Expert diagnosis and treatment by Dr Bhavna Parikh, Senior Medical Oncologist, Mumbai
What it is: Breast cancer occurs when cells in breast tissue grow uncontrollably, most commonly starting in the milk ducts or lobules.
Common symptoms: A new lump or thickening in the breast or underarm, changes in breast size or shape, skin dimpling, nipple discharge, or nipple retraction.
Main treatments: Surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormone therapy, and radiation, selected based on cancer stage and tumour type.
Patients searching for a breast cancer specialist in Khar can consult Dr Bhavna Parikh, a senior medical oncologist practising in Mumbai for over 25 years. Her clinic is easily accessible for residents of Khar, Bandra, Santacruz, and surrounding western suburbs, offering a shorter travel option for expert consultation without needing to visit South Mumbai hospitals for an initial opinion.
As a breast cancer specialist in Khar-area patients trust, Dr Parikh provides a complete pathway from diagnosis to treatment planning, working alongside radiologists, breast surgeons, and pathologists to build a personalised care plan for each patient.
Dr Bhavna Parikh earned her MBBS and MD from Seth G S Medical College, KEM Hospital, Mumbai, in 1993. The same year, she joined the Department of Medical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, where she received specialised training in the diagnosis and treatment of adult cancers — including chemotherapy and targeted therapy for cancers of the breast, lung, colon, stomach, ovaries, uterus, head and neck, and brain.
She has been practising as a Medical Oncologist in Mumbai for the last 25 years, making her one of the more experienced breast cancer specialists in Khar's catchment area for patients seeking a second opinion or ongoing treatment.
Breast cancer develops when abnormal cells in the breast multiply uncontrollably, forming a tumour that can be felt as a lump or detected on imaging. It is one of the most common cancers affecting women, though it can occur in men as well. Early detection significantly improves treatment outcomes.
Anyone in Khar or nearby areas noticing a new lump or persistent breast changes should consult a medical oncologist promptly for evaluation.
Diagnosis typically involves a combination of clinical examination, imaging, and laboratory tests, which may include:
As a breast cancer specialist in Khar and across Mumbai, Dr Parikh's treatment approach is based on the stage of the disease, hormone receptor and HER2 status, and overall health of the patient. Treatment options include:
Chemotherapy is used before surgery (neoadjuvant) to shrink tumours, after surgery (adjuvant) to reduce recurrence risk, or as the primary treatment for advanced disease. Regimens are selected based on tumour biology and patient fitness.
For HER2-positive and other molecularly defined breast cancers, targeted therapy drugs act on specific changes within cancer cells, often used alongside chemotherapy for improved outcomes.
Because breast cancer treatment often requires surgical and radiation input, Dr Parikh coordinates care with hospital-based breast surgical and radiation oncology teams to plan an integrated treatment sequence for each patient.
Dr Bhavna Parikh is regarded as a trusted breast cancer specialist in Khar and the wider Mumbai region because of her long-standing clinical experience and training foundation at Tata Memorial Hospital, one of India's leading cancer centres.
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