Can breast cancer treatment cause side effects? —Shruti, a resident of Vadapalani

Breast cancer survivors can lead a near-normal life if it is detected early and if they take up the challenge boldly. Some of the post-surgery side effects like shoulder pain, edema etc., can be overcome with prescribed exercises. Breast cancer survivors successfully battle medical, psychological, and social problems and take up treatment.

—Dr S Jagadesh Chandra Bose, Head of Surgical Oncology at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre

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