Male | 4
Can my 4-year-old son with pinio blastoma get immunotherapy?
Hello sir i have 4 year old son and he has pinio blastoma tumor can we give him immunotherapy and what is the success rate of immunotherapy and what will be its cost
Oncologist
Answered on 2nd July '24
Your son got diagnosed with pineoblastoma, a brain tumor type. This affects mostly kids. Headaches, throwing up, eye issues, and feeling wobbly happen. Immunotherapy may help his immune system against the tumor. It works sometimes but not always. Side effects exist too, and costs matter. Your son's oncologist knows best about this treatment option.
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Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (348)
Hello, I want to know if breasts are removed in Breast Cancer surgeries, or are there any other methods in which there is no need of removing the whole breasts?
Female | 46
The biology and behavior of breast cancer will be considered for planning the treatment of breast cancer. Treatment options also depends on several factors like the tumor subtype, hormone receptor status, stage of the tumor, patient's age, general health, menopausal status, and preferences. The presence of known mutations in inherited breast cancer genes, such as BRCA1 or BRCA2. There are some general steps commonly preferred for treating early-stage and locally advanced breast cancer. Doctors generally recommend surgery to remove the tumor in breast. Though the goal of surgery is to remove all the cancer which is visible but microscopic cells sometimes remain behind. Therefore another surgery may be required. For cancers which are large or are rapidly growing, the clinician suggest systemic treatment with chemotherapy or hormonal therapy before surgery. This is called neo-adjuvant therapy. This helps in shrinking the tumor which is easy to operate; also breast can be preserved in some cases. After surgery it is important to check for recurrence. Then adjuvant therapy is advised. Adjuvant therapies may include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and/or hormonal therapy When surgery to remove the cancer is not possible, it is called inoperable, and then Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, and/or hormonal therapy may be given to shrink the cancer. For recurrent cancer, treatment options depend on how the cancer was first treated and the characteristics of the cancer. What will be the line of treatment in your case will depend on your clinical condition. You can take one more opinion to a clear understanding of your concerns. Consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or any other city you find convenient.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
Hi, I am Anil Choudhary, Male, 58 yrs. It is a case of Oral Cancer: CA RT BM+ LEFT BM SUSPICIOUS VERRUCOUS LESION. The doctors have suggested surgeries on both left and right side. Other Ailments: Diabetic since 15yrs. (On Gluconorm PG2 and Lantus 10 units) What would be the approx operation estimate in Kokilaben Hospital Mumbai? What would be the ideal operation cost considering there will be free flap on both the sides without involving any bone reconstruction?
Male | 58
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Parth Shah
My relative has mixed ovarian tumour (serous/mucinous type)...what is it and can it be treated successfully ?
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Dr Deepa Bandgar
Hello, I'm a 22 year old recently visited a breast clinic in Bhopal. It's almost a month now I am having breast pain, swelling, and my left nipple was inverted more than usual. After the ultrasound I was just given a leaflet about fibroadenoma and she didn't explain. My left nipple has become much more inverted and sunken in and it takes a long time to emerge. Is this something that happens with cancer? I've been worried for months now that this could be cancer even though my doctor didn't seem concerned that it was. Because I am quite young and have no such family history of cancer maybe she overlooked the situation.
Swelling or lump in breast, inverted nipple, pain in breast and lumps in axilla should always be checked thoroughly. These are very common signs which can be seen in Fibroadenoma and also early stage breast cancers. Regular Mammography and biopsy is very important to assess the exact nature of disease. So we would suggest you to undergo a biopsy and visit oncologist to know the exact nature of swelling and it's treatment plan.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari
How i knew i had uterine cancer?
Female | 54
If you have uterine cancer, you may notice:
- Bleeding per vaginum
- and then go ahead with USG abdomen
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Donald Babu
What are the symptoms of Colon cancer? Do I need to consult a doctor immediately if I encounter some of the symptoms?
Symptoms of colon cancer will depend on the location and stage of cancer. Just by knowing symptoms one cant come to diagnose. It is advisable to show to a clinician to avoid confusion and panic. Some of the common symptoms of colon cancer are: A persistent change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool, Rectal bleeding or blood in stool, Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain., a feeling that bowel doesn't empty completely, weakness or fatigue, unexplained weight loss ,vomiting and others. But these symptoms can be found in other abdominal diseases, and therefore can't be diagnosed. You should consult a Gastroenteritis Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or those based in any other city, on an urgent basis. On examining the patient and after studying the reports of investigation like blood test, colonoscopy, CT, they will be in a position to answer your queries regarding colon cancer. Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
I have pain in my throat।।I m a smoker do I have throat cancer
Male | 30
Persistent throat pain can have many causes.. and while smoking is a known risk factor for throat cancer, it doesn't necessarily mean you have cancer if you experience throat pain. There are many other possible reasons for throat discomfort, like infections, allergies, acid reflux, or even smoking-related issues like irritation and inflammation. If you're very concerned you can visit for a checkup at your nearest cancer hospital.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
Hello dear Doctors. I am writing this letter to ask for help for my father. He is 55 years old. last year suddenly he felt pain in his throat.After that. we checked up oncology hospital in Tashkent. Doctors diagnosed my father "cancer" named Shivinki disease. I need a second opinion on this.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Brahmanand Lal
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
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
Answered on 2nd July '24
Dr. N S S Gauri
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
Is there any treatment for cholangiocarcinoma? 4th stage of cancer Hoping for your quick response Do you know any good hospitals in India? Thank you
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. deepak ramraj
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
Hello, my mother is 44 years old. She has done USG and FNAC tests. USG report says that Fibroadenoma and FNAC report say that ductal carcinoma. What can I do to cure these? Please suggest
Hello Mithun, Surgery is the main treatment for DCIS. The most common type of breast cancer is ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), indicating the cancer cell growth starts in the milk ducts. The goal of therapy for DCIS is to prevent the development of invasive breast cancer. Therapeutic approaches include surgery, radiation therapy, and adjuvant endocrine therapy. Patients with DCIS undergo local treatment with breast-conserving therapy (BCT) or mastectomy. BCT consists of lumpectomy (also called breast-conserving surgery, wide excision, or partial mastectomy) followed in most cases by adjuvant radiation. Patients found to have invasive or micro-invasive disease at surgery should be managed accordingly. Although mastectomy achieves excellent long-term survival with a local recurrence rate on the order of 1 per cent, it provides overly aggressive treatment for many women. BCT has less morbidity but is associated with a higher risk of local recurrence. Hormone therapy and radiation therapy are adjuvant therapies if considered. Consult an oncologist for further guidance - Best Oncologist In India. Hope my answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
My Sister aged 67 has been diagnosed with malignant epithelioid mesothelioma. Please recommend good hospitals and doctors in Ahmedabad or around the country with expertise in treating mesothelioma cancer.
Female | 67
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
My daughter's age is 30 years and she has been operated on for thyroid cancer. Doctors have recommended radioactive iodine now. My question is what further action we should take? Where we should now go for a second opinion and further treatment to avoid its re-occurrence. We are from Delhi and can also do her in Mumbai.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Mangesh Yadav
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 23rd May '24
Dr. Sandeep Nayak
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 brother has malignant lesions in his lungs and Doctors have stated that the lesion must be removed at the earliest using Chemotherapy or immunotherapy. However, we'd like to know which hospitals in Nagpur are the best for lung cancer, particularly for Chemo, Targeted Chemo, or Immunotherapy.
There is no details available regarding the stage of disease and histopathology report which usually decides the type of treatment. Oncologist usually advice biopsy, PET-CT scan, MRI Brain to stage the disease. Treatment depends on the stage of disease. In stage III and IV, we usually give chemotherapy. Targeted therapy or immunotherapy is advised depending on certain biomarkers and stage of disease.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Indoo Ambulkar
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
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