Overview

In this video, Dr Santhosh Kumar Devadas, Consultant Medical Oncologist at Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bengaluru, addresses the misconception that mammograms are only meant for older women.

He emphasizes that mammograms are a crucial tool for the early detection of breast cancer, significantly improving the chances of prompt and successful treatment when identified in the early stages.

Dr Devadas explains that while universal guidelines recommend regular mammograms starting at age 45, this doesn’t mean younger women are excluded.

There are two types of mammograms: X-ray mammograms, generally recommended for women over 45, and sonomammograms, which use ultrasound and are often suggested for younger women due to lower radiation exposure.

This video clarifies the importance of tailoring breast cancer screenings to individual needs and dispels the myth that mammograms are solely for older women.

Dr Devadas highlights how these screenings, when done at the right time, can save lives. Watch to understand why mammograms are essential for women across various age groups and how early detection can make all the difference.

Speakers

Dr Santhosh Kumar Devadas

Dr Santhosh Kumar Devadas (MBBS, MD(Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology),ECMO) is a Consultant Medical Oncologist at Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bengaluru. He has over 11 years of experience in the field of Medical Oncology and Bone marrow transplantation. His clinical expertise includes blood cancers and stem cell transplantation. His other areas of interest include breast cancer and gynaecological cancer. He has a keen interest in hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndromes. He heads the Center of Hematology and Bone marrow transplant (CHBMT) at Ramaiah Hospitals and has been instrumental in driving the center towards excellence in outcomes and quality. His research interests include multiple myeloma, qualitative research, implementation research and hereditary cancers.