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Q: Is India good at cancer treatment?

India is at par with developed nations when it comes to cancer treatment. The country has experienced oncologists and cutting-edge technology to cater to the needs of several cancer patients from across the world. The medical facilities have a stellar reputation and are amongst the best cancer hospitals in the world. Thousands of patients from India and abroad avail satisfied cancer treatment in India every year. It is one of the leading medical destinations that is treating all forms of cancer.

Q: Is chemotherapy-free in India?

There are many hospitals in India that provide free cancer treatment, including chemotherapy to people who are not financially stable. The Government of India has launched several schemes and initiatives to help people from poor economic backgrounds in their cancer treatment. The chemotherapy cost in Indian government hospitals is much lower than in private institutions. Given below are a few hospitals that offer free chemotherapy in India: Regional Cancer Center, Thiruvananthapuram TATA Memorial Hospital, Mumbai Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore

Q: What is the success rate of cancer treatments in India?

The success rate of treatment for cancer depends on the stage of the cancer at which the patient undergoes treatment. According to Onco Surgeon and Vice Chairman of Asian Cancer Institute Ramakant Deshpande, patients who approach medical help in the first stage of cancer most often have an 85% chance of cure. Likewise, many Indian and international patients have received treatment for cancer in India. The country has ample skilled oncologists, is proficient in medical science and treatment costs are also very affordable. All these forces combined make India a leading destination to cure cancer.

Q: What are the different types of urological cancers?

The types of urological cancers are: Bladder cancer: This type of cancer sees abnormal cell growth along the line of the urinary bladder or the small sac that collects urine for excretion. Renal (kidney) cancer: This type of cancer forms in the small tubes that clean the blood of the kidneys. This rare form of cancer occurs in the part of the kidney that connects to the bladder. Testicular cancer: This is another rare form of cancer that occurs in either of the testicles. Penile Cancer: This cancer is rare and affects the penis - the reproductive organ of men. Urethral cancer: This type of cancer occurs in the urethra, the tube that conducts urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. Urethral cancer is rare, and it occurs more often in men than in women.

Q: What is the diagnosis procedure for urological cancer?

Diagnosing bladder cancer Cystoscopy Biopsy Urine Cytology Imaging Test Diagnosing kidney cancer Blood and urine tests Imaging tests Biopsy Diagnosing testicular cancer Blood tests Testicular ultrasound Surgery to remove a testicle (radical inguinal orchiectomy) Diagnosing penile cancer Biopsy Diagnosing urethral cancer Blood and urine tests Cystoscopy CT scan Biopsy

Q: What are the causes of stomach cancer?

A genetic mutation (change) in the stomach cells is the major cause of stomach cancer, which causes the cells to grow fast and eventually form tumors. The following are risk factors that might raise a person's chances of developing stomach cancer: Family background Smoking Overweight from Smoking Human pathogen (H. gastric) bacterium disease A salt-heavy diet A diet that is lacking in fruits and veggies

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.

Hello, I am experiencing some symptoms of Prostate Cancer. Is there any way to check if you have prostate cancer or not without visiting a hospital?

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Answered on 23rd May '24

Consulting a clinician and getting thoroughly evaluated is the right way to get yourself diagnosed and treated. Just searching, reading and trying to match your symptoms to a particular disease will lead to unnecessary stress, anxiety and delay in treatment. So please get examined by Urology Consultation doctors in Mumbai, or any city of convenience, and if some pathology is detected then get treated.

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Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (357)

Is ascites ovarian cancer the last stage?

Female | 49

not necessarily. it could still be stage 3. An attempt to cure can be considered with CRS & HIPEC

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

My nephew has a form of cancer in the form of a lump above the rib cage, which has now affected his lung. Is there a cure for this type of cancer? The doctors said that he needs marrow so what you think please answer me quickly.

Male | 12

Without knowing more about the type and stage of cancer he has, it's difficult to say much about his particular case. Bone marrow transplantation is done to treat some types of cancer, particularly those that affect the blood and bone marrow, like leukemia and lymphoma. So if the doctors have said so, you must follow. If yoou're cncerned you may take a second opinion from oncologists in India.

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

अपनी रिपोर्ट दिखाइए।

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

He is suffering since may first week with limph node . Now from few days auto urine pass without feeling , petient age is 10 years male

Male | 10

There could be many underlying causes resulting in this condition, and with a lack of testing & diagnostic abilities, there's not much that can be said or deduced.

Please take him to a physician - General Physicians.

Let the clinicspots team know if you have any location-specific requirements.

Answered on 10th Oct '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

Hello, what are the early symptoms of Pancreatic cancer that a person can detect?

In many cases there are often no signs and symptoms, until the pancreatic cancer has reached an advanced stage. Even when there may be some early signs and symptoms, they are often vague, so patients tend to ignore them or doctors sometimes attribute them to some other disease.

Some of the early symptoms of pancreatic cancer that need to be taken seriously include:

Jaundice (with or without itching)
Dark urine or light-colored stool
General symptoms such as back pain, Fatigue or weakness
Pancreatitis
New-onset diabetes in an adult
Unexplained weight loss
Loss of appetite
Malnutrition
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain, others.

Consult oncologists. Hope our answer helps you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

I have frequent stomach pain which is one of the early symptoms of Colon cancer. Please guide me with what I need to do.

As per my understanding the patient is having stomach pain and wants to know early symptoms of colon cancer.

Some of the signs and symptoms of colon cancer are:

A persistent change in bowel habits, diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool
Rectal bleeding or blood in stool
Persistent abdominal discomfort, cramps, gas or pain
A feeling that bowel doesn't empty completely, fullness feeling
Weakness or physical fatigue
Weight loss

Consult an oncologist, who on evaluating the patient will help. Hope our answer helps you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

I have some reports of my father. As per doctor suggested it is a liver cancer. So, I want to more suggestions on its. Like what is the reason behind it? Treatment?. Best hospital for this treatment?

Male | 62

follow these herbal combination :- Sootshekhar ras 125 mg twice a day, Pittari avleh 10 gms twice a day, after breakfast and dinner with water , send his reports initially

Answered on 2nd July '24

Dr. N S S Gauri

I m 21 years old female my left nipples always cracks and peels out and little blood flesh which has come out of nipples is seen I m very tensed I have consulated two doctors they oitment is still thing from three years

Female | 21

If the cracking of nipple is not responding to ointment what needs to be ruled out is a Paget's disease of the nipple. This requires a clinical examination by a breast surgeon and he or she can guide you further on the same.

Answered on 22nd June '24

Dr. Garvit Chitkara

My father is diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. It started in stomach n now affected liver. Please help me in suggesting best treatment for him.

we will need more details to plan treatment

but with what information you have provided . chemotherapy has to be started

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. deepak ramraj

My wife has been dignoes Brest cancer

Female | 43

Kindly consult a surgical oncologist for the staging and treatment.

Answered on 5th June '24

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I'm pramod, 44 years old i have mouth cancer and my treatment is going on from long time but now it's getting worse i cant eat anything can't walk my health is getting worse. I have seen many doctors but nothing happened. Please tell me if I can be treated in this hospital.

Male | 44

Advanced oral cancers can be offered treatment. Please share your reports so that we may able to advise further.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

My father have oral cancer I want to know about car t cell therapy

Male | 72

CAR-T cell therapy is a type of immune therapy, which can be beneficial in treating some cancers, but not always. A doctor will be able to find out whether such therapy suits his condition and to advise him on the best therapy in his case. It is vital to consult an oncologist to receive the best in terms of treatment.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sridhar Susheela

I am from Bangladesh and my mother has got stage II stomach cancer. Can you advise me treatment and suggest some of the best cancer hospitals in India?

depending on the imaging findings we can decide on the treatment

staging laparoscopic followed by chemotherapy and then surgery would be the plan. can contact us at Fortis hospital banerghatta , Bangalore for further assistance

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. deepak ramraj

Hello, I am 64 years now. I was diagnosed with throat cancer. It's been six months since I finished radiotherapy. But I'm still nauseous all of the time and can't eat or swallow anything. The discomfort in my mouth and throat, as well as the ulcers, are excruciating.

Radiation therapy in throat cancer is a very common treatment modality. It is associated with some side effects which reduce after a certain time period. Nausea, difficulty in swallowing, stomatitis and dryness of mouth are common side effects after Radiation therapy. These side effects can be managed through some saliva substitutes for keeping the mouth moist. You can use some lubricating anaesthesia solutions suggested by oncologist to help in reducing pain because of ulceration. Nutrition is the key to general well being of the body, so if difficulty in swallowing you can opt for temporary feeding tube to fulfill the nutritional needs of the body.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari

can cervical cancer cause b12 deficiency?

Female | 44

No, cervical cancer does not directly cause B12 deficiency. However, some cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, may affect the absorption of vitamin B12 in the body, leading to a deficiency. It is important to monitor B12 levels in cancer patients undergoing treatment and supplement as necessary to prevent deficiency.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Himali Bhogle

Namaste, My father lives in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and is in terminal stage of cancer. It started as oral cancer which was removed surgically but unfortunately has metastasized to his lungs and now his liver. He took 6 rounds of chemotherapy, but it spread anyway. He is at end of life now and we are desperately looking for Ayurveda treatment or options that can ease this situation.

Male | 65

Metastasis means the cancer has spread to other body areas. The terminal stage signals the disease's progression. Pain, weakness, and no appetite are symptoms. Ayurveda uses herbs and healthy practices to ease discomfort and lift life quality. But consult an expert to plan the ideal ayurvedic treatment approach for your dad's specific case.

Answered on 1st Aug '24

Dr. Donald Babu

Hello im 22 years old girl....I have one side nipple (tit) dryness problem .... why it's so?

Female | 22

Difficult to answer this question without examination and history, though broadly speaking sinister cause like cancer is rare in such young age, benign skin problems are more common. However it'll be advisable to visit a surgeon for evaluation..

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Tushar Pawar

Hi, I want to ask can patient with diabetes do Pet Scan?

As per my understanding your patient is diabetic and needs to undergo a pet scan. If diabetes is under control and any other vital organs like kidney are functioning normally and if not contraindicated, then definitely the patient can undergo pet scan. But you need to consult Physician so that he can guide you regarding pet scan. Hope our answer helps you. You can refer this page to find doctors who can give second opinions - General Physicians in India.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

My wife is suffering from breast cancer stage2or3. Out of Bhagwan Mahavir rc jaipur and max cancer care delhi which is best? Dr at jaipur is dr Sanjeev patni dr at max delhi is dr harit chaturvedi. Kindly guide hospital Bhagwan Mahavir or max delhi?

Bhagwan Mahavir Research Centre (Jaipur) or Max Cancer Centre (Delhi)are both good hospitals

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. deepak ramraj

I am from Jorhat and I was diagnosed with bowel cancer on 27th December. I had a colonoscopy and a CT scan, and the consultant wanted to have an endoscopy, which I have not done yet. But before that I would like to consult with another doctor.

Please forward all reports to me ,will guide you accordingly

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Mukesh Carpenter

Hello, I am experiencing some symptoms of Prostate Cancer. Is there any way to check if you have prostate cancer or not without visiting a hospital?

Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (357)

Is ascites ovarian cancer the last stage?

My nephew has a form of cancer in the form of a lump above the rib cage, which has now affected his lung. Is there a cure for this type of cancer? The doctors said that he needs marrow so what you think please answer me quickly.

मुंह का कैंसर है । बहुत परेशान है, पैसे की कमी से इलाज करवा पाना बहुत मुस्किल हैं। सर जी कोई उपाय बताइए।।

He is suffering since may first week with limph node . Now from few days auto urine pass without feeling , petient age is 10 years male

Hello, what are the early symptoms of Pancreatic cancer that a person can detect?

I have frequent stomach pain which is one of the early symptoms of Colon cancer. Please guide me with what I need to do.

I have some reports of my father. As per doctor suggested it is a liver cancer. So, I want to more suggestions on its. Like what is the reason behind it? Treatment?. Best hospital for this treatment?

I m 21 years old female my left nipples always cracks and peels out and little blood flesh which has come out of nipples is seen I m very tensed I have consulated two doctors they oitment is still thing from three years

My father is diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. It started in stomach n now affected liver. Please help me in suggesting best treatment for him.

My wife has been dignoes Brest cancer

I'm pramod, 44 years old i have mouth cancer and my treatment is going on from long time but now it's getting worse i cant eat anything can't walk my health is getting worse. I have seen many doctors but nothing happened. Please tell me if I can be treated in this hospital.

My father have oral cancer I want to know about car t cell therapy

I am from Bangladesh and my mother has got stage II stomach cancer. Can you advise me treatment and suggest some of the best cancer hospitals in India?

Hello, I am 64 years now. I was diagnosed with throat cancer. It's been six months since I finished radiotherapy. But I'm still nauseous all of the time and can't eat or swallow anything. The discomfort in my mouth and throat, as well as the ulcers, are excruciating.

can cervical cancer cause b12 deficiency?

Hello im 22 years old girl....I have one side nipple (tit) dryness problem .... why it's so?

Hi, I want to ask can patient with diabetes do Pet Scan?

My wife is suffering from breast cancer stage2or3. Out of Bhagwan Mahavir rc jaipur and max cancer care delhi which is best? Dr at jaipur is dr Sanjeev patni dr at max delhi is dr harit chaturvedi. Kindly guide hospital Bhagwan Mahavir or max delhi?

I am from Jorhat and I was diagnosed with bowel cancer on 27th December. I had a colonoscopy and a CT scan, and the consultant wanted to have an endoscopy, which I have not done yet. But before that I would like to consult with another doctor.

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