Hello, what are the early symptoms of Pancreatic cancer that a person can detect?
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Answered on 23rd May '24
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.
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Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (360)
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.
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.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
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)
Male | 23
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.
Answered on 5th Sept '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
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
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 28th Sept '24
Dr. Mukesh Carpenter
dear mrs/mr my mom has UTERINE cancer , stage 3 after MRI, she received results, among large text (good results, without metastases) I have noticed something , which I don't understand, and the doctor was not very helpful, so I hope you could help me. the text (quote): '... in the pelvis, there is no lymphadenomegaly along the iliac vascular structures, visible individual oval LN tr with a diameter of up to 10 mm. Bilateral inguinal without enlarged and altered LNs...' thank you in advance!
Female | 65
You should consult with your mother’s oncologist about additional clarification and instructions for her uterine cancer in stage 3. It is recommended that a gynecologic oncologist should be visited for more management of uterine cancer.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sridhar Susheela
I’m a female and have done surgery for my breast cancer and after that they have done chemotherapy it was good after some months I’m experiencing some pain on my right hand and it was swelling when I complained to the doctor he said nothing you have to do exercise but still I haven’t relieved from that pain can you please tell us the remedy for that
Female | 40
You must be developing lymphedema of the upper limb. Kindly do regular exercises. Meet a physiotherapist or lymphedema specialist to guide with the appropriate treatment.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sandeep Nayak
Good morning. On examination of the CT scan and the MRI they detected a thymoma, with a benign appearance. Do you think I should remove it or do a biopsy first? THANKS
Female | 65
First, a biopsy should be performed in order to confirm the diagnosis of thymoma. When the diagnosis is made, it should be surgically removed. See a thoracic surgeon to have correct diagnosis and management.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Donald Babu
Hello sir, my dad was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in October. He is currently 65 years old. He refused to treat because of the terrible adverse effects, and he believes he would have died due to the side effects. Is there any other approach to treat him so that he doesn't have to go through the trauma?
Male | 65
Please perform Whole body PETCT to know the actual condition and then you can consult a oncologist so he will guide your father for proper treatment for speedy recovery.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Mukesh Carpenter
•Diffuse hypermetabolic FDG uptake seen over axial and appendicular skeleton with no CT changes, likely proliferative for CBC • Enlarged spleen (19,4 cm) with ause hypermetabolic FDG uptake of SUVmax~3.5. •FDG avid descending colon mural wall thickening reaching~9 mm thick with SUVmax~2.6. What does this mean in a leukemia case? is the case in late stages?
Male | 70
Leukemia causes lots of cell activity in bones, spleen, and colon. The words show leukemia spread to these body parts. Enlarged spleen and colon thickening are signs. It's critical to discuss findings with healthcare team. This allows planning best treatment.
Answered on 30th July '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
Would like to visit the best oncology hospital in India. My husband has colon cancer and undergoing chemotherapy and would like to come to India for a specialised review.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Dr Deepa Bandgar
Our relative is 60 year old. She has been diagnosed with breast cancer.Which will be the best hospital at reasonable rates in Delhi/NCR
Female | 60
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
My father is diagnosed with brain tumor recently. What is the best and affordable way to treat him.
Male | 70
ThErE ArE NoT chEAP WAys.. SURGERY, RADIATION, ANd CHEmO ArE OptIONs..consulT with your doctor as sson as poOssible to get the bEST treatment plant for your father and they can help you with the brain tumour treatment cost accordingly
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
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
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.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani
I am 75 yr old and I have recently discover that I have pancreatic cancer . Because of my age I want to go for an easier treatment like targetted treatment for cancer which doesnot include needles and surgery and chemo
Female | 75
Pancreatic cancer is a terrible sickness. It may give you symptoms such as stomach aches, weight loss, and jaundice. Cancer is a condition that occurs when cells in the body grow too much. For treatment, targeted therapy might be an option. It can fight cancer with no needles or surgery. You should talk to an oncologist for more details.
Answered on 3rd Sept '24
Dr. Donald Babu
I have blushing on my chest that come and go after cool down the redness gone completely but I also have lump underneath of lower inner quadrant of right breast I have this lump since 5 years is it sign of cancer
Female | 18
I recommend you to go to the breast specialist urgently to get a full diagnostic examination. Mass in the breast may be a sign of breast cancer, but not all the causes are the same.
Answered on 28th Aug '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
Hello, my little brother recently had his Chemotherapy. Doctors have told us that he will experience some side effects. I want to ask if these side effects are permanent and how severe can they become?
Side effects depend on the type of chemo drug the doctor is using to treat the patient. Some of the common side effects of chemotherapy are Rash, Mouth sores, bruising and bleeding more easily, Hair loss, Nausea and vomiting, Neuropathy, Constipation and diarrhea, Generalized Pain. Consult an oncologist, who on examining the patient will answer all your queries. Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
I am 43 yr old female diagnosed lobular carcinoma undergon mastectomy radiation and chemotherapy by 2020 Done petscan which is showing multiple skeletal sclerotic lesion kindly advice
Female | 43
A high possibility that these are metastasis or emerged from cancer. I would advise you to see your treating clinician.
If there are still any doubts or your situation just doesn't seem to be improving, then you can reach out to others, but by now your doctor would have a better idea - Oncologists In India.
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Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sandeep Nayak
Sir 3-4 th stage liver cancer k liye kitna paisa kharcha hoga or kiya sasthy sathi card chale ga is hospitals mai.
Male | 54
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
Hello, my age is 41 years and I am facing severe pain in my back shoulder, and legs. Also, an itchy feeling in my breast area, and one of my breast size is reduced. Please guide me on what should I do as my symptoms show a possibility of cancer.
As per my understanding the patient is having severe back shoulder pain, legs pain, itching on the breast also the breast size has reduced. The patient feels it is because of cancer. Consult a physician, who on evaluating the reason and will guide you accordingly. The pain and the changes in the body can be due to various reasons it can be due to age related, deficiency of some vitamins and minerals, side effect of some medication if the patient is on medication, stress or some other Pathology. Lifestyle changes are also very important like eating right food, good and enough sleep, stress management, counselling. Consult a physician, refer this page if it helps - General Physicians in India. Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
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