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How to diagnose lung cancer can chest x ray and sputum test detect lung cancer? If chest X Ray report are normal but chest pain still persists than what can we do

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Chest X ray and sputum examination do not satisfactorily detect lung cancer. So Low dose CT scans are recommended for lung cancer screening. However in case you have any symptoms, should rather go for ...  Read More

My father is 77 and diagnosed with lungs cancer. He is having a swollen leg and also fever consistently on some nights. He is very weak and unable to walk and sit for long time. Which type of treatment you will suggest for him?

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now a days lung cancer has excellent treatment option with oral tablets. if patient is not fit we can also offer immunotherpy ...  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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You should confirm the diagnosis first Nowadays, many target therapy are there for lung cancer, which do not have any side-effect and improves the care and survival significantly. You should evaluate ...  Read More

My mother is diagnosed with 4th stage lung cancer, age 59yrs., chemotherapy suggested by doctor, is there any treatment in ayurveda. She had cervix cancer before 7yrs.,

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For lung cancer stage 4 the standard treatment is Chemotherapy. Ayurvedic treatment can be used as supportive treatment. Please consult me privately for more information about treatment ...  Read More

My uncle was initially diagnose with cancer of tonsil and had undergone treatment in tata memorial cancer institute and was on follow up for 1.5 yrs.he has been recently diagnosed with cancer in lung which the doctor has told that cancer cells has been migrated from tonsil..what will be the best treament optolion for him and what will be his life

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We have to decide if the disease has spread from the lungs or if it’s a primary lungs Accordingly chemotherapy or immunotherapy must be planned ...  Read More

My father is diagnosed with cancer in lungs and brain. He is farmer and we are very poor. Please advice where I can get him treated.

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He might have brain mets. If headache or vomitting then Radiotherapy recommended. Try govt .... Aiims or DSCi ...  Read More

My father is diagnosed with lung cancer of stage3 he is 66 years 2 chemotherapy has been done but he have more side effectslike numbnessin hand and legs and during 2nd with loose motion. Now he undergoing radio thetaphy

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Looks you are getting appropriate treatment ...  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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Yes. ...  Read More

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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Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management ...  Read More

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

My dad 75yr old is diagnosed with prostate cancer he has very health anxiety don't sleep at night just for viral infection.so we are afraid of telling him we didn't inform him now we need to start treatment . doctor told 1st line of treatment is injection so can we hide this matter from patient .what happens if we tell this matter to patient.

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It is completely understandable to feel protective of your 75-year-old father, especially since he already suffers from severe health anxiety. However, hiding a cancer diagnosis from a patient is high ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, Seeking your opinion regarding a 71-year-old patient diagnosed with NSCLC favor squamous cell carcinoma (P40 diffuse positive, TTF1 negative) involving the right upper lobe. PET-CT shows a spiculated RUL lesion approx. 3.0 × 4.7 × 4.0 cm with SUV max 16.58. Mildly FDG-avid hilar/paratracheal nodes (SUV ~4.2) with some calcification n

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Go for Sbrt(radiotherapy) after 3 cycles of chemotherapy along with immunotherapy for excellent results. No need for further nodal evaluation ...  Read More

I see now a days that many people after 60 years are diagnosed with cancer . The thing is, it is diagnosed in the last stage. Is there a test that we can perform every 6 months that can point out early stage cancer any where in the body?.

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Hello Sir, those tests are called screening tests. Screening tests are performed in healthy, asymptomatic individuals with the aim of detecting cancer at an early stage, before symptoms appear. Howeve ...  Read More

My bhabhi is diagnosed with cancer. What should be treated in such cases. What should be next step ?

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Based on report it is ca ovary with deposit in peritoneum and lymph nodes The next steps would be 1. Metastatic work up -if no distant disease 2. Will see Patient performance status -if good 3. Wi ...  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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Pls consultation with oncologist physically ...  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

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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Pl consult. ...  Read More

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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As second scan is normal, probably nothing to worry It depends on what symptoms made you go for a ct chest ...  Read More

I have lumps eight side of chin and for few days i have sever body pain especially in the back, right side hip and limbs Felling very tired. How do i diagnose this issue?

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Consult Dental surgeon and ENT Surgeon ...  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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Nodular opacities can be due to infection,inflammation, malignancy..depending on the location like peribronchovascular or centrilobular or random...can get a clue... Reticulations also be due to cause ...  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 totally fine. You have a cyst in thyroid gland. For chest pain, it maybe gastritis or any other issue ...  Read More

Test results attached Is this report normal ? Is it a rare problem, is it diagnosable? What could be the reason

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Connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and its management ...  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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He may benefit from radiation therapy, or may need some basic medical assistance. You would need to meet am oncologist in person. I am in Delhi and would be glad to assist. You can reach out to me thr ...  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

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

My father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in July, 2023 and underwent whipple surgery on 29th July ,2023. Following the surgery, he received six months of chemotherapy, comprising Gemcitabine and Capecitabine, which concluded on February 13. Gemcitabine was administered in six cycles, each comprising three sessions per week, while Capecitabine

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Hi Sorry for your father as he developed metastatic pancreatic cancer, but in pancreatic cancer risk of developing metastasis is high even after chemotherapy (even higher if chemotherapy not given) ...  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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Pl ask him to stop smoking. Let him do Lung exercises. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

My mother 69 years old was detected as lung cancer 3rd stage patient.. after successfully completing her chemo plus radiation.. She has been in immunotherapy twice a month for the last 6 months.. And we did a pet ct scan now.. Please tell me if she still has cancer or is cured, and what stage she is in now.. report is attached.. please tell me

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As mentioned in the report the disease is having good response . I would request you to kindly share your full reports as the staging might be different from what you have mentioned . Having a bone le ...  Read More

Hello dr For ex smoker to rule out lung cancer doing chest X-ray in routinely in a year is good or not And if not. what can a person do for diagnose in early stage if no symptom r there

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Hi Thanks for the question Low-dose CT is a better screening modality than a chest X-ray for lung cancer. It is recommended for former smokers who stopped smoking within the last 15 years Frequency ...  Read More

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