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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

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

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

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

Sir, my grandfather is facing from throat cancer they have given a dose of500mg & 100mg erbitux(cetuximab) will this will cure him &is there any necessary of radiation along with this

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Yes. Radiation treatment is the primary treatment for throat cancer and cetuximab is supplemental to radiation. ... Read More

I was diagnosed with breast cancer,completed my treatment in sept'21 with 16 chemo and 20 radiations. I have now pain in my throat while swallowing. Its been more than month I am facing this issue.Can I get a throat cancer even after chemo? Do I still chance of throat cancer? Can it be so fast?

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Show it to an ENT specialist. Get tested for Covid ... Read More

Sir, my grandfather is facing from throat cancer they have given a dose of500mg & 100mg erbitux(cetuximab) will this will cure him &is there any necessary of radiation along with this and how many days we can wait after this medicine

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Agree with Dr Subham , Treatment will depend on stage of disease. Only cetuximab will not cure the disease ... 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

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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Cancer risk from ct scanextremely negligible to be worrisome for the patients Theoretical risk is with long term & repeated exposure ... 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

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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Google will give you infomation like this, There is nothing to worry about about, you are safe and fine ... Read More

My father is 70 years old and he has no diabetes and bp.healthy and active so far.but he is a smoker. He felt some throat pain and had an extra bump in his tongue recently. The surgeon removed it and sent it for biopsy. The result came as cancer and he said that it spread to his throat fully and asked to take a scan in the cancer hospital which we

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Hi there! Complete treatment and prognosis can be commented upon after radioimaging report and staging . Chemoradiation has excellent prognosis for unresectable cancers . If it is resectable, surgery ... Read More

I have sore throat for 3 months and after the medications it revives I have but pain in my mouth some pain on my forehead my nose had a pain and left side of my neck .. I have been suggested by doctor that I have a sinus infection but I still scared of cancer because I smoke cigarettes not too much 1 or 2 a day.

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There are enough organs in the body which can develop cancer due to smoking. Why are you concentrating on sinuses ? ... Read More

Did ct scan on abdomen affect other parts like brain, head , etc with its radiation, its possible radiation can affect other organs at the time of scanning.

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Hi It directly doesn't effect your organs unless cumulative radiation dose is high.Generally for 1 scan of ct abdomen, affecting other organs is very less likely ... Read More

Can we use homeopathy during radiation? ... how do I need to manage radiation side effects with homeopathy...radiation for Hodgkin lymphoma on my shoulder please let know

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Homoeopathy greatly hels palliative the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy. It can also be used as an adjunct in treatment of cancer itself. However in such cases medecine cannot be decided on ... Read More

Can an ENT surgeon diagnose throat cancer in any patient if he or she suspects? I just have a curiosity to know about

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Yes ... Read More

I am a working woman. I have to do my work through phone since its work from home. I am pregnant too. So i am afraid whether there will be any radiation problem to me or my baby. Usage of phone is a major of part of my work too.

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Don't worry Mobile phone uses radio waves (non ionizing) radiation which doesn't cause any harm to baby. ... 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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there r other reasons for cancer too.CT scan once will not predispose for cancer ... Read More

I got my tonsillitis swollen for more than 2 months. And sometimes I suffer difficulties in swallowing. So my concern is that can these are the symptoms of throat cancer or it is of bacterial or viral infection. Also I've sores on back of my back of throat.

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Swollen tonsils need not be cancerous, but cannot be definitely ruled out. Chronic infections can result in enlarged tonsils. You need to meet an ENT doctor and get yourself examined. If there is an u ... Read More

I had tested positive covid on May 2nd. Even though it was a mild infection, post that I have several issues. But now a days when I wear a mask, I get pain near my throat. It's not a sore throat but a weird kind of pain. Is it normal ?

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Normal ,do hot saline gargles with betadine lotion and take steam inhalation s ... Read More

Is it necessary to wear only surgical or N95 mask only Good quality cloth mask is not enough ? I am really confused about this Some are saying use double mask Some are saying use N95 mask but when I wear N95 I had a sore throat Right now I am using a good quality cloth mask Can someone advice me which is best?

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When double masking use - one surgical and on top of it a cloth mask ... Read More

Only having sore throat and no other problem... 2017 detected breast cancer and totally healed after chemo and radiation

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ... Read More

Is cotton cloth mask is sufficient for corona virus. If not then which kind of mask we should wear, since we are going for duty daily. Kindly suggest me . Thanks

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Yes. Double mask ... Read More

What is hrct chest radiation level in India and is it harmful to have hrct chest done. Do people get cancer because of it.

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No it wont, but should be done only when required as it cause unnecessary burden on health care resources ... Read More

How do doctors detect throat cancer in early stage and how much does it cost? And is it completely curable in early stage to live a full life?

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It can be easily detected by 70⁰ Tele laryngoscopic examination and CT scan of neck, and confirmed after biopsy , but only after clinical examination is creating suspicion of Carcinoma. ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I'm a Covid positive patient and was moderate symptomatic on my initial stage. Now it is my 4 th day and I'm recovering fast now. I hardly have any problems except weakness and loose motion. I have been asked by my hospital sister to wear a mask even during sleep. My question is can I sleep in night without mask ? Bcoz I can't sleep w

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Since all patients in ur ward are covid positive , that’s why you NEED TO wear a mask at all times. A little discomfort & lack of sleep is better than having complications from covid. You ca take my w ... Read More

Hi I have undergone 3 head ct scans (1 in 2018 Jan 1 in 2019 Jan and feb 2019 just within 2 weeks time period) 1 throat X-ray in may 2018 1 chest X-ray in Jan 2018 1 chest X-ray in April 2019 1 hrct chest in aug 2020 All were just due to my overthinking all are normal.later I came to know it's high radiation and would cause cancer in the coming 5

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Nothing to worry but avoid unnecessary exposure in future. ... Read More

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