura, Siliguri, Guwahati etc.

Do I have to pay for a visit?

Yes. As Dr Shilpy Dolas comes from Pune, she kept her charges for subspecialty in breast cancer specialist lower than Pune, that is 1100-1200 rs. You can enquire by contacting THE HOPE for further queries.

What is the cost of breast cancer surgery?

This answer is not simple, as there are many kinds of breast cancer surgeries. You can make an initial appointment with Dr Shilpy Dolas and discuss your treatment protocols.