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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

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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Good nutritious food to be taken. Most important is adequate hydration. Site of radiotherapy? Avoid spicy and oily food. Home cooked food is advised. ... 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

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

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

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

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 yes ... 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

Hello sir Age 18 Mujhe jyada dar lagta hai ki 2 bar brain ct scan hua hai to future main brain cancer ya tumor jarur hoga and kuchh kam kar nahi pa raha hu padh nahi pa raha hu kuchh kam karne se radiation cancer thought brain main alert ho jata hai medicine khane se koi asar nahi padta ye thought ata hai ki dna abhi tak damage hai kya Kya body i

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Ek CT scan se milne wala radiation lagbhag 2 mSv hota hai, jise surakshit mana jaata hai. Yeh cancer nahi karta. Aapka sharir apne aap hone wale chhote DNA badlavon ki marammat kar leta hai. Aapko khu ... Read More

Hello sir, I am 18 years old. I had a head injury 10 years ago and had a brain CT scan done at that time. Two months ago, I had another CT scan done due to head pain, and the report is normal. I have had two brain CT scans in my life, one at the age of 8 and another at 18. I am worried that the radiation from the CT scans might cause cancer or brai

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Hello, I understand your concern, and it is very common to worry about radiation exposure. A single CT scan of the brain typically delivers about 1–2 mSv of radiation. You have had two CT scans ... Read More

Hello sir, I am 18 years old. I had a head injury 10 years ago and had a brain CT scan done at that time. Two months ago, I had another CT scan done due to head pain, and the report is normal. I have had two brain CT scans in my life, one at the age of 8 and another at 18. I am worried that the radiation from the CT scans might cause cancer or brai

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Diagnostic NCCT has low radiation risk that has theoretically negligible effects on future risk of malignancy. Professional exposure of long term radiation has theoretically risk of malignancy as side ... Read More

How many msv (ct scan) causes cancer in future ? How many ct scans (in msv)are safe in a year ? Is two brain Ct scan radiation causes cancer in future (2 ct scan difference 8 years) ?

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It's safe and doesn't cause cancereven if 10 cr scan ... Read More

Hello mam, I am 18 years old, from Odisha. I had a head injury 10 years ago and had a brain CT scan done at that time. Two days ago, I had another CT scan done due to head pain, and the report is normal. I have had two brain CT scans in my life, one at the age of 8 and another at 18. I am worried that the radiation from the CT scans might cause can

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Two CT scans not a bigger issue .No need to worry ... Read More

Hello sir, I am 18 years old, from Odisha. I had a head injury 10 years ago and had a brain CT scan done at that time. Two days ago, I had another CT scan done due to head pain, and the report is normal. I have had two brain CT scans in my life, one at the age of 8 and another at 18. I am worried that the radiation from the CT scans might cause can

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Not to worry. Just 2 scans won’t cause cancer right away. Also, there’s no point worrying about it. ... Read More

Hi can u plz tell the radiation dose of cect abdomen with contrast and with out contrast and ct pulmonary angiography. Is it safe .ct report normal.

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Which is the best treatment for prostate cancer either robotic surgery or ? CA prostate(radiation). Doctor suggested for CA Prostate(radiation therapy)

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Consult for discussion and treatment ... Read More

My surgery has done in Oct 2024 and it was in Delhi. Now I have done my course of chemotherapy and radiation therapy in lucknow 33 radiation and 6 chemotherapy. Is it necessary to go to the doctor who done my surgery in Delhi or I consult any doctor in lucknow

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You can consult any oncologiat at lucknow ... Read More

Is it treatable and curable ? With no distant metasis found is there any way to cure this condition She was worrying undergoing radiation therapy for 5 weeks 25 fractions

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If no metastasis, it is curable . ... Read More

My father was perfectly alright but went for a general overall check up and found out that he had a benign brain tumor. He was Diagnosised right parasagittal meningioma. Since he had no symptoms the surgeon radiation therapy so we got the radiation done 6X-FFF photons. Post that my dad started having symptoms like weakness in limbs and started havi

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It depends on the size on tumour. It's not advisable to continue corticosteroid s ... Read More

I had an hand xray when I was 4 weeks pregnant will this cause cancer in baby due to radiation exposure

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Hi One x ray might not be that harmful. However ur obstetrician will follow regularly with scans to.look for anomalies. Please be assured. Please.be positive ... Read More

Is it possible to treat tounge cancer stage 2 without surgery and chemotherapy and radiation therapy ? Is there any other medication available for tounge cancer ?

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Hi, sorry there is no other option. You have to go with surgery and radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy depending on post operative HPE ... 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

My mother had uterus cancer and took radio therapy... Am I prone to hv this cancer ...And why this cancer happens...Pls tell

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I have nasal polyps since 2011 , right side. It's recurring inverted papilloma. Several times surgery done. In 2021 medial maxillectomy, in 2023 partial maxillectomy done in Paras . Recurred again. Consulted ENT , advised to consult Onco surgeon. Onco surgeon advised to go for extensive surgery and Radiation therapy post operative. Consulted Radiat

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Need to know the details before advising something ... Read More

My relative had undergone CT scan abdomen pelvis with contrast 3-4 yrs back ( reports were normal) and recently diagnosed with blood cancer. Does CT Scan Radiation cause cancer because a year back i had also undergone CT scan abdomen pelvis with and without contrast and i am getting panic attacks due to this?

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Hi With one ct scan the likelihood of blood cancer is negligible. So don't worry ... Read More

Hi iam 30f since last 4 or 3 years I have done unnecessary 3 head Ct Scans 1 chest hrct during covid out of fear. And multiple xrays of chest throat hand head unnecessarily. Am I at risk to develop cancer now or later. I am very much worried. Today I am going for sonomammogram I don't know if it is radiation scan plz help me i am very much worried

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There is no radiation involved in sonomammogram. Ct scans involve radiation but the incidence of cancer in patients who have undergone diagnostic scans are very rare . There is nothing to worry about. ... Read More

My pulmonologist asked me to get a HRCT Thorax done, however my friends and relatives have scared me out that it will cause cancer due to radiation. I have recently got 2 xrays, one because of bad exposure in the first xray done at a local xray place. So had to do another. I am scared that these many scans will get me cancer :(

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You need not be scared of getting cancer due to radiation. In fact there is more radiation exposure in the atmosphere than what you get from HRCT (That may be equal to about 20 X rays). So please go ... Read More

Hi, A person I know has been prescribed with targeted therapy Ribociclib as she is a breast cancer patient. But this medicine is too costly and even the insurance reimbursement is bit difficult. How about the effect of thia medicine and any alternative for this?

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

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