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Sir my aundy died last week due to heavy cancer after died all realation particularly child also atten that last movement 4hr all people sit near body its spread diesases to other canser germs

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There is no such germs in cancer plz go through google. ...  Read More

Sir cancer spread one person to another person at any case kindly tel me sir

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No. Not contagious. ...  Read More

Cancer how spread one person to another person ;kkkkkkkkkkkkk;kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

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It doesn't spread from one person to another ...  Read More

My mom suffering from cancer its spread to brain alsooo ita a advanxe stage any treatment is tgere

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Lung cancer spread to brain requires radiation therapy usually to take care of brain lesions. Sometimes surgery may also be options. Need to see reports to suggest. Palliative chemotherapy remains t ...  Read More

My mother suffering with breast cancer Her treatment is following in Asian Institute of Medical Science Faridabad But the breast cancer is spread in Liver so what we do to save her life please help me

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there are second line chemotherapies for such liver metstasis ...  Read More

My dad, 64 year old has been suffering from lungs cancer for past 3 years. We have given him chemo+radiation in past. Now his cancer has spread to lymph node. What is the best treatment in such cases.

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Chemotherapy. ...  Read More

Sir my anuty have suffered sevior cancer now she died anuty daughters 1month near to patients so am ask cancer spread to daughters if required any prevention test

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It is not contagious but few cancer are genetically linked. Like breast and overy ...  Read More

Sir cancer is spread one person to others why am ask my aunty suffered cancer now she died aunty daughter very close to patients one month so we required any medical test for prevention

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No it dies not spread from on person to another it's not contagious ...  Read More

Had breast cancer 3 years back and removed breast and completed chemotherapy cycles and radiation therapy also , recently after covid in ct scan report it shows this but can't understand am attaching ct scan report and breast image also please guide me as I just loss my husband also 15 days back in covid and we don't have kids also , getting tensed

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Please share your previous biopsy report also. It's looking like metastasis. You may require chemotherapy or endocrine therapy. And one injection for bone also. Do you have backache ? ...  Read More

Is there any chances of cancer being spread through endoscopes or colonoscope , if the last person who went for endoscope in lab was found esophagus cancer . Can tissue or blood exchange can cause contamination for the next patient who is going for endoscope

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Unlikely as every instrument are very properly cleaned before any procedure . ...  Read More

My aunt had a womb removal surgery 25 years ago after that she just have normal pains and white discharge which she ignored recently bleeding started from her anus and urethra and then dr. Tells us that she has cancer and it's spread to her internal organs so please suggest what can we do now

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Hi, Why was the hysterectomy done in first place? Secondly, these symptoms point towards a locally advanced disease and to rule out mets please get a PETCT done. ...  Read More

This started with a mild pain on my big toe of right foot 2 weeks back. The pain was bearable initially but since some days it's unbearable to the point where I can't lie down or sleep or sit even. The pain has spread to other toes of both the feet now. And the sole pains too now. The rheumatologist said my blood reports were clear. The pain is con

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I have itching around Chin area on both sides since last 3 Months. initially I thought it's the upper skin removed and the inner skin showing as light pink color. I wasn't shaving quite regularly but with a gap of 8-10 days. In now realised that this skin itching is spreading with that light color from under the Chin till near to left ear under the

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Likely to be seborrheic dermatitis ...  Read More

Red spots are spreading in the legs , red marks, a little pain is felt when touched.like little pimples all over the body.

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Detailed history and clear images are required for proper diagnosis and treatment. The information provided by you is not enough to come to a diagnosis. ...  Read More

My father is recently diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and I was checking his sugar level yesterday by Glucometer. Accidentally, the lancet that was used for him got injected into my finger and blood came out of finger. As an immediate action, I washed my finger by hand wash and poured Dettol on the spot. My concern is since the lancet contained bl

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Greetings , Please understand both multiple myeloma and diabetes are non communicable diseases and will not spread by handling the patients . Always use safety precautions like wearing a glove while ...  Read More

I am male 25 years currently unmarried . I have herpes 1 from many years I want to is there any medicine in market so that in future it won't spread to my wife and children??

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Proper counselling is required ...  Read More

Spread of pus filled papules increasing day by day . 3 days before it's started from ankle now it's on my left side of stomach and below under arm

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  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 spreading hives all over my body. Took terbinafine and i think it increased the speed of spreading also used soap continuously for 3 days. Suggest me some good meds to get it done. Nothing else no dizziness, no breath issues, no fever nothing else. Just itchiness and red marks.

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Spreading hives is probably an allergic reaction called urticaria. U need to apply any moisturizer with calamine. Kindly consult any nearby dermatologist or consult online for medicines. ...  Read More

My mom’s grandmother had breast cancer at the age of 75. Her grandmother had 4 daughters and None had got breast cancer neither any cancer. Now my mom’s own sister has got breast cancer at 37 age but it’s not tripple negative breast cancer. My mom's sister Priyanka Dutta (your mom’s sister) had ER+/PR+/HER2– breast cancer at age 37. • The tumor w

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Regarding the treatment of your mom’s sister: Even if she has only pT1cN0(sn), and ER and PR are strong pos with low ki67, which are all good factors, her age is only 40 years. She can receive hormona ...  Read More

Hello sir, does one CT scan cause cancer? I have read some people got blood cancer after one CT scan... How much time it take to get cancer after ct scan???

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No . Definitely no . If that’s is so almost everyone will develop cancer eventually Cancer only comes with high dose exposures of radiation over prolonged time ...  Read More

Does one contrast neck ct cause cancer?? I have read that some people got blood cancer after one CT... How much time it got to develop cancer after CT

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One Contrast CT of neck does not cause cancer. Repeated and unnecessary CT exposures should be avoided ...  Read More

Hello sir, does one CT scan cause cancer? I have read some people got blood cancer after one CT scan... How much time it take to get cancer after ct scan???

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No. One CT does not. There are permissible limits of radiation exposure for general population, pregnant women and foetus. For general persons whole body exposure is 5 mSv. CT of chest or abdomen may ...  Read More

Does squeezing baby girl breast milk during massage cause breast cancer in the future? The massage lady did it during massage

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Yes, Don't do.it. ...  Read More

I’m reaching out to seek a second opinion regarding my sister, Nandana, who is 22 years old. She has a lump on the left side of her lower neck, along with signs of thyroid enlargement. So far, the following investigations have been done: • Neck USG • FNAC • Ultrasound-guided FNAC • Excision biopsy • CECT Neck Based on the current findings, t

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The incisional biopsy done from the swelling does not conclusively report as malignancy. But imaging is suggestive of malignancy with multiple lymph node involvement also. You can proceed with total t ...  Read More

What percentage of people get diagnosed with colon cancer(out of all the cases of colon cancer) below the age of 35? Please answer

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About 5 -20 percent depending on the study data, country , method of analysis etc. ...  Read More

At present My uncle is suffering from pain in back , difficult to speak , thin body and his legs have stopped working History - My uncle got surgery for buccal mucosa in 2024 and after that he did radiation and chemotherapy after some month he said it's paining in his back and doctor said to do mri and pet CTscan and wo did and doctor said cancer

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He may need palliative care. See your oncologist and ask for opinion and advise. ...  Read More

Hello doctor please suggest a test that detects any type of cancer n the body. How long that test assures us

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There in no such one test for all cancers ...  Read More

Does excessive masturbation cause prostate cancer ? Does excessive masturbation cause prostate cancer ?

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Absolutely no even though having any issues please contact us on online ...  Read More

I am suffering from this skin spreading all over my body like legs, thighs, hands, lower abdomen and back as well.. Can you suggest a good doctor or medicine?

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Stop scrubbing the legs. For treatment please consult online ...  Read More

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