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My father(62) is having 2cm by 7cm colon cancer tumor plus few enlarged lymph nodes. He is getting radiation therapy on a linac machine. Its written as 5040cgy in 28fractions, 5days a week. Also chemo as capegard 2500mg daily. My question is, if this therapy treats both tumor and the enlarged lymph nodes? And what tests are followed by end of rad

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For rectal cancer he will need surgery also after radiation and capegard. The biopsy report after surgery will tell us whether he needs further chemotherapy. Once the radiation is completed surgeon wi ... Read More

Hello All, My father have suggested radiation therapy for vocal cords cancer, 1. I would like to know which is best radiation therapy hospital in Pune. 2. What things we need to confirm before starting therapy, 3. Any specific type of IMRT machine which is better. Also as per reports cancer is in initial stage so only radiation is sufficien

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Radiation therapy is the best...for early stage vocal cord cancer, radiation alone is good enough. ... Read More

I'm in the middle of radiation treatments after breast cancer diagnosis. I want to get a massage and I've been told not to put any sorts of creams or deodorants on the chest and armpit area. can I still get a massage using oils and these kind of products ?

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Please follow the instructions given by the treating Radiation Oncologist. ... Read More

Plz describe diet plan during RADIATION THERAPY for patient. What food can eat or can't ? Plz give suggestions Best food for helping RADIATION

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High protein diet. Solid/ liquid or Ryles tube/peg feed what ever is possible. ... Read More

I was diagnosed with breast cancer right breast in 2017 lump removed then chemotherapy, radiation and now under hormone therapy(Zoladex). That time breast was not removed. But can i remove the breast now so that chance of relapse could be minimum. Pls advise ans what type of diet should I follow so that the same should not occur again. Pls advis

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Breast conservation surgery( removing only lump) vs mastectomy had same chance of cure and relapse. So no need to worry. During hormonal therapy no special diet, you shall take normal diet ... Read More

Hello all, my father went through radiation therapy for squamous cell carcinoma of vocal cords cancer, radiation treatment is completed, and now he is fine. I read online about benefits of Dr. Batra homeopathic medicines to avoid side effects of radiation and its benefits to avoid reoccurrence of cancer in future, so I would like to know, is homeop

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Yes you can take homeopathic medicines for this. There are no side effects. You can opt for any good homeopath near by you. There is no need to go for only Batra Clinic. ... Read More

I had a surgery to remove cancer tumor(size 3.5 mm) in my right breast. Is kemo therapy/radiation required after this surgery. In biopsy test it is diagnosed as triple negative breast cancer. Is it risky or normal? Please advice further treatment.

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Can you please share the complete biopsy report ? ... Read More

I've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and I'm feeling overwhelmed with questions about treatment options, potential side effects, and how to cope emotionally. Could you please provide guidance on the different treatment approaches available for breast cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy? Additionally, I would ap

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I am extremely sorry for what you are going thru. Plz connect with Oncosurgeon and Medical oncologist who manages breast cancer. This require thorough discussion with you. With proper lab test perfo ... Read More

Radiation therapy was done in neck skin in black and is unable to speak. How much time it will take to heal. What natural ways can be adopted to heal faster. Image attached of the area radiation was given

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It will heal gradually. It will take 3-4 weeks but all the reaction didnt occured suddenly it developed in long course of radiation approx 4-6 weeks nd it will take much longer than this to go complet ... Read More

My mother haa stage 2 breast cancer . Mastectomy should be preferred or lumpectomy . What is the cost of radiation for lumpectomy ? Is the radiation required in both type of surgeries ?

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In case of breast cancer radical procedure is always better to remove cancer from body if patient allow with there comfort. Radiotherapy requirment depand on histopathological report and intra-operati ... Read More

1)one chest X-ray in 2018 2) head ct scan in 2018 3) two head ct scans in Jan 25 and feb 11 both in 2019 just a gap of 2 weeks 4)throat X-ray or ct scan don’t remember in 2018 5)chest X-ray in 2019 6)hrct chest in 2020 And many usgs of breast and abdomen pelvis due to pcos and pregnancy Iam worried if at all this much radiation exposure cause any s

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Back ground radiation is average 6.2 msv. Total exposure should not exceed 50msv in any year ... Read More

3 head ct scan (in 2018 in which 2 were within 2 weeks period) 1 chest ct scan(in 2020) 2 chest X-ray(2018 &2019) 1 throat X-ray or ct scan don't remember(2018) 1 breast scan ct or X-ray or usg don't remember(2017) Is my this much radiation exposure harmful to me in future for developing cancer or tumors I guess iam almost exposed to 16msv tilll

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First of all why did you do all these? If it was really required for your health condition? ... Read More

My grandmother is suffering from rt breast ca.. Size as per memography is 4.4 * 4.1 * 3.7 large heterogeneous mass suggestion of neoplastic etiology... There was abdomen usg also done but no impact found in other organ and also left breast memography is also normal... Biopsy of the mass indicate invasive mammary carcinoma ductal... Score was 5.. Gr

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Please share the reports for further advise. If she is fit, surgery may be considered upfront depending on fitness, otherwise may also start with chemo. ... Read More

My nani have lump in her breast when we did memography in that it was breast cancer what treatment we can take 2 chemo therapy was given How much she can survive at stage of 3rd or 4th

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Please attach biopsy report also and details of chemotherapy given. Her disease seems curable according to this report. Would like to see bone scan/pet scan report. ... Read More

I am 31 years female, breast cancer diagnosed in 2010, surgery, chemo and radiation was taken , again reoccurring on 2012, than doctor suggested mastectomy. After mastectomy only chemo was taken, every 3 months going for follow up and there is no issues from 2012 to till date .. My question is can I marry and pls let me know about pregnancy. My m

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My uncle was suffering from cancer.he had undergone surgery and radiation therapy.but after 1 month again infection or cancer occurred.now doctors are suggesting chemotherapy.is it normal?or not??will he be fine after chemotherapy?

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What is the site/location of tumor. ... Read More

Is it permitted to give radiation therapy to the vertebra for a patient suffering from post obstructive pneumonia have consolidation in left lung? The patient has NSCLC with multiple mets in liver and bones. Treatment is ongoing for post obstructive pneumonia. Patient complains of lower back ache and has mets at D2, L2, L4, tail bone and has mets i

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Here palliative treatment is recommended that is to decrease the suffering/ pain. Radiation again will decrease pain , prevent impending paralysis.... Ask your oncologist what is planing further. ... Read More

Can radiation therapy to the spine cause damage to the spine? Especially in case of a partial paraplegic patient with atrophy in the spine from D8 to D10.

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No, it does not cause damage to the spinal cord since the tolerance of spinal cord won't be reached by the regular dose given by the oncologist and radiation to the vertebra is given to reduce the pai ... Read More

Is it okay to give radiation therapy to a NSCLC patient with mets in liver and bones to be given radiation therapy to his vetebra (mets in Clivus, DV2, Lv2, Lv4 & Tailbone).The patient has got partial paraplegia due to AVF at D10 level. Fistula has been surgically removed.The patient is complaining of lower back ache and has progressive paraparesis

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Its complicated. U need customized treatment. Consult me for more details ... Read More

My mother is getting IGRT treatment for metastatic breast cancer now for 15 cycles along with chemo therapy.Some one is saying that patients who are taking radiation therapy are causes problems to children'health.so we should keep children to keep distance from the patient.Is this correct?

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IGRT is radiation treatment not requiring isolation. there r some other forms most commonly Radio iodine ablation which will need isolation. IGRT receiving person is not a risk to people around them ... Read More

Need to know the effects of radiation therapy for cancer patients. The patient with ART treatment can suffer due this therapy?

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Hello Doctors, My mother in law was diagonised with Breast cancer and the surgery was done on the 19th Jan 2017 . I have attached all the medical reports related to the surgery and the tests done on the tumor. Earlier the treating doctor advised that the chemotheraphy and the targeted therapy has to be done together. But when we told him that the m

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Not able to see the reports, please re attach ... Read More

Recently my mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Below i am sharing the cytology report results: Microscopic Examination - Cellular smears show clusters of cells with enlarged hyperchromatic nuclei. There is mild anisonnucleosis. Few singly scattered cells with large hyperchromatic nuclei seen. Diagnosis - FNAC - Left Breast Lump - Intra

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Have they done excision Biopsy then check for margin status. You will need some staging investigation and some IHC tests of biopsy tissue. pls see a surgical oncologists. ... Read More

Diagnose the breast cancer on a very initial stage to my mother. on a initial stage, the breast cancer can be remove? or what are the challenges we have to face during the therapy? can you suggest the best cancer specialist doctor to us?

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Treatment for breast cancer early stage is surgery which can be either breast conservation surgery or modified Radical Mastectomy. Adjuvant therapy after surgery depends mostly on final histopatholog ... Read More

Dear sir one of my relative have breast cancer. Recently she got surgery dr. Says that its first stage and will be alright soon after radiation . I want to know can we control breast cancer as dr. Said? And what should we do for cure her

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You need to discuss with complete details.. ... Read More

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