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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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How many types of the cancer test is available in india ?? how to check cancer disease can you help me ??

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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

What is cancer, symptoms,how a doctor treatment a canver patient, chemotherapy's side effect, what cancer don't need to shave head?

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Such a broad category(cancer) is very difficult to explain through messages. If you had any doubt particular cancer, ready to explain ...  Read More

Is this cancer ? or non cancer ? pet ct and mri attached. kindly describe decease ?? and treatment ?

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As per reports patient had cancer of rectum which seems was treated with chemotherapy .. Luckily it responded completely to treatment.. Please meet treating doc for surgery .. It is to be operated .. ...  Read More

MY UNCLE HAS CANCER PROBLEM CAN WE CURE IT IN ANY HOSPITAL.CAN U TELL SIR.PAST 1 MONTH HE HAS A CANCER

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My mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer and got her breast surgically removed. A year later she was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer and then she could not be saved. No cancer history in family before this. Do I need to go for a early checkup ? Should I worry that I might have cancer too in coming years.?

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The best way to check for breast cancer (technically called as screening) is to test for abnormal "BRCA" gene. But it is costly and not easily available commercially. So the alternative approach is to ...  Read More

Is cancer contagious from husband to a pregnant wife? This is a concern about family members getting cancer from each other.

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Cancer is not like conjunctivitis. It doesn't spread that way. You cannot give him cancer and nor can he give you cancer. Cancer starts within one's bo ...  Read More

Mean every person who having cancers.. They might All will hve Hiv...now a days Celebrities ND every one getting Cancer.. Mean they all will hve Hiv

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Why people's Get cancer.... Because of their sins People get cancer... .i want know about this.. R by dng any wrong they get cancer... Am nt understanding Am confused On this..

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Present understanding of cancer suggests that it is an uncontrolled multiplication of crud that causes cancer, nothing related to sins, making everyone prone to develop cancer ...  Read More

Prostate cancer issue, biopsy awaiting and will be shared within 7 days. Request you to help me with it. Currently doctor informed it is 99% cancer still we need biopsy for the proof.

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What about breast cancer symptoms dr... My left breast feel very uncomfortable and uneasy without bra and shocking feel inner side why dr no lump founded... My usg report reactive lymph node need 1.96x 0.39.... Can usg correct report to find a lump

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A reactive lymph node on your ultrasound is usually a benign, inflammatory finding. Breast discomfort without a felt lump doesn't point toward cancer. ...  Read More

Can cbc test detect blood cancer? Plzz dr tell me i am feeling uneasy in my right side throat feeling something was there but Don't eat problem

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It depends on the type of cancer. Further evaluation needed ...  Read More

My partner is a 31 year old woman. (We are a same sex couple). Cancer runs in her family. Her mother died of breast cancer when she was only 34 years old. Her mother's sister also had breast cancer after that and might probably have it again. Her mother's sister is currently 55 years old. So, what are the chances that my partner might get cancer in

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Going ahead with the BRCA1 and BRCA2 test is the right call. Your family history does place you in a higher risk group, though it does not mean you will develop cancer. ...  Read More

Breast Cancer Info details required , any vdo consultation would work . Best doctor for cancer required

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Breast cancer can be cured if addressed correctly and with strict follow-ups. ...  Read More

Doctor, my sister had colon cancer surgery 3 years ago, and a part of her large intestine was removed. Since then, whenever she eats, she gets the urge to pass stools immediately. She is passing stools around 10–15 times a day, sometimes even after drinking water. She has also had diabetes for the past 10 years and has been using insulin. Her

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Hello Doctor. My father has tongue squamous cell carcinoma. He received 3 cycles of chemotherapy (Nov-Jan), and the tumor shrank significantly. He then completed 36 radiation sessions, after which it reduced even further. However, after 3 months of oral chemotherapy tablets, the cancer has progressed. Our local oncologist says there is almost no ch

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You need to visit a good Medical oncologist for options for chemotherapy/ palliative treatment. ...  Read More

If someone has cornea cancer and the veins of brains are also getting damaged so what would be his symptoms and is eye transplant a choice ( cornea cancer and veins of brain damaged)

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My family member has recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 stomach cancer. She has already undergone stomach surgery, during which the cancer was detected. We are currently looking for guidance on her nutrition and overall diet. Could anyone recommend: A good oncology dietitian (preferably someone who provides online consultations)? What kind of die

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There are special dietary precaution that need to followed after stomach surgery. I am sure your treating surgeon must have advised you regarding this . You should consult your treating surgeon and f ...  Read More

72-year-old male with history of tongue cancer. PET-CT shows low-FDG lung lesion and multiple bone lesions. Persistent lower back pain. ESR, CRP and ALP elevated. Kidney function and calcium normal. Bone marrow biopsy planned to rule out multiple myeloma versus metastatic disease. No leg weakness or bowel/bladder symptoms.

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Metastatic disease is high likely with history of previous ca tongue. Bone marrow biopsy is usually not indicated. ...  Read More

Hi I had endometriosis surgery earlier, when it will recur are there chances that cause breast cancer?

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My dad 75yr old diagnosed with prostate cancer.he has severe health anxiety fears and don't sleep at night just for viral cough or cold.now doctor suggested for initial treatment injection we didn't inform the patient.can we start treatment without informing patient that he has cancer.we really don't know how patient takes this.how to make patient

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Yes that is not uncommon. Regularly in my OPD many patients we initially avoid to break the news of the malignancy directly. Over the time they do get to know. It helps to absorb the shock. Moreover ...  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

Respected Drs I hope you and your loved ones are safe and doing well. I am attaching two pictures showing bump on left cheek it's their single long but when I started doing baloon exercise it's started feeling little more prominent and painful.. it's a pinkish bump with a red dot hole in middle. As I have stopped chewing pan masala already more th

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Hello, I understand your fear and it's good that you stopped pan masala. That's a very positive step. From your description - pinkish bump with red dot, painful after balloon exercise, history of pan ...  Read More

Hi I'm Praveen, me and my family would like to have a cancer screening test. We are located in Hyderabad. What kind of tests and where can we do? Thanks in advance.

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For your age if u have any family history of colon or breast cancer, then u can go ahead with screening for colon cancer( colonoscopy)and breast cancer(clinical breast examination every 6 months). Oth ...  Read More

10 cycle of chemotherapy over 48 hours Now after biopsy this report came with medicine can i take this medicine is it suitable for me

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Attached report mild fibroadenosis in both the breast with few tiny hypoechoic areas. I am always feeling pain in both breast and loose lump like fat tissue in underarm. Left underarm also paining even before and after periods. Should I take biopsy to see breast cancer or not. Gynaecologist recommended evening primrose oil capsule 1000 mg twice da

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inflammation of breast tissue nothing serious ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, my grandfather (Nanu) has Stage 4 prostate cancer and we are from Alwar, Rajasthan. He has severe pain from lower back/waist area to knees. Earlier, his testicles were surgically removed and currently he is on chemotherapy medicines. It has been 5 days since medicines started and he is gradually becoming weaker. Now he is finding it d

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Hi , you should do a pet ct or ct or mri pelvis to rule out the reason for difficulty in walking. It's necessary to find out if there is a spread to the bones ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I recently had scaling and tooth grinding done 3–4 days ago. Since then, I have noticed a painful irregular sore/cut-like area on the upper inner right cheek near the teeth rubbing area. Pain increases while eating, touching, or cheek movement. When touched, the area feels slightly irregular/thick like a small lump internally, t

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Its just a normal oral Ulcer due to continuous friction from your teeth movements with cheeks it has become wide and painful , Don’t worry this will heal soon , Just use Heximetro gel on the area 4-5 ...  Read More

I have history of chewing tobacco and gutkha from 6 yrs. I have two lumps in the buccal mucosa and is not going despite of removing 3rd upper molar. It was round but after removing third molar it's shape changed very next morning. It became long from round.And from that day it shape is stable means not increased nor decreased. No pain and no other

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