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Sir i am 35 years old and i am smoking from 15 years, and i am concerned about my lungs health,how to know if i have lung cancer or not.

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Needs detailed discussion about smoking and symptoms. ...  Read More

I had a bilobectomy of my lung, i just found out that my home is riddled with asbestos. Could this and smoking contributed to my lung cancer

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My mother has suffring from lung cancer. She has loose weight .breathing problem

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These are common problem with cancer and especially with lung involvement. Consult a oncologist with report. Treatment depend on stage. ...  Read More

In which lung do lung cancer happen most? Right lung or Left lung? I'm asking about overall most cases.. Please reply

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Last 10 days before my mom had heavy low back pain doctor took ct scan and they told in lungs was infected it may be a lung cancer like that they told so sir pls tell me is it lung cancer or not

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Yes these definitely look concerning. Please consult and get her evaluated at the earliest so we can start her on appropriate treatment. ...  Read More

I am lung cancer for about a year. That the growth of the tumor has increased and my pain is painful and vomiting

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Better to upload investigations and history of treatment received so far. ...  Read More

Dear Sir/Ma'am, I am Kuldeep Dungarwal, a student in Sreenidhi International School. I am currently in 9th grade. Recently I had a biology project where we had to chose a topic like the system of a brain, lungs or any disease. Immediately when heard this news, I chose my topic as Lung Cancer. I chose Lung cancer because this is a very interesting

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Yes smoking is the most important cause for lung cancer. X rays at very less doses have diagnostic use and use are detect tumors, whereas at higher doses they can be used to kill cancer cells. In earl ...  Read More

What are the general signs/symptoms in patients having lung cancer that visit hospital in initial stages

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Chronic cough, blood in sputum , breathing difficulty, Patient may be a smoker. One or few symptoms may be there. ...  Read More

What is the estimated amount to get the complete treatment for lung cancer. Min and max amount idea please. Thanks in advance.

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Please share your reports... The entire approach to treatment and expected outcomes can change with stage of disease... Please consult. ...  Read More

I have lung cancer and I have had 1 chemotherapy done but today suddenly got red scars on both my hands, what could be the reason ?

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Get your cbc done urgently and meet your oncologist ...  Read More

Hello doctor Past one year I am observing that the shape of my private part more curved and also less frequent erection is happening. The mid shaft has ring like structure. Is the curvature serious? Sometimes it causes me discomfort upon erection as it pains in certain areas. But I am tensed if this will get worse. Trying my hand with a homeopathic

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Yes i can help you you can consult me on 916702500one will help you ...  Read More

My mother is suffering from advanced(stage IV) Lung adenocarcinoma, she was diagnosed in December 2024 with metasis to liver and bones and she was further put on targeted therapy as it was EGFR and TP53 mutated- Osimertinib and Chemotherapy and it worked and resulted clear PET CT scans until recently . After a year of diagnosis, recently in May 202

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Yes the line of treatment is absolutely correct ...  Read More

I am a 47 year old female was diagnosed with pT1c N0 M0 IDC grade 2 hormone positive her2 negative breast cancer In May 2025 (last year).. had lumpectomy, no chemo needed, had radiation and currently on tamoxifen..had my one year PET CT all clear...can I use hair dye?..keep reading that it causes cancer...any suggestions which hair dye can be used

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First of all, congratulations on your clear 1-year PET CT scan! That is a wonderful milestone. It is completely understandable that you are looking to get back to your normal routines, including color ...  Read More

Hi, my father diagnosed with lung cancer, he has no prior bad habits like smoking or drinking. It might be genetic because my grandfather also had the same issue in past. I have attached all PET scan reports. Please suggest survival rate and quality of life.

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Survival depends on performance status of the patient, stage, histology and molecular biology. Need those information to comment on the survival. Quality of life is assessed at regular time points dur ...  Read More

I had chest CT in January 2023 The report is attached. I also underwent chest X Ray in December 2024. Film is attached. And Also CT Coronary Angiogram which says normal coronaries. I have severe fatigue for last 1 week so shortness of breath. Though I get up from sleep with racing heartbeat and shortness of breath. Can I have lung malignancy and ca

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The symptoms do not necessarily indicate lung cancer. Please consult with a physician for thorough evaluation. CT coronary angiogram does not cover the complete lung fields hence is not used to diagno ...  Read More

I had chest CT in January 2023 The report is attached. I also underwent chest X Ray in December 2024. Film is attached. And Also CT Coronary Angiogram which says normal coronaries. I have severe fatigue for last 1 week so shortness of breath. Though I get up from sleep with racing heartbeat and shortness of breath. Can I have lung malignancy and ca

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

I'm experiencing symptoms of - trembling hands and body, 100/62 BP, sleeplessness, muscle weakness, anxiety, memory loss, loss of appetite, palpitations, dizziness, nausea, heat intolerance since few months. My thyroid report of 2024 feb shows normal thyroid hormone levels. Can someone please tell me what is the possible diagnosis? I'm currently us

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I did my two scans of chest one showed ground water opacities in billateral lungs and second showed normal scan is ground water opacities is pre cancerous I m in great tension even I showed to many doctors they told its normal kindly help Mei m very much depressed and thinking again and again about it kindly resolve my query

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Take a consultation will discuss about it ...  Read More

My father's age is about 70 and he was diagnosed with lung cancer stage 3 or 4. But he don't have any other symptoms except Cough. Does it treatable or not. He don't want to extend his life instead he wants to live painless life as much as he can. What are the best ways.

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Hi, Please do a biopsy and NGS. The treatment and outcomes will be based on that. It’s premature to give any answers now. ...  Read More

Linear Reticular and nodular opacties are noted in bilateral upper, middle and lower lung zone. Is this serious problem?

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

I have attached the report the doctor said to me that your lung is not in shape , please go through the report and tell me is it dangerous , I feel pain in my chest sometimes, so please check it and let me know can I correct it with exercise and diet

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Your lungs are normal ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with ADD and other personality woos (NPD AND HPD) and I can't find my diagnosis. Would there be a possibility to see if I can get that ?

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For that you need to consult a psychiatrist and he would suggest most likely detailed psychological evaluation/ tests which could confirm the likely diagnosis. Good luck ...  Read More

My grand father is suffering from lung cancer which has spread severely to his neck/ throat region, neck is swelling a lot and become red and he is unable to swallow food or not eating food or anything, his hb is 7 mg/dl currently...I just want to ask about the swelling is so severe so how to manage that ? Will it be burst from inside ? How to mana

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Hi. Sorry that your grand father is suffering from lung cancer. The sweling of neck in lung cancer can be due to SVC obstruction. Please immediately consult a medical.oncologist ...  Read More

My chest ribs started paining when I breath in and I cough at times with spitting out some sort of sticky substance with blood in it some times Just gone through some articles and I am having a doubt that I am at STAGE 1 LUNG CANCER Any one can help me ...

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Hi Once u need to undergo.chest ct scan to.confirm diagnosis. Don't be worried because blood can also occur in other diseases sucha as tuberculosis which is a curable disease ...  Read More

I have consulted the dr for neck and back pain.he told me i have cervical issue.what is the exact cervical diagnosis that he has written .is it myelopathy or spinal cord compression?

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It’s cervical PIVD Consult for details ...  Read More

In the metastasis of the liver and lungs. Detected with Pancreatic cancer. Can we go for further chemotherapy without having liver biopsy??

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Hi To.confirm recurrence if feasible it's better to do biopsy, if not possible.can go.ahead with chemotherapy ...  Read More

I have been searching for a therapist. How may I go about choosing the right one? my university has suggested somebody who also has a background of social work and that I get a diagnosis to further help accommodating me at school.

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It depends upon your need. I would suggest starting by consulting a psychiatrist if you're looking for a diagnosis though. ...  Read More

I went to a clinic and the person has given me the diagnosis, my daughter has cavity and has pain, do we need to do the filling or is it okay with this treatment and brushing, kindly help me. Will it stop the cavity, as it is milk teeth, until it falls, further no problem occurs

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Hello ma'am It all depends on how deep the pain is, like is it disturbing her sleep or not able eat because of it, etc. ...  Read More

My brother recently got lungs x ray done not due to any symptoms, but he has smoked regularly for 3 months This is his report Is this a serious problem? I am worried for him. If he doesn't smokes will it be fine? Also, he had a cough 1 month ago, which might also be the reason

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I feel like something is going to happen me all the time . My heart is racing when I go to sleep that is there is palpitations . When I wake up sometime there is sweat . I experienced headache 2-3 times a day. Also I always have discomfort and pain in both my ears and i cannot sleep well.sometimes I see black lines in my vision . And i also go to s

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Can you elaborate ear ache! Since how long/ frequency throughout the day/or any particular time? Associated with discharge,fever? Is their any past history of ear discharge/trauma? Having ringing sens ...  Read More

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