Advise on MRI Report

2018-12-31 16:03:12
Dear Dr, My uncle is suffering tongue cancer from last 5 years. Treatment gave no efficient result. Doctors seemed hopeless, we are worry about his health , he feels alot pain. His recent MRI report is attached please give advise and guide for treatment.
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It's metastatic disease. Treatment would be palliative chemotherapy or best supportive care depending on performance status.
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consult medical oncologist

Answered2018-12-31 17:48:12

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Needs palliative chemotherapy and palliative radiation for pain relief..along with narcotic pain management

Answered2019-01-11 18:00:25

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Stage 4 cancer. Immunotherapy and targeted therapy will produce very good results in stage 4 cancer. Side effects also less.  But cost is high

Answered2019-01-11 15:59:59

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It is stage IV disease.. can be considered for palliative chemotherapy if patient s general condition is good..

Answered2018-12-31 16:18:04

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