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I am 5 months pregnant and daily i give massage to my mother in law who is suffering from stage 4 metastatic breast cancer going chemotherapy. Is there anything I should take care. Please suggest.

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Sorry that your mother in law has stage 4 breast cancer. Please follow instructions as advised by trained physiotherapist ...  Read More

I was just wondering if a person with metastatic breast cancer (lesions too numerous to count) can get a livertransplant

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If possible taken medical management than plan for surgery ...  Read More

My mother has been diagonised by metastatic breast cancer HER 3positive. Petscan report says its in lever,spleen,and bones. One chemo is done medication in it is nanoxel and mylam. Total nine session of chemo is adviced wars the chance of her cure? Please reply As Soon As Possible. Waiting on your reply. Thank you, Pranav Raval.

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The outlook for metastatic breast cancer with spread of disease to multiple organs is not very good. Still if she is in a position to take chemotherapy, I will advise to go forward with it. ...  Read More

Receiving Oral Chemotherapy With Endoxan 50 mg. Metastasis stage 4 after breast Cancer. Is it Helpful for brain cancer? Is it as effective as iv ?

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Yes.perfectly. you can take them confidently. ...  Read More

Dear Doctor My mother is a metastatic breast cancer patient (metastasized to liver, bones, nodes and brain) She has been receiving treatments since the last one and a half years. Now she is been given immunotherapy. She was given tablets : mirtazapine 15 mg petril beta 10 mg escitalopram 10 mg Does these tablets have adverse effects on any or

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In cancer , depression is common. Your doctor prescribed these medicines for that only.. though mirtazapine, ecitalopram , propanolol and Clonazepam digested mainly by liver.. but still so many medici ...  Read More

Hi, 2 months back diagnosed with metstatic breast cancer and undergoing palliative chemotherapy planned and 3 chemo completed and could see the lumps are reduced well in both breast and armpit as its external lumps and even doctors are saying lumps reduced well. But still if we ask fr surgery they are not telling anything and not sure abt it. Is t

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management ...  Read More

My grandma diagnosed with breast cancer few years back and treated with chemo and surgical removal of breast. After her chemotherapy she suddenly loose her appetite completely. Now she has diagnosed with bone cancer and doctor loose their hope. According to doctor she's only for a month.

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I guess what you mean is bone metastasis from breast cancer. If ots only bone disease then life expectancy will not be one month only. It can be kept under control with hormonal/chemotherapy. ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer 4 years ago.It was 80 percent ER positive.I completed a course of chemothreapy and radiology a long side tomoxifen.i ve been under regular monitoring such as CEA level till then . In my last check up three month ago my doctor ensured me that everything is okay.After an accident i had a y scan which reveale

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There are multiple options available depending upon sites of relapse.. If it is bone disease only thn need to switch hormonal therapy i.e. Tamoxifen to either Letrozole. If you have visceral disease t ...  Read More

My mom had breast cancer in 2010.we found it in starting stage itself we had taken treatments such as radiation,surgery and chemo.next to dat she was in regular check up wit dat doctor for every 3 months she was normal till a year back. Since 2017 june onwards pblms like lack of sleep in nights,heavy hip pains started.whenever she told to doctor r

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11 years ago detected with Breast cancer. Treatment done with operation, chemotherapy, and radiation. Right now for last 4 months acute pain and swelling in knee joint and can't move. We are going through a treatment with antibiotics for the infection Doctors detected in knee. But after pet scan we got confirmed for metastatic cancer

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Have u undergone Petct scan.. As the disease free interval is high needs careful evaluation .. Please attach petct report... ...  Read More

My mother has undergone breast cancer surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation. Recently we had PET CT. It shows the cancer has gone to collar bone lymp nodes. Doctor again advice with chemotherapy. Kindly help if the advice is right attached the pet ct report.

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Hello, I’m sorry your family is going through this. I’ll explain this step-by-step. Your mother has already received definitive treatment for breast cancer (surgery + chemotherapy + radiot ...  Read More

I have breast cancer in the second stage and i had my lump removed through surgery, in the biopsy the lymph nodes came out positive, but only 1 out of 5-6. The fish test was negative. So i was told to undergo chemotherapy, can you please suggest if that is necessary and also how many sessions. Also i wanted to know about oral chemotherapy via medic

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The prognosis is good is you complete your treatment as per chemotherapy required followed by radiotherapy followed by oral therapy with regular clinical examination ...  Read More

I've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and I'm feeling overwhelmed with questions about treatment options, potential side effects, and how to cope emotionally. Could you please provide guidance on the different treatment approaches available for breast cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy? Additionally, I would ap

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Hi,furst ...  Read More

How soon can you start chemotherapy after chemo port is inserted!! This is for breast cancer post mastectomy

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Chemotherapy can be started immediately ...  Read More

Hi, 4 months back diagnosed with breast cancer and went throgh chemotherapies and now as per hospital advise went through pet scan again. Attaching old and current reports pls advise on the response.

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Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation. Please keep in mi ...  Read More

My mother in law was on ramiven 150 mg advance target therapy+ hormone therapy then oral chemotherapy and finally IV chemotherapy. Now as per recent PET reports, chemotherapy has not worked much and now doctor suggested exemestane hormonal therapy. Is there any other option that can help.

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U need to share reports , biopsy , IHC , serial pet ct and complete treatment history with duration .. exemestane is one itne hormone therapy for hormone positive breast cancer .. if condition is goo ...  Read More

Hi, My mom has metastatic breast cancer diagnosed a month ago and undergoing chemotherapy. Completed 2 weekly chemo and now one full chemo completed which is 2nd cycle. And my mom is saying the lump in armpit has reduced by half and even breast lump is reduced a bit. So is this good? Or still the distant parts will be not reduced?

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Kindly discuss for your concern ...  Read More

Hi, My mom has metastatic breast cancer diagnosed a month ago and going through chemotherapy. Now 2nd cycle completed and she is saying the lump which she has in armpit and even in breast is reduced alot. In armpit it was very big before and now its reduced half or even more and in breast also its reduced itseems as per my mom observation. Is thi

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Have to consult physically for details examination and further better information regarding management accountingly ...  Read More

Hi, Having stage 4 metastatic, ER PR is positive and HER2 negative. Started chemo with nab pacilitaxel 100 weekly doses currently its 2nd weekly dose done. Is these good and is it treatable?

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Unfortunately,at this stage,it is not curable.However,with the right treatment and lifestyle,it can be controlled for some years.its ikportant to look after yourself beyond taking medicines. ...  Read More

Dear Sir / Madam, my mother is diagnosed with Metastatic Endometrial carcinoma please let me know how much maximum years she will be able to survive with this disease. she was diagnosed with uterine cancer earlier which was completely cured. now she is undergoing pallative chemotherapy.

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Sad to hear that , second cancer are always tough to treat . The actual testament and prognosis depends on many factors , including her health , how well she is tolerating the chemo , her metastasis , ...  Read More

Breast cancer right side with swelling of right arm, undergoing chemotherapy. Request for diet advice

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No specific diet Avoid spicy food Take more veggies fruits juices Liquid diet can be taken at regular intervals if not able take or chew solid foods because of oral ulcer ...  Read More

My mother(72 years) has been diagnosed with  advanced state Gall bladder cancer (Adenocarcinoma) after Ultrasound and FNAC (GB FOSSA MASS) on around Sep 6th, 2022. An ERCP was done to control her increasing jaundice. She can take fluid/juice only. Afterwards, we contacted Tata Memorial centre, Mumbai, and they advised us to take care of her at

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Best supportive care only manegement for paitent at these time ...  Read More

My sister has an breast cancer history. She was operated and removed breast and followed by chemotherapy. Now we go for CT scan and that shows Few tiny nonspecific lung cysts are seen in bilateral lower lung lobes. Report attached herewith

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Check for the histopathology report, ER,PR,Her2Neu and ki 67% report. Based on the report go for the adjuvant therapy. It will take care of the cancer. Non specific cysts cannot be characterized to an ...  Read More

Hi Dr.. Can you suggest treatment for the below? What stage is this breast cancer? Pet scan report findings : >Metabolically active soft tissue mass noted in the right breast as described. > Metabolically active multiple right axillary and internal mammary nodes -appears metastatic. >Metabolically active mediastinal prevascular and right

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Get a biopsy done. ...  Read More

My mother is diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and doctor here are telling it's stage 4. but it haven't effected any organ till not only spreaded in lymph nodes. What are the possible treatment available?

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You need to have proper consultation. Without information can not comment ...  Read More

Hi. I have diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer . bcz my mom and her sister had ovarian cancer. Is it very much aggressive cancer ? I had been suggested chemotherapy first and followed by surgery. Is that correct treatment. ? Also is it genetic? Also can it be reoccur after treatment. ? Size of tumer is 3 cm. In breast and multiple in lef

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Triple Negative breast cancer is one of the aggressive types of breast cancer.Based on the family history, there s a high possibility of genetic mutation which is running in the family.We call this he ...  Read More

My grandmother who is more than 80 years of age had developed a lump around her breast about 5-6 months back. Cancer was expected by the doctor but she is too weak to go through chemotherapy and even biopsy. Is there any alternate way to treat it. I have added the reports. Does it make sure that she has cancer. What can be done now. Please assist.

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There are treatment options available even for frail patients. Please consult once with your reports ...  Read More

I was diagnosed with breast cancer right breast in 2017 lump removed then chemotherapy, radiation and now under hormone therapy(Zoladex). That time breast was not removed. But can i remove the breast now so that chance of relapse could be minimum. Pls advise ans what type of diet should I follow so that the same should not occur again. Pls advis

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So, as per your description you're undergone Breast conservation surgery with Adjuvant Chemotherapy+ Radiation, now on Hormone. To opine precisely I need to know about the Initial stahge of your dise ...  Read More

My mother is suffering from breast cancer. Her chemotherapy started 2 days back.She is taking anti - nausea tablet once in a day still she is feeling excessive nausea and weakness.Also she is is having constipation from 2 days.What extra care I can take to prevent her from vomit and weakness and how to treat the constipation.

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Please send the details antiemetic medication before chemotherapy. Depending upon that we shall add other antiemetic drugs. Depending upon severity of side effects, next cycle dose reduction can be co ...  Read More

What is the percentage of chance of getting cured in breast cancer if it's early stage? Is chemotherapy compulsory

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Usually early breast cancer patients are cured in more than 90% of cases. Some types may have better cure rates than others. Chemotherapy is usually not required for very small tumors tumors. Chemo is ...  Read More

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