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Hi my grandmother is suffering from lung cancer stage 4. She is too week and thin for chemotherapy. Please suggest type of treatment and hospital for her . I attached her biopsy report.

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Please do a immunohistochemistry on that biopsy. That ll clarify the situation A PET CT scan also needs to be done ...  Read More

What type of cancer can person get at the age of 23 and if then it is dangerous or not? prevention and how to check whole body cancer?

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Meet a Surgical or a medical oncologist. Preventive oncologist and get your doubts cleared ...  Read More

I need to have a check of all types of cancer to know about my health condition before getting married.

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Any reason...!!! Family history...??? Otherwise it's not required ... u can consult an oncologist for clinical examination... he will order investigations accordingly... ...  Read More

Tell me some ayurvedic treatment and natural herbs to heel cancer at some level. Cancer treatment in Ayurveda may help.

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Surely but denpeds on patient current condition. If you have reports then share it. ...  Read More

Hi, Recently we came accross my mother-and-law have cancer and it's in stage4.. She is not showing any serious symptoms ( as of now fine and she is healthy). I wanted to know how time left to her and what type of treatment we should give. Some doctors are telling at this stage no surgery usefull and chemotherapy is usefull. So I need open sugges

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She would require Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy based on tissue biopsy/genetic marker results ...  Read More

What are the most common cancer types in India ? Does it vary by region ? How often should I get myself tested

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If i masturbate with a plastic carry bag do i get any type of cancer diseases ? Please help me out Im in tension

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No ...  Read More

Is third stage of uterus cancer is curable? Only chemotherapy is enough or anything else? How much time needed for this treatment and can the patient will live normal life after treatment. Is there any chances of getting cancer again after treatment?

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Hi , to reduce the chances of recurrence, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are given. ...  Read More

My question is can alternative medicine like homeopathy & ayurveda etc. help in the treatment of cancer?

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U can start ayurvedic medicines to lower the effects of cancer and increase immunity.. ...  Read More

What type treatment should a patient get when a person have one fallopian tube block and problem in ovaluting. From march 2016 i am taking diff kind of tablets and hcoug injections for ovaluting.still not getting pregnent. What kind of treatment should b taken for this problem.

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. If there is fallopian tube block, it should be found out what is causing the block. After that, the treatment depends on the cause. It could be surgic ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, my mother has ovarian cancer and has completed 4 cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy with very good response (CA-125 reduced from 273 to 11). Her treating team is now planning interval cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC. We would like to take an expert opinion specifically regarding whether HIPEC is truly necessary/beneficial in her cas

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HIPEC is a new approach in ovarian cancer surgery where high temp chemotherapy (41 to 43°C ) is given intraperitoneal during debulking surgery. Mainly advised after NACT in good performance stat ...  Read More

Hi is this Cancer treatment available how many days it's takes to recover fully what treatment will doctor gives plz help me with the ur precious time

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Follicular carcinoma of thyroid. Prognosis is generally excellent when treated properly.treatment option is -Total thyroidectomy (removal of the thyroid gland). Radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy – ...  Read More

Patient age is around 70 and ha blood cancer for 4 years. How is CArt therapy . Can ayurvedic or homeopathy help

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CART is planned depending s on the disease status as well as performance status of the patient ...  Read More

Does it have treatment or any solution.please suggest any cream.is it curable 100%.please explain

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Fractional CO2 laser can be done for stretch marks ...  Read More

Hi , how can I determine my hair type in order to use products accordingly and undergoes treatment if required

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I advise you to consult a dermatologist online or in person, share clear pictures, and get a personalized treatment plan. Only after proper evaluation can the right medicines (creams/tablets) be presc ...  Read More

I have 3 'o' clock 2nd to 3rd grade piles massa 11 & 7 'o' clock 2nd grade piles High bleeding Please suggest me which types of doctors is best for this treatment on the bases of education qualification & experience? For example given below in my city, who should be chosen? Please suggest me 🙏 2 options in my city given below &

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Its better to choose Ayurvedic physician based on his experience in the field. Any Ayurvedic doctor who is specialist in ksharasutra and ano rectal diseases will be the best option for you. ...  Read More

My mother was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer in 2023. She underwent partial colon surgery and received 8 cycles of CAPOX chemotherapy. The following year, due to hemoglobin deficiency, a colonoscopy was done — and stomal ulcer and ulcerative colitis (UC) were detected. She has been under treatment for the past year. But again, her hemogl

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Hemoglobin can fluctuate in UC. Long standing UC can lead to colon cancer. For further information I need Lower GI endoscopy images ...  Read More

One of my relatives has been unfortunately diagnosed with late stage 4 pancreatic and liver cancer. Cancer specialist has said that even chemo won't work at this stage. Some Ayurvedic clinics and vaidya claim their medicines to be effective in treating cancer by attacking the root cause. Is that possible? If yes, can anyone please recommend any ge

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Start proper treatment.. To get relief from symptoms and live a better life... ...  Read More

I have attached a pic i have scar can i know what type of scar it is and also a black mark is there will it go by time or treatment is required.

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

What type of doctor should i visit if want to consult about male sexual related problems? I can't find any sexologist in my city ,are urologists the same as sexologists or i have to visit specially a sexologist?? please tell

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Sexologist Sexperts who will take your details history and check up evaluation tests as required and advice counseling medication work better than only medication alone will guide you through call ( n ...  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

Sir please clarify one thing can repitative cut in one area like skin ,mouth ,or private parts or anus is a cause for cancer means can repitative cut in one particular area for years cause cancer and can chronic wound cause cancer i mean it's very strange thing as far as I know cancer is a dna type or whatsoever disease or overgrowth of something b

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A chronic ulcer in the skin can lead to a type of skin cancer. But you need understand that ist not 1+1 =2. Its not like it will definitely develop. But the chances can be there. Although small. But p ...  Read More

What are the different types of accident scars, and which ones can be treated with over-the-counter creams?

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Fractional CO2 laser therapy is a dermatological procedure that uses a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser to treat various skin issues. Here's an overview of fractional CO2 laser treatment: **How it works:** ...  Read More

Just wondering if anyone was left with a mass after chemo and radiation? My dads oncologist (both medical and radiation) see a mass with no metabolic activity, both said it might be a scar tissue. They said treatment response is positive. Is it common for a residual mass to appear on imaging scans even after successful treatment? Has anyone had thi

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Hi it could be a fibrous tissue .don't worry ...  Read More

Which is the best hospital in Guwahati region of Assam for the treatment of blood cancer? Kindly suggest at the earliest.

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Try state cancer institute, GMC ...  Read More

After mastectomy what will be the treatment of breast cancer IIA???? Please help me ??? What will do????

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You can consult with the full reports . Will be happy to help , also share full histopathology report together with this . Kindly provide full report as more information is needed to give you exact ...  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

Recently one of my relatives tested positive in Cancer. My parents are scared very much. I want to just do a blood test to detect cancer or anything which relates to it. So that i can calm their mind down and make them panic less. Please advice the test. Thanks in advance.

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You can't detect every cancer by blood tests. More over blood tests are only screening tests which can only help in detecting cancer if symptoms are present for a particular type of cancer. Without an ...  Read More

Please let us know what treatment is required for left kidney We are already undergoing treatment for bladder cancer

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Consult Urologist in CLINIC ...  Read More

I recently did my whole body checkup along with cancer screening and in the screening my CEA, CA19.9 and AFP were normal.So I just want to know based on only these whether I have any cancer or not

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If that was done as a routine screening that will be enough . If you are having specific symptoms please let me know . ...  Read More

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