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Hello doctor, just 2 weeks ago, my father was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. I want to know if Immunotherapy can treat his Pancreatic Cancer or not? I had read somewhere that immunotherapy is capable of treating anyone without much pain and side effects.

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Dr. Shubham Jain

Surgical Oncology

Answered on 26th June '24

Immunotherapy is an effective treatment option, but may not be appropriate in all cases. Please consult with your reports to understand your therapy options.

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Answered on 23rd May '24

There are immunotherapy drug which have been approved by FDA for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. But sometimes immunotherapy may cause side effects like Fever, Headache, Nausea, Fatigue, Muscle and joint aches, Redness, itching or sores where the needle was inserted and others. Consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or any other city of your choice, they will evaluate the patient and advise the best suitable treatment.

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Answered on 23rd May '24

There are some cancers in which immunotherapy has shown potential but its efficacy against pancreatic cancer is not uniform. As immunotherapy can be considered a less aggressive treatment compared to traditional approaches such as chemotherapy, it still carries some of the risks associated with it. The use of immunotherapy should be discussed with a pancreatic cancer specialist oncologist. Using the stage of cancer, genetic makeup, and general health status they can determine whether immunotherapy applies to your father’s case. 

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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

Dr. Trinanjan Basu

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

He is infected of perenial fistula. And for years ,almost 9 surgeries was operated for him. And his colonscopy result before 1 and half year said normal. But now when MRI is taken ,shows some small tumors and may be T4N1MX adenocarcinoma cancer IS created but the other results like colonoscopy says normal , biopsy result says non diagnostic, CT SCAN result says it is better for him to take the test after 6 months, the blood test says normal and other organs like kidney, liver...are all normal. He has normal medical result apart from the cancer and now he is taking chemiotherapy treatment so what shall I do

Male | 64

When you have adenocarcinoma, you must stick to the treatment plan your doctor gives you. Chemotherapy is used often for treating this type of cancer. Just try to follow the treatment schedule, eat well, and get enough rest. 

Answered on 19th June '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

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

अपनी रिपोर्ट दिखाइए।

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

Dr. Shubham Jain

How fast does throat cancer progress? I want to know if the aggressive nature of this cancer deteriorates the overall quality of life?

You first need to get evaluated by an oncologist. Let him decide the stage of cancer, type of cancer and start treatment accordingly. Right treatment on right time helps to heal and also improves quality of life. The treatment for throat cancer largely depends on the size of the cancer, stage of cancer, age of patient, his overall health.

 

The main treatments are radiotherapy, surgery and chemotherapy. The patient will need a team of specialists. Post-surgery speech therapist, dietician will also have a role in recovery along with medical line of treatment. Consult an oncologist. Hope our answer helps you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

I am a 24 year old girl presenting all classic symptoms of hogdkins lymphoma, but im not sure what is the next step

Female | 24

I know it is hard to have symptoms that seem like­ Hodgkin's lymphoma. This kind of cancer can make the lymph node­s swell up. It can make you fee­l very tired too. You might lose we­ight without trying. You might get sweaty at night. The be­st thing to do is see a doctor who treats cance­r. The doctor might need to do a te­st called a biopsy to know for sure if you have Hodgkin's lymphoma. The­ biopsy can help the doctor plan the right tre­atment for you. 

Answered on 8th Oct '24

Dr. Donald Babu

Dr. Donald Babu

Whether immunetherapy helps in cancer after taking chemotherapy and radiation and advanced stage.

Female | 70

Immunotherapy is a very effective treatment options in select cancers in advanced stages. Please consult with your reports for guidance.

Answered on 26th June '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

Dr. Shubham Jain

How does the immune system recovery after chemotherapy lymphoma?

Male | 53

For lymphoma patients, immune system recovery after chemotherapy can vary, often taking several months to years to fully rebound.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Granulomatous cheilitis I had this problm frm last several mnths

Female | 36

You can try Tab Rebagen 100 mg thrice a day for 14 days. You can take this medicine after meals.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganapathi Kini

We are from Bangladesh. i am 39 years old female. i have done some tests where cancer germ was found and some reports were good. Now i want to do complete diagnosis lto make sure whether cancer germ is actually there or not and what disease i am suffering from. For this treatment which doctor and hospital will be the best in Hyderabad?

Female | 39

Delhi offers alot of treatment options and opportunities to cancer patients. Please share reports so we can offer appropriate investigation and treatment advise for you. We have treated alot of Bangladeshi patients in the past. Shared below are a few testimonials. https://youtu.be/80RAwE-iWIs?si=koUuOB2B8eYCLAk7

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

Dr. Shubham Jain

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

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Badly i need a good suggestion for my father who is affected in a brain tumor.Some of Doctors suggested me to operation or some are not.In this situation i Don't understand what can i do.

Male | 55

Brain tumors if operable should be operated upon, however if they are in a very critical area or the surgery may be risky, we may need to try some other ways of addressing. Please share your reports and consult for further advise.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

Dr. Shubham Jain

Before my father had a chest wall tumour surgery, the report indicated spindle cell sarcoma,grade3 ,9.4cm on the chest wall. The resection margin is close to the tumour ,pathologic stage 2. They advised immunohistochemistry for futher definitive categorization of tumour. What treatments do you suggest?

immunohistochemistry has to be done and then treatment can be decided. 
radiation and chemotherapy or combination has to be decided.. need more details 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. deepak ramraj

What is the AML blood cancer and is it very serious issue and what exact treatmnet it requires to get recovered?

Male | 45

It's a type of blood cancer that affects the bone marrow and blood cells. It is considered a serious and aggressive form of leukemia. Treatment aims to achieve remission, which means having no signs of leukemia in the blood and bone marrow. The treatment plan includes chemotherapy, stem cell transplant, targeted therapy, and supportive care. Recovery chances vary based on individual factors, 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Sir, my mother aged 74 years is been diagnosed Colorectal cancer stage 4. Her adjacent lymph nodes shows metastatic carcinoma (4/5) (H/L) in her biopsy report. She already undergone an operation where some portions of her right colon is removed. Sir i want to know where is the best treatment possible in india? We are residing in Kolkata.

Pl get in touch with Dr. Muzammil Shaikh at Nanavati Hospital Mumbai. He is the best Oncologist

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani

Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani

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