Hello, my aunt was diagnosed with a brain tumor after a bad fall

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, my aunt was diagnosed with a brain tumor after a bad fall on December 31st. We were advised that surgery would be impossible due to her age and other considerations and she would be unable to undergo chemo, therefore she will be treated solely with steroids. We are not sure about this hence would like to go for a second opinion. She has diabetes also. We are from Kolkata.

Cancer

Male | 52

Please share your investigations and consult once for us to prepare a personalised treatment plan for the patient. We can discuss regarding the expenditure subsequently.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

How fast does sarcoma grow?

Male | 43

The growth rate of sarcomas depends on the grade. A low grade sarcoma is a slow growing Tumor which may take even an year to reach 5cm or less. On the other hand, a high grade sarcoma not only increases rapidly in size, it can also spread to other organs, like lung, very fast

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ninad Katdare

My mother is suffering from metastatic breast cancer and cervical cancer. Please suggest which Type of treatment we should give her.

Female | 60

Metastatic breast cancer with cervical cancer is quite complex disease .I would like to see your reports before giving an opinion.

Answered on 21st Oct '24

Dr. Garvit Chitkara

My mother is a survivor of breast cancer but after 5 years She is diagnosed lung cancer . Is lung cancer is curable and where is the best treatment available in India and worldwide.

Treatment will be based on the the stage of the lung cancer. you can contact Fortis hospital banerghatta , Bangalore for further assistance

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. deepak ramraj

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 am 45 year old woman.my hysterectomy occurs 1july 2024. Endometriod adenocarceno figa 1 found in my reports . Please suggest me how I deal with this situation.

Female | 45

A cancer disease that can attack the cells of the uterus is endometrioid adenocarcinoma. Typical symptoms include odd bleeding, which happens, don't remember any episodes of having this kind of bleeding pain in the area specified and changes in your period. The main factor responsible for the disease is unknown, but hormonal changes may be one of the causes for it. The treatment includes surgical, chemical, and radiation as the possible resolution. It's important to follow the advice of a oncologist.

Answered on 31st July '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

One of relative is suffering from jaundice and liver enlargement Is that a liver cancer or something else. They don't have money for treatment Tell me what we can do?

Further Investigation to be done under guidance of Expert Oncologist

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Dr Deepa Bandgar

My younger sister is stage 4 metastatic cancer patient. We are currently searching best treatment for her but stil not found. 12 cycle of chemotherapy, 4 months used tykurb oral medicine, but still not progressing. She had 3 child's, 2 one years twins baby. Kindly help us in this regard plz. I have all her reports if you want any time.

Female | 35

It's important to consult with multiple oncologists and specialists who specialize in her type of cancer to explore treatment options. Seeking second opinions and considering clinical trials could provide additional options

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

In December I had a ct scan for stomach as well as an exrsy for chest ..January got an exray for suspected broken arm . This month February I want to have a mammogram. Is it safe after all the radiation

Female | 72

It seems to be significant what the radiation level of each image test should be. The level of radiation from the tests you have been given is most likely safe, but don't expose yourself more than is necessary. It is advisable to see a specialist like a radiologist or oncologist if you have any worries and to take the best action.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Donald Babu

How can basal cell carcinoma on the scalp be effectively treated?

Male | 45

Surgical excision and Mohs micrographic surgery can be done.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Anju Methil

One of my relatives is suffering from cancer can chemotherapy completely cure his cancer.

As per my understanding you want to know if chemotherapy can cure cancer completely. 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 for advising a particular line of treatment. Consult an oncologist, who on evaluation will guide through the necessary treatment. This page might help - 10 Best Oncologist In India.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

My mom is a 54 years old lady and have been feeling something in her neck and her voice was also changing.So she showed a doctor today and he had see an ultrasound and said he saw 2 glands in her neck.I have her report and i want to show it to u.And my mom also had breast cancer 1 year ago and she has been cured.So i want to know if this neck problem is related to cancer or not

Female | 54

Having two glands in the neck could be due to many things, not just cancer. Sometimes, enlarged glands are the result of infections and other reasons too. Since your mom had breast cancer before, it's imperative to get it thoroughly checked out by a specialist to make sure everything is okay. It's always good to be cautious and keep an eye on any changes in the body, especially after you have already been cancer-free for a while. Voice changes and neck discomfort can be signs of several things, so it's best to get it checked by an oncologist.

Answered on 4th Sept '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

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

What are the types of cancer that are treated effectively using Bone marrow transplant?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved CAR T-cell therapy to treat two types of blood cancers: acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. If you could be more specific about the disease, then we will be in better position to solve your queries.

Consult oncologists, who on evaluating the patient will guide you through the treatment and answer all your queries. Hope our answer helps you.

you can also check our blog 60 days after a bone marrow transplant for post-surgery information.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Three years back I was diagnosed with Colon cancer and treated for that. I was cancer-free after the treatment. But recently, I had to do a CT scan for a non-cancer purpose and then the doctor said there is a spot. So he asked me to have some other tests. Then one tumor was discovered during the PET scan, it's a new one. It's a particularly aggressive malignancy, and I'm losing a significant portion of my liver. And I'll have to go through chemo once more. I feel numb to thinking about the trauma I have to go through again. Can you please help with a doctor for a second opinion?

Male | 38

You need to consult a medical oncologist so that he can guide you for the proper treatment.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Mukesh Carpenter

Can u cure the 1st stage of cancer

Male | 40

When we talk about cancer, early detection is the key. The 1st stage signifies that the tumors are still small and have not developed into metastasis yet. Symptoms may not be obvious, but you might notice some unusual body changes. Causes may differ, but always it is not clear why they emerge. The main solution for 1st-stage cancer is to remove or destroy the abnormal cells through treatments like surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy. The end goal of these therapies is to eliminate cancer and prevent its recurrence. Timely diagnosis and treatment are the factors controlling successful acute leukemia treatment in the first stage.

Answered on 4th Sept '24

Dr. Donald Babu

Sir what is malignant ascites cancer life expectancy

Male | 65

this depends on the cause of the ascites. there are procedures like HIPEC to try and cure. however, in cases that is not possible, PIPAC and chemotherapy may help.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

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

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

Please consult medical oncologist so that he can prescribe you proper line of treatment.

To give opinion about appropriate treatment for your aunt, you need to physically consult an oncologist, show the MRI report and films and then he will be able to give opinion. Along with steroids, depending on tumor location, she might also need anti epilepsy medicines

Details of the pathology report of the brain tumor and treatment given so far is needed. In brain tumor, the first line treatment is usually surgery. If not possible, then radiation can be given with or without chemotherapy depending upon the histopathology report.

Kindly consult a neurosurgeon for deciding on the exact stage and further line of management

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My mother is suffering from metastatic breast cancer and cervical cancer. Please suggest which Type of treatment we should give her.

My mother is a survivor of breast cancer but after 5 years She is diagnosed lung cancer . Is lung cancer is curable and where is the best treatment available in India and worldwide.

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 am 45 year old woman.my hysterectomy occurs 1july 2024. Endometriod adenocarceno figa 1 found in my reports . Please suggest me how I deal with this situation.

One of relative is suffering from jaundice and liver enlargement Is that a liver cancer or something else. They don't have money for treatment Tell me what we can do?

In December I had a ct scan for stomach as well as an exrsy for chest ..January got an exray for suspected broken arm . This month February I want to have a mammogram. Is it safe after all the radiation

How can basal cell carcinoma on the scalp be effectively treated?

One of my relatives is suffering from cancer can chemotherapy completely cure his cancer.

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

What are the types of cancer that are treated effectively using Bone marrow transplant?

Can u cure the 1st stage of cancer

Sir what is malignant ascites cancer life expectancy

Have a node in my armpit its pain when I press

What is to be done after immunotherapy and elevated liver enzyme levels when seen?

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