Are there any alternative surgical procedures which don't involve total removal of the breast for Stage 2B breast cancer treatment and where in India can I get it done?

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Q: Is chemotherapy-free in India?

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Q: How can stomach cancer be cured?

Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation are the major treatments for stomach cancer. You might get one or a combination of these treatments. You could need chemotherapy before surgery if it's suggested. If the tumor is in the upper region of your stomach, including the oesophagus-stomach junction, you may need radiation before surgery. Chemotherapy and radiation are usually used after surgery. The primary goal of treatment is to eradicate the tumor and any other cancerous cells in your body as completely as possible. A cure is believed to be achievable in 20 to 30 percent of stomach cancer patients.

Breast cancer stage 2 B doctors from my country told me that the only option is surgery takeoff the breast then after Wil start chemo .my worry is losing my breast and the after side effect.Now my question is that can surgery be done only where there's a lump? Which hospitals in India are good for those surgeries if they do it.

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Dr. Akash Dhuru.

Oncologist

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Answered on 19th June '24

Its best to remove the lump with reconstruction if needed to preserve the shape of breast. There are many hospitals in India which are good. Alternatively you can connect with me if you plan to come to Mumbai for treatment.

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Pankaj Kamble

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Answered on 23rd May '24

Hello Annet, For breast cancer treatment at stage 2 B, Surgery is going to be the base followed by:
Chemotherapy,
Radiation Therapy,
and Hormone Therapy.
Thus, surgery is an important and compulsory part of treatment. Since in this stage the tumor has spread to lymph nodes, so they have to be removed along with the lump to get the best possible results. Thus, Mastectomy (Breast Cancer Surgery) is needed.
But don't worry after surgery you can get breast-conserving surgery done through which breasts can be reconstructed. Hope this answers your query.
For hospitals you can visit our page - Best Breast Cancer Treatment Hospitals in India.

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Dr. deepak ramraj

Surgical Oncology

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Answered on 23rd May '24

breast conserving surgery can be done based on the clinical picture. Fortis hospital banerghatta , Bangalore is a good hospital for the same

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I am from Delhi. My father is 63 years old. We have suffered through the wrong treatment. In July, he was diagnosed with a spot in the right lung called a pulmonary nodule. And we were relieved to know that it was benign. Since mid-December, he has started falling ill several times and even lost appetite. Then two weeks back we asked for some tests again. We did a PET scan and some other tests and found that it is malignant and cancer has now spread across both lungs. We are all shattered by this news. We are about to lose him with the wrong treatment. Please refer to the best lung cancer doctor who can deal with this situation. We are not in a condition to trust a doctor based on reviews. Please help us. Please.

It looks like it was misdiagnosed. So, suggest you visit an oncologist and take the treatment forward

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

There is a lump on my nipple and if I press against it, it hurts

Male | 13

Lumps in the breast may be a sign of breast cancer. You should be evaluated by a professional if you have the pain when you pushing on the lump. But do not panic,need to evaluate for confirmation. Please do not delay

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sridhar Susheela

Cervical cancer treated at Global gleneagles health hospital, chennai with 6 chemotherapy,21 days radiation, PETCT scan taken yesterday, still not happy with health issues,call me for final treatment where to take

Depending on the stage of cervical cancer.. chemotherapy and radiation therapy is the treatment choice. Need details of treatment to decide the further management of the condition at Global gleneagles.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. deepak ramraj

Stomach Cancer ke patient ko elaz kiya h

Female | 52

Treatment for stomach cancer includes surgery to remove tumors, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and potentially immunotherapy. The specific treatment plan depends on factors like the cancer's stage and the patient's overall health.
Palliative care is used to manage symptoms, and experimental treatments are done. The choice of treatment will be determined by your oncologist team, consulting with the patient.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Lump under armpit - thought I had a muscle strain, go to check my armpit where the pain is and there’s a hard edamame size lump. This shoots ache down my arm and the location under pit is painful. Warm compress is all I’ve done.

Female | 23

That may be a symptom of the breast infection, cyst or even cancer. In this situation, a specialist to refer to is an oncologist or a breast surgeon. The application of warm compress might give just the temporary relief of the pain, but it is critical to see a doctor as soon as possible.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Donald Babu

I have blushing on my chest that come and go after cool down the redness gone completely but I also have lump underneath of lower inner quadrant of right breast I have this lump since 5 years is it sign of cancer

Female | 18

I recommend you to go to the breast specialist urgently to get a full diagnostic examination. Mass in the breast may be a sign of breast cancer, but not all the causes are the same.

Answered on 28th Aug '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Hello, my mother battled breast cancer in 2016 and underwent successful treatment. However, recently, she has been experiencing symptoms that concern us. Is it possible to develop lymphoma after breast cancer, and what are the treatment options available in such cases?

Female | 64

Is there any specific reason why you are suspecting lymphoma. Please consult with your reports for guidance.

Answered on 26th June '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

Our relative is 60 year old. She has been diagnosed with breast cancer.Which will be the best hospital at reasonable rates in Delhi/NCR

Female | 60

I am working with Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute (South Delhi), where we have suucessfully treated many breast cancer patients. Please consult foe advice.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

My wife is suffering from mucinous cancer. I am looking for immunotherapy.

Female | 49

Immunotherapy may be considered as a treatment option for mucinous cancer, but its suitability depends. Consult with an oncologist for your wife's specific case and treatment options, which may include immunotherapy or other treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, or targeted therapy.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Hello. My Mother is in Bangladesh and has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She has a lump of 2x0.2x0.2 cm and Nuclear grade II. Could you please let me know - 1. what is the stage of her cancer? 2. What would be the treatment? 3. What would be the cost for treatment in India. Thanks and regards,

The staging will depend on the status of lymph nodes and other factors. Treatment will include surgery as major part along with chemo and radiation. You can visit a surgical oncologist in Mumbai for advice for the same.

Answered on 19th June '24

Dr. Akash Dhuru.

Hi my husband was diagnosed with secondary lung cancer. Doctors asked for immunotherapy. Should we consult for a second opinion or is it fine to go with immunotherapy?

Male | 53

Please consult Medical Oncologist so that he can advice you properly with a protocol. In recent times immunotherapy works best for lung cancer.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Mukesh Carpenter

I'm a 52 year old woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and my doctor mentioned my estrogen levels are low. How does having low estrogen impact my breast cancer treatment and prognosis?

Female | 52

Please share your reports and book a consultation, so that we may be able to help you further

Answered on 26th June '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

Hello, I have a few questions as follows: 1. Which is the best treatment for Lymphoma cancer with stage 2? 2. Can Immunotherapy alone can cure my cancer completely? 3. What will be the side effects of Immunotherapy? 4. How do the blood tests help in monitoring the cancer progress? 5. Which treatment has a speedy recovery while comparing immunotherapy Vs chemotherapy or radiotherapy?

As per my understanding you want to know about the best therapy for lymphoma stage 2. Treatment and Prognosis of a cancer depends on many factors, which include the type of cancer, its stage and the age and general condition of the individual. The treatment for stage 2 lymphoma depends on the type of lymphoma, medical history of patient, and others. Line of treatment is mainly chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and stem cell therapy. Any modality of treatment depends upon the condition of patient, his age, type and stage of cancer. Treatment is stage wise. Immunotherapy is newer treatment and side effects may be mild to severe like skin reactions, flu-like symptoms, body ache, diarrhea, headaches etc. Regarding blood test ,most of the investigations are on similar pattern which are use to diagnose the disease with few variations. But choice of treatment depends on the clinician's decision and as per the response of patient. Consult an oncologist - Best Oncologist In India. Hope our answer helps you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Chances of survival from a tumor from sigmoid colon metastased to liver and lungs

Female | 51

While metastatic cancer is actually more challenging to treat, advances in therapies like chemotherapy and targeted treatments have improved outcomes for some patients. Consult with yoiur oncologist, discuss available treatment options for managing this condition.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Donald Babu

Hi, Can you tell me what are the side effects of Radiation therapy as my sister-in-law has been admitted for it?

Side effects of radiation therapy depends upon the type of cancer, its location, the radiation therapy dose, and the patient's general health. Some of the common side effects of radiation therapy are: Skin problems. The patient may have dryness, itching, blistering, or peeling. Fatigue, which is described as feeling tired or exhausted almost all the time, and others. Consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or any other city of convenience, and they will guide through the side effects during treatment. Hope our answer helps you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Hey Doctors my name is Pelisa Kanzi any advice I have stage 2 breast cancer, I’m done with Cheme, operation and radiation,I’m going to ge that tablets I’m will eat for 5 years, my question is that the cancer can’t come back again?

Female | 41

There is a probablity of breast cancer recurrance. But taking regular prescribed medications and regular follow up with your oncologist can help you to avoid any such circumstances. In case you want to have a second opinion regadrding this concern you can check this list of oncologists as well.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Donald Babu

Dear sir i am from Bangladesh my patient is suffered from Acute Leukemia (ALL) we need guide line

Male | 52

Need guide line Chemotherapy after appropriate investigation. Treatment is based of the stage and patient condition. Kindly meet a medical oncologist to guide you through the treatment

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

My mother is 70 years old had diagnosed with ovarian cancer involving both ovaries and peritoneal and omental metastasis What could be the treatment option ?

Female | 70

First, evaluate her general condition as well as her disease progression. According to her histopathological report and staging of the disease proper treatment plan has to be made. Starting with Chemotherapy as it affects the disease, further plans of action will be made. But the entire treatment plan will be made by an oncologist depending on her general condition to undergo the treatment.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari

Hi, my mother has been diagnosed with a suspected case of breast cancer. The initial biopsy and a CT scan has been conducted.The CT scan suggests some lesions in retropectal lymph nodes too. And a PET CT scan is scheduled for the 25th of Jan. We need some guidance on which hospital to pick, and what should be ideal line of treatment. My mother lives in Kochi.

Pt require hospital admission and work up for staging and surgery. you can visit to any hospital where oncologist is available.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Brahmanand Lal

I am seeking a hospital that may treat leukaemia which has spread to a tumor in the stomach region causing extreme pain

Tata hospital in Mumbai

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Soumya Poduval

Are there any alternative surgical procedures which don't involve total removal of the breast for Stage 2B breast cancer treatment and where in India can I get it done?

Its best to remove the lump with reconstruction if needed to preserve the shape of breast. There are many hospitals in India which are good. Alternatively you can connect with me if you plan to come to Mumbai for treatment.

Pankaj Kamble

breast conserving surgery can be done based on the clinical picture. Fortis hospital banerghatta , Bangalore is a good hospital for the same

Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (360)

There is a lump on my nipple and if I press against it, it hurts

Cervical cancer treated at Global gleneagles health hospital, chennai with 6 chemotherapy,21 days radiation, PETCT scan taken yesterday, still not happy with health issues,call me for final treatment where to take

Stomach Cancer ke patient ko elaz kiya h

Lump under armpit - thought I had a muscle strain, go to check my armpit where the pain is and there’s a hard edamame size lump. This shoots ache down my arm and the location under pit is painful. Warm compress is all I’ve done.

I have blushing on my chest that come and go after cool down the redness gone completely but I also have lump underneath of lower inner quadrant of right breast I have this lump since 5 years is it sign of cancer

Hello, my mother battled breast cancer in 2016 and underwent successful treatment. However, recently, she has been experiencing symptoms that concern us. Is it possible to develop lymphoma after breast cancer, and what are the treatment options available in such cases?

Our relative is 60 year old. She has been diagnosed with breast cancer.Which will be the best hospital at reasonable rates in Delhi/NCR

My wife is suffering from mucinous cancer. I am looking for immunotherapy.

Hello. My Mother is in Bangladesh and has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She has a lump of 2x0.2x0.2 cm and Nuclear grade II. Could you please let me know - 1. what is the stage of her cancer? 2. What would be the treatment? 3. What would be the cost for treatment in India. Thanks and regards,

Hi my husband was diagnosed with secondary lung cancer. Doctors asked for immunotherapy. Should we consult for a second opinion or is it fine to go with immunotherapy?

I'm a 52 year old woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and my doctor mentioned my estrogen levels are low. How does having low estrogen impact my breast cancer treatment and prognosis?

Chances of survival from a tumor from sigmoid colon metastased to liver and lungs

Hi, Can you tell me what are the side effects of Radiation therapy as my sister-in-law has been admitted for it?

Hey Doctors my name is Pelisa Kanzi any advice I have stage 2 breast cancer, I’m done with Cheme, operation and radiation,I’m going to ge that tablets I’m will eat for 5 years, my question is that the cancer can’t come back again?

Dear sir i am from Bangladesh my patient is suffered from Acute Leukemia (ALL) we need guide line

My mother is 70 years old had diagnosed with ovarian cancer involving both ovaries and peritoneal and omental metastasis What could be the treatment option ?

I am seeking a hospital that may treat leukaemia which has spread to a tumor in the stomach region causing extreme pain

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