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I have been asked tp take folvite 5mg once a day as planning for pregnancy. But recently after reading certain medical journals i found thay folic acid consumption can risk cancer growth later, also it is not given to cancer patients. As it may change DNA properties. Plz suggest is folvite 5mg harmful? Does taking it regularly may cause cancer grow

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You have come across some information which may be baseless. Avoid going through such unauthenticated articles. Folic acid is very important for appropriate development of the baby ...  Read More

My grandfather(Age 85)has a lymph node. Doctors suspect it to be Cancer. They have suggested to go for FNAC followed by a CT scan test. Our concern is that if it is Cancer and we go for FNAC will that elevate the cancerious growth and spread the Cancer after FNAC examination process. Shall we go for it without any harm to that lymph node and it's

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Good afternoon Answer to your question is FNAC does not lead to spread. But FNAC is not adequate to diagnose malignancy, best would be to biopsy it if surgeon say biopsy is possible and can be done. ...  Read More

I'm 6wks and 5 days pregnant according to my lmp. But my HCG levels are not doubling but it's raising. Last Friday scan only gestational sac was found. 3.6mm. My ovulation was very late. On Cycle day 21... Conception also late. My question is that does HCG hormone make embryo grow or what ? My HCG levels today is 1471mi/IU. Only doubling HCG levels

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Hello, doctor. Am male 25 years 5'8", 65 kgs. Am taking inderal 30mg bupropion 300mg mirtazapine 45mg ( all per day basis). Rivotril or Anafranil. Which one would help along with my medicines to cure premature ejaculation and -at what dosage- would androgens be taken for penile growth. Or should I try intravenous hcg 5000iu - HMG 75iu blended toget

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Please kindly look at the report. Patient has no pre existing disease, no diabetes and no thyroid or high blood pressure. The patient feels uneasy to eat, so he was examined and found in the reports enclosed. The patient was not given a PET CT scan and the reasons are not provided. Howsoever after biopsy taken, the patient has no issue while gulpin

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First I will advise you not to panic, rather face the situation with patience. This is a case of laryngo/ hypopharyngeal cancer with metastatic neck node... You didn't mention about the status of the ...  Read More

I have this kite looking growth under my tongue with visible 2 dots on the right side of my throat and some kind of a throat on the left side. I've never taken any medication and I've spotted this for more than a month now and its like that ever since. I have no pain in my throat or any difficulty swallowing food. No irritation nothing. Is this can

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This seems to be Leukoplakia - a pre cancerous lesion . Do you smoke / or use any tobacco products? You can consult me with full history , may need to discuss you symptoms in detail and then conside ...  Read More

Having unwanted growth approx 8cm long on the side of tongue is it cancer or anything other what should i do please help us

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8cm is too big. 8 mm. Upload pictures. Any investigation done so far. ...  Read More

Hi mam, My LMP is 17thJune and I have attached my HCG REPORT. Is my HCG LOW? i have tested pregnancy positive. Today I consulted my gynocologist and she is saying it can be ectopic or growth is less looking at my HCG report

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Your LMP is 17 June. You have got the test done on 18 June. That means at 31 days (4 weeks 3 days. Now if you see the HCG levels in the chart , it is 101 to 4870 at 4-5 weeks . There is no discrepan ...  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

Skin growth on tip of nipple about 2mm in diameter. Recently noticed after the nipple the growth is on usually gets irritated by clothing and badges. Is this a sign of cancer or am i over reacting?

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Get examined by surgeon or surgical oncologists ...  Read More

My hcg level is low but doc recommend to get the baby terminated I wanted to know the reason that why is baby growth slow

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Connect ...  Read More

Can Hormonal medicine like cyproterone and ethinyl estradiol affect any kind of pregnancy hcg test??

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No ...  Read More

Hi my wife hcg value was 126 on 22nd dec, then on 24th dec it increased to 235 and 27th dec (today) it is 537. Is the beta HCG growth healthy

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

My brother has been diagnosed with ulcero proliferative growth in stomach.He is having mild pain in stomach since last 5 months. CT scan report on whole abdomen does not show any abnormality except the growth. is this growth a cancer?

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Hello ,got your concern ,it can be treatable with further evaluation, better healthcare and proper treatment ..For prescription and counselling regarding the same you can consult me through this app ...  Read More

Is this cancer i m scared its been 7 days this do not go away very very painfull what should i do is this cancer or not???

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Kindly discuss for your concern ...  Read More

HCG test have done after 24 days of sex on early morning with first urine and the report was negative do HCG home test accurate or not ?

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Yes it's the most accurate ...  Read More

(IVF process pregnancy) In 7th week my sister in law's beta HCG is 9000. 5 days old report was showing 8000. In today's ultrasound, sac was not visible to doctor. As per her it is not growing. Please suggest if we should wait more. Is it normal? Her thyroid level is low. We are so tensed please suggest. Hoping for the best for her.

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Need more details about your condition , kindly go for a consultation ...  Read More

I any test to detect all cancers in body ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

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Diagnostic modalities changes depending upon type of cancer that is suspected. There is no single test for detecting all cancer types. ...  Read More

Can hcg detect pregnancy after 13 days of a missed period? How soon can hcg detect pregnancy and what should be done to take the test?

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Yes.. You can get beta hcg done ...  Read More

Do I need to fast before doing the beta HCG blood test for pregnancy ?? Or can I eat before the test???

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No fasting is required ...  Read More

My uncle diagnosed with gallbladder Cancer metastasis stage he is on medication.. According blood reports his Alkaline Phosphate (ALP) has reduced does it means the slight improvement in Cancer? Or does it means any reduction in Cancer growth? I have attached reports. .

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Gall bladder cancer is one of the worst prognosis cancer in body. If spread to bone then alkaline phosphatase levels increases. Its better to do the blood tests in the same lab. If the levels come dow ...  Read More

Is hcg always confirmatory test? will it give definitely accurate results? my beta hcg was less than 1.2. is it 100% sure im not pregnant?

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Its confirmatory if done after missed period ...  Read More

My wife beta hcg test while she in ovral g...just want to know does ovral g effects beta hcg test? did i need to retest or the results that were recorded during are accurate..?

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Ovral G is a contraceptive so chances of pregnancy are almost nil if taken correctly without missing does. However if in doubt she can get beta HCG the report is not affected by the medicine ...  Read More

When is the ideal day to do hcg test? When I am suppose to do rest after missing my periods...,... ... ... ... ... When is the ideal day to do hcg test? When I am suppose to do rest after missing my periods...,... ... ... ... ... When is the ideal day to do hcg test? When I am suppose to do rest after missing my periods...,... ... ... ... ...

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Connect with me for online consultation for details BeBorn Gynecology Santacruz Mumbai ...  Read More

From past 5 months I am experiencing unnatural growth of a mole on my right hand, is that symptom of cancer or not?

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Looking like actinic keratosis.. Meet derma or general surgeon.. ...  Read More

We have done beta HCG test and result is 3.70 mIU/ ML. What it means?

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It means it is negative The treatment has not worked for you ...  Read More

I have bone marrow cancer and have been taking Chemo for 5 years and I have now found a growth under my urm pit . The growth does not hurt but my arm is completely immobilised

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Needs to be examined and investigated before any diagnosis can be made ...  Read More

Are beta HCG , Serum beta HCG and free beta HCG same tests? please confirm on the same. Thank you..

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Yes ...  Read More

Having a 3inch long unwanted growth since 8 months please doctor tell me is it cancer or any other thing and what are the symptoms of having cancer in tongue

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Site of growth?? Photo of growth? ...  Read More

Mam, My father has a growth in the neck (Voice box). there is harness in voice and cough. biopsy is happened , cancer is detected. can Radiotherapy give?

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Yes it can definitely cure the throat cancer. ...  Read More

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