Overview

In this video, Dr Santhosh Kumar Devadas, Consultant Medical Oncologist at Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bengaluru, provides a comprehensive guide on what women can expect during a mammogram.

He explains the procedure step-by-step, addressing common concerns and demystifying the process to help women feel more comfortable and prepared.

Dr Devadas outlines how a mammogram is performed, the importance of this screening tool for early detection of breast cancer, and what happens before, during, and after the procedure.

He also discusses the potential discomfort some women may experience, assuring that the procedure is quick, safe, and critical for identifying any abnormalities in the breast tissue.

With Dr Devadas's expert advice, viewers will gain a better understanding of why mammograms are recommended for women, especially after the age of 45, and how they play a vital role in detecting breast cancer at an early stage.

Watch this video to learn all about mammograms and why they are essential in maintaining breast health.

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.