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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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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

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

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

Hello, I have done CT scan of abdominal and pelvis with and without contrast after that i came to know about radiation exposure. As per doctor i have got 22 Msv Radiation, (that is too high) at age of 26 yrs. Does that much radiation induce cancer or anything in me ?????i am worried

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What was the clinical indications fo ct scan??? ... 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

Hello Doctor I am 29 weeks pregnant . One of my relatives is undergoing treatment for cancer and had radiotherapy a month back... can she stay with me... will her radiation treatment affect my baby? .

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Hello The patient undergoing radiation can safely stay with you as there is no radiation from the patient to anyone. Also your baby is absolutely safe so be tension free. ... 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

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

My dad age 58. He got a CT KUB scan done. What are the chances of getting cancer in future from CT kub scan radiation ? What are the risks

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Hello Doctor. My father has tongue squamous cell carcinoma. He received 3 cycles of chemotherapy (Nov-Jan), and the tumor shrank significantly. He then completed 36 radiation sessions, after which it reduced even further. However, after 3 months of oral chemotherapy tablets, the cancer has progressed. Our local oncologist says there is almost no ch

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You need to visit a good Medical oncologist for options for chemotherapy/ palliative treatment. ... Read More

Hello Doctor, my mother has ovarian cancer and has completed 4 cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with very good response (CA-125 reduced from 273 to 11). Her treating team is now planning interval cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC. We would like to take an expert opinion specifically regarding whether HIPEC is truly necessary/beneficial in her cas

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HIPEC is a new approach in ovarian cancer surgery where high temp chemotherapy (41 to 43°C ) is given intraperitoneal during debulking surgery. Mainly advised after NACT in good performance stat ... Read More

Hi is this Cancer treatment available how many days it's takes to recover fully what treatment will doctor gives plz help me with the ur precious time

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Follicular carcinoma of thyroid. Prognosis is generally excellent when treated properly.treatment option is -Total thyroidectomy (removal of the thyroid gland). Radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy – ... 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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Hello, Aap jo symptoms bata rahe hain wo health anxiety se related lagte hain. 2 baar CT scan karwane se brain cancer ya DNA damage hone ka risk bahut hi kam hota hai. CT scan ki radiation limited ho ... 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 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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aap distress me hai ye nischit hai. bar-bar o khayal ana ye dimagi bimari ka lakshn hai. agr aapko psychiatrist ki goli ka fark nhi gir raha hai to aapko firse dikhana padega taki o medicine badal sak ... 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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Radiation has theoretically risk for cancer but that is associated with longterm & chronic exposure Only 2 ct scans may not be a high risk factor for cancer origin ... 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

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

My mother has undergone breast cancer surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation. Recently we had PET CT. It shows the cancer has gone to collar bone lymp nodes. Doctor again advice with chemotherapy. Kindly help if the advice is right attached the pet ct report.

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Repeat biopsy , ihc and BRCA testing and then plan chemotherapy based on reports ... Read More

Is there any is side effect from laser light gums treatment ,is there any radiation used in this it is totally safe or not

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Hello . There is no side effect ... 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

I was diagnosed with a rare parotid gland cancer called Mammary Analog Secretory Carcinoma. The FNAC said Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma but after tumor removal Histopathology report said Secretory Carcinoma. The total parotidectomy surgery was done successfully with clear margins but a small facial nerve twig was sacrificed because the tumor was going t

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As per you given information regarding HPR post parotidectomy secretory carcinoma it's low grade but T3N0 tumour with PNI Involvement Need of Adjuvant Radiation therapy 60 Gy/30# due to T3 tumor and ... Read More

Left side chest pain and radiation to hands for many years, in nyt it will be more issue and gas bumps

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Your symptoms could be because of GERD( gastritis ) Should be further evaluated to rule of other causes of chest pain too ... Read More

Patient age is around 70 and ha blood cancer for 4 years. How is CArt therapy . Can ayurvedic or homeopathy help

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CART is planned depending s on the disease status as well as performance status of the patient ... 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

One of my relatives has been unfortunately diagnosed with late stage 4 pancreatic and liver cancer. Cancer specialist has said that even chemo won't work at this stage. Some Ayurvedic clinics and vaidya claim their medicines to be effective in treating cancer by attacking the root cause. Is that possible? If yes, can anyone please recommend any ge

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Start proper treatment.. To get relief from symptoms and live a better life... ... Read More

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