Male | 23
Cough with Neck Lump: Cancer Risk from Tobacco Use?
From a week i have cough. Today i noticed that when i up my right hand a lump on the right side of the neck appear but after i down my hand this lump disappear. Is this cancer or anything else? BTW i consume khaini(smokeless tobacco)
Oncologist
Answered on 5th Sept '24
Swelling in the neck indicates your body fights infection. Coughing may cause lumps. However, tobacco heightens cancer risk. Quitting tobacco is advisable. Visit an oncologist for proper assessment and symptom management advice.
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Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (348)
Hi, I have stage 2 Breast cancer. Which is the best hospital for treatment? Please suggest a name of doctor also.
Female | 34
Answered on 19th June '24
Dr. Akash Dhuru.
Hello, my mother is suffering from Pancreatic Cancer is there any permanent treatment to cure it?
As per my understanding you want to know about the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Treatment for any cancer in general depends on the stage of cancer, location of cancer, patient's age, associated comorbidities and other factors.
The treatment mainly includes surgery according to location of cancer, radiation, chemotherapy or a combination of these. In advanced cancer palliative care is of more importance when routine treatment.
Consult an oncologist for guidance. Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
Have a node in my armpit its pain when I press
Female | 27
It is likely that the node in your armpit is an enlarged lymph node. This can happen due to infections or other medical conditions. You need to see a specialist who will diagnose the underlying cause and take appropriate measures. Sometimes, an oncologist or an infectious disease specialist has to be referred to.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sridhar Susheela
I'm 52 years old and have stopped periods since December 2019. Three years ago, I had left breast pain. I consulted a clinic and everything turned out well after mammograms and other procedures. Now after three years I'm still getting the pain and some discomfort in the left breast. I spoke with my usual doctor, but she advised me to visit a breast clinic. She believes it is hormonal but just wants to ensure. Is it possible that this type of breast pain is caused by cancer? I am pretty anxious now and searching on google made me more restless. Is it common in women or something terrible?
Post menopause (after periods) in females may cause many hormonal imbalances which cause pain in breasts, pain in stomach and some discomfort. But a regular check up of breast, PAP smears and ultrasonography investigations at regular intervals is mandatory to check and catch any disorder or disease in early stage. Only after a thorough investigation we can rule out and cancers. For more information you can visit nearest oncologist.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari
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
Answered on 26th June '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
Hello, I have Pancreatic Cancer and it has started spreading to the liver. Which treatment will be able to increase my survival rate?
As per my understanding the patient is suffering from pancreatic cancer and now it has metastasized to liver and you want to know about the treatment. It seems the patient id suffering from stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Any cancer stage 4 does not have a good prognosis.
Treatment of cancer to a great extent depends on type of cancer, stage of Cancer, location of the cancer, general condition of patient, associated comorbidities and weighing benefits over risk. So considering these factors doctor will advise the treatment. Consult oncologists. Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
In November I was diagnosed with two lumps in my breast and under my armpit in the lymph nodes, grade 2 cancer. Shared this news only with my elder sister. I am terrified. I am only 29 yrs. Please suggest a reputed doctor in Guwahati and give me an approximate idea of the cost of treatment.
Female | 29
please consult surgeon after truct biopsy send these test -ER,PR,Her-2neu,Ki-67 test perform whole body PETCT.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Mukesh Carpenter
Melanoma skin cancer in stage 4 . How I increase survival rate
Female | 44
Stage 4 melanoma skin cancer means the disease has moved to other body parts. You may notice weird moles, spots that change, and feel unwell. Too much sunlight exposure causes it. Treatments like surgery, chemo, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy help. But survival rates rise by listening to your oncologist and checking regularly.
Answered on 28th Aug '24
Dr. Sridhar Susheela
What is to be done after immunotherapy and elevated liver enzyme levels when seen?
Male | 44
If yellowing of eyes, dark urine, pale stool seen, get your SGPT and SGOT tests done
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
मुंह का कैंसर है । बहुत परेशान है, पैसे की कमी से इलाज करवा पाना बहुत मुस्किल हैं। सर जी कोई उपाय बताइए।।
Male | 55
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
can lymphoma cause erectile dysfunction?
Male | 41
Lymphoma can cause erectile dysfunction in some cases. This may occur due to the cancer itself, or as a side effect of chemotherapy or radiation therapy. It is important to discuss any sexual dysfunction with your doctor to determine the underlying cause and potential treatment options.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Neeta Verma
I want to get treatment in Tata Memorial ,Kolkata. it is free of cost or How much maximum amount should I have to get full treatment of stage 1 skin cancer?
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. deepak ramraj
Hello, my mother-in-law is suffering from Maligant Cancer possibly stage 4. Can she be treated through immunotherapy? Her age is 63 years and she had gone through uterus removal surgery 3 months before, because of the same cancer. But it has struck back now. Please guide us on further treatment.
Hello, Immunotherapy has promising therapeutic approach in gynecological cancer. Current studies are trying to improve clinical outcome of patients. Important is FDA approval of a drug. Also it has less side effects. But advance cancer treatment depends on risk versus benefit, age of patient and associated comorbidities mainly. It is the clinician's decision to decide the best treatment for the patient depending the on the condition of the patient. Consult an oncologist for further guidance - Best Oncologist In India. Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
How much is charge for treatment of breast cancer
Female | 23
Answered on 26th June '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
What is moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma lung? What are the treatment options?
Male | 37
It is a type of lung cancer grouped under non small cell lung cancer. The treatment depends in stage. It could be surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sandeep Nayak
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
My mother is 52 Years old house wife and she's survive in chest Cancer past 3 years and didn't well Dr do treatment but feeling getting bad
Female | 52
Cancer is tough, but there's hope. Please let the doctor know if she feels worse even after treatment. Some symptoms such as coughing, pain, or feeling weak are of multiple possibilities. The doctor possibly has to ascertain if the cancer has recurred or if there is another problem. Waiting is not a good choice especially when you tell them how your mother is doing.
Answered on 21st Aug '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
Whether immunetherapy helps in cancer after taking chemotherapy and radiation and advanced stage.
Female | 70
Answered on 26th June '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
Hello Sir, my mother was diagnosed with salivary gland cancer (parotid gland cancer) on 28th. It is in an advanced stage. She's 69, and on blood thinners. She is really scared and asked me to get a second opinion. Kindly refer someone who can help us through this condition.
We need to check few more details. Whether surgery done or not? Generally, surgery remains 1st step and on safe hands the age mentioned is really no an adverse factor.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Trinanjan Basu
Hello Sir, one of my friends found blood in his stool somewhat in 2020. As it was not regular and didn't cause any discomfort, he ignored this. Just 2 months back the blood stated shown frequently and he began to experience acute pain in his pelvis. And he consulted a doctor. Now he has been diagnosed with stage three rectal cancer. He stays near Dehradun. Doctor asked him to consult some other place. He is devastated now and confused about what to do now. I am asking on his behalf. We would be thankful if you could suggest a suitable name experienced in handling these stage cases. His family is ready to take him to another city as well.
Please perform colonoscopy and biopsy along with PETCT whole body and then consult a oncologist for proper line of treatment.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Mukesh Carpenter
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