Breast Cancer Treatment

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Verzinio, capecitabine

Hi, Is verzinio, capecitabine targeted therapies available in india? If so how much costly it is? Is this an imported one like ribociclib or indian version is there? And for metastatic hormone positive and her2 negative with liver mild metabolic activity, in case if targeted therapy fails what will be next option any immunotherapy is available? And how much cost is immunotherapy please

Medicine enquiry

My father ,aged 59, was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer on July, 2023, following EUS-FNAC & ERCP surgery. He is also a Type-2 Diabetic pt. On July, 2023, he underwent Whipple surgery as part of his treatment. Post-surgery, he received six months of chemo, which consisted of Gemcitabine and Capecitabine. The chemo regimen involved Gem. administered in 6 cycles, each comprising three sessions per week. Cap. was taken once in the morning and twice at night for 14 consecutive days, followed by a seven-day break. The chemo  concluded on February, 2024. A PET scan revealed metastases to the lungs and liver and underwent liver biopsy.The doctor has advised Teyoges 20mg two times for 21 days with 7 days off, and this cycle is to be continued.Additionally, the patient has received the first dose of Oxaliplatin 150mg on 27th March, with another chemo session scheduled after 3 weeks. currently pt. is too week, having body pain and loss of appetite. can we reduce the dose of teyoges

Please check the report and help

Patient name : Soma Bhadra Please check the report and help me out What to do?? What should be the next step? What to do?

Small vascular fibredenoma in breast

Hi, i recently felt pain in breast, went for ultrasound,it says small vascular fibredenoma, measure 2.5*1.5*1.7, the lesion is wider than tall and has smooth margins with subtle macrolobulation, A quick doppler shows internal vascularity within the lesion, there is no problem tenderness ,the lesion is mobile easily slipping under proble, No focal lesion appreciated in the left breast No dilated ducts are seen No architectural disturbance is noted Both axillae appear unremarkable Small vascular fibredenoma in right breast Is it anything to worry,or can I leave it as it is?

A swelling

I have a swelling in between my breasts, a bit towards the right breast. It's hard but the swelling is not that prominent but can be felt.. Also have one small little swelling at the back of my neck below the hair line...might be there for about 3 weeks or more. Also my breast pain at times. Plesse tell me what can it be? And what tests should I get done which wouldn't harm my breast. Thank you.

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