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 chance of survival, but I don't want to lose my father without exploring every possible option. Is there any treatment—different chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, surgery, re-irradiation, embolization, or a clinical trial—that could shrink the tumor, improve his airway and swallowing, or even offer a chance of long-term control or cure? Since he responded well to the initial chemotherapy, could another regimen help again? We are willing to travel anywhere in India for the best possible treatment. Thank you.
She has severe, persistent pain around the chest, upper back, shoulder and arm. She describes it as a pinched nerve, pressure on a nerve, or a bursting sensation. She also has frequent fevers and recurrent night sweats, and the pain is significantly affecting her daily life.
symptoms: persistent cough, blood in cough, fevers, night chills and sweats. pain in head
Over time, she has undergone several CT scans, PET-CT scan once, blood tests, bronchoscopy and hematology investigations. The scans have repeatedly shown multiple small pulmonary 3-8mm nodules, no definite cause for the severe chest and back pain. Pulmonary embolism, pneumonia, pneumothorax, fractures and obvious bone damage were not identified.
Her leukemia and hematology investigations have largely been normal, including blood counts, hemoglobin and platelets. No clear evidence of leukemia or another blood cancer has been found. Most autoimmune, inflammatory, liver, kidney and coagulation tests were also unremarkable.
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Is it feasible or reasonable to take treatment for a 95 year old male suffering from lung cancer ?
Dear Doctor,
I m 28 male i m pmbcl patient i had a tumor in my chest above my heart i had rchop regimen with 6 cycles which ended in april than radiotherapy session which ended in may. Now i m feeling ok and sometime pain in left side of the chest is it due to radiotherapy side effects? And i m facing serve acne issue on face can i take isotrotine? Would it be safe to take? Aside this i m facing foam in my urine what can be done pls explain
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 mentally strong before informing.
