Hi, I want to know about Palliative Chemotherapy. Recently, my aunt was suggested this treatment by her Oncologist when she was diagnosed with 3rd stage Pancreatic Cancer. I wanted to know if this is a specific stage-based treatment or is it given for all kinds of cancer?
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Answered on 23rd May '24
Palliative chemotherapy is a treatment that is designed for terminal cancer patients to prolong their survival and ease symptoms of cancer, but does not cure disease. It can be administered in a variety of ways with the most common being:
- Orally: Pills taken by mouth.
- Intravenously (IV): Infused through a vein.
- Topically: Applied to the skin.
Consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or any city nearer to you. Hope our answer helps you.
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Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (354)
Stomach Cancer ke patient ko elaz kiya h
Female | 52
Treatment for stomach cancer includes surgery to remove tumors, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and potentially immunotherapy. The specific treatment plan depends on factors like the cancer's stage and the patient's overall health.
Palliative care is used to manage symptoms, and experimental treatments are done. The choice of treatment will be determined by your oncologist team, consulting with the patient.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
Hi my husband was diagnosed with secondary lung cancer. Doctors asked for immunotherapy. Should we consult for a second opinion or is it fine to go with immunotherapy?
Male | 53
Please consult Medical Oncologist so that he can advice you properly with a protocol. In recent times immunotherapy works best for lung cancer.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Mukesh Carpenter
Ive always had discharge for as long as I can remember and at my 8 week postpartum checkup the doctor checked me but said it wasn’t alarming because it’s not bothering me. I am currently 4 months postpartum and noticed I was getting discharge that had a slight odour and the discharge left rashes between my thighs and it got to the point I couldn’t wear underwear because the discharge would get more and I keep getting rashes. I noticed it getting a little bit better when I stopped wearing underwear the smell was still slightly fishy but not too terrible like before but recently after sexual intercourse I bled a little. Now google says it’s either the C word or some infection. I’m aware I should go doctor right away but I’m just not able to do so , my last two screenings for cervical cancer with my Pap smear came negative it was in 2018 and 2021. What’s the reason I bled?
Female | 27
Postpartum, it is normal to discharge but rashes and odor can prove an infection. Sex-related bleeding is not normal and may indicate a problem. This is why it’s important to go and see a doctor so that they can rule out any serious conditions. Cervical cancer screenings are also significant, but they do not detect all problems. If you are experiencing symptoms, do not waste time before seeing a doctor.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sridhar Susheela
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
CA-125 marker result came for my mother's report. The result is 1200 u/ml and the reference is 35u/ml. She was diagnosed with a ovarian tumor three days ago and is going to be operated on 19-7-21. the tumor is early stage but the CA-125 result really bothers me. could u please clear my doubts?
Female | 46
In my opinion, there are other options apart from surgery, they should be tried and surgical options can wait till a later stage.
She needs a stage-wise diagnosis and treatment which may include CT scan or PET CT.
But with virtual platform, it's highly possible that some important detail pertaining to your mother's course of treatment could have been overlooked.
If the surgery has been performed by now and she doesn't present with severe symptoms that are difficult to handle, then things may have worked, but if her condition is critical, then we will advise you to reach out to other specialists - Oncologists In India.
If you have any other doubt, then reach out to me, clinicspots team or other specialists, also let clinicspots know if you have any location-specific requirements for finding desired specialists, take care!
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sandeep Nayak
Needy for cancer treatment free of cost
Female | 57
Answered on 10th July '24
Dr. Shiv Mishra
If I have a mastectomy do I need chemo?
Female | 33
That will depend on the cancer's type, how advanced it is, and if it has spread. Ask your medical team they will suggest the best treatment plan based on your specific situation.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Donald Babu
I am 49 years old. It has been a month now I have noticed that I have been experiencing pain and a burning sensation during urinating. I consulted with my gynec and she prescribed vaginal suppositories. Initially I got relief but then again it started. I feel the need to go to the washroom more frequently than usual. I am not diabetic. After all this, I didn't take it seriously. But for the last 2-3 days I had difficulties in holding it. Now I feel this is very serious because I am not old enough for this problem. I searched on the internet and found it could be a reason for bladder cancer. Is that so? Please refer to a good female doctor. I am perplexed about all these and it's making my life miserable.
Hi , don’t worry abt cancer and all.I feel it’s a urinary tract infection, get a urine routine microscopy test followed by urine culture and sensitivity.If urine routine report shows pus cells and bacteria then our diagnosis is confirmed. Visit a gynecologist with your reports.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Shweta Shah
My bade papa has been detected having a cancer in gall bladder 4th stage
Male | 64
I'm sorry to know that.. At this stage, treatment options may be limited, and the focus often shifts towards palliative care to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
I am Ritu from Nagpur. My father is 64 and he has stomach cancer that has spread throughout his body. He recently had a stent implanted to assist him in eating and swallowing, but he is still refusing to eat since it makes him feel sick. For him, we can't go for surgery and we are worried that he can't take chemo with this present health condition. If he still can't eat and get more week, what are the other options we can go for?
Please perform PETCT if not able to eat /persistent vomiting then surgical intervention like feeding jejunostomy to be done chemotherapy -needed plz consult medical oncologist.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Mukesh Carpenter
Chances of survival from a tumor from sigmoid colon metastased to liver and lungs
Female | 51
While metastatic cancer is actually more challenging to treat, advances in therapies like chemotherapy and targeted treatments have improved outcomes for some patients. Consult with yoiur oncologist, discuss available treatment options for managing this condition.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Donald Babu
Hello, I am looking for a treatment to cure my Advance Gallbladder cancer completely. Please suggest to me the same.
As per my understanding complete cure of cancer is very difficult, advanced gallbladder cancer is difficult to treat, but kindly consult an Oncologist who will help you to choose treatment correctly. Palliative care is of utmost importance. Lifestyle modification regular, follow up with the doctor, psychological support will help patient a lot .Please consult an oncologist. Hope our answer helps you. You may refer this page to find oncologists - Best Oncologist In India.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
Ovarian and breast cancer at the same time
Male | 33
Yes, you can get both if you have a family history
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Donald Babu
I want to get treatment in Tata Memorial ,Kolkata. it is free of cost or How much maximum amount should I have to get full treatment of stage 1 skin cancer?
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. deepak ramraj
I have breast cancer, but there are no mutations in the genetic test in 70 genes, what could cause cancer?
Female | 28
Breast cancer can have various causes, and not all cases are linked to genetic mutations. Factors like age, family history, hormones, reproductive history, etc. can also contribute to breast cancer risk. It's a complex disease and personalized treatment plans are required. Consult with an oncologist for accurate guidance.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Nisarg Patel
My mom is cancer tumor can you help Yes we have the report of biofc No and is not using medicine for cancer
Female | 45
Your mother probably has a malignant tumor. She needs to see an oncologist as soon as possible. Cancer can be diagnosed by only an oncologist. Please make an appointment with any oncologist for the earliest possible availability.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sridhar Susheela
How to minimize chemotherapy side effects
You can minimize side effects of Chemotherapy by maintaining a balance diet. Regularly exercising and by following the instructions of the medical team
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sandeep Nayak
My wife has been dignoes Brest cancer
Female | 43
Answered on 5th June '24
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I want to know about Triple-negative breast cancer as our doctor hinted that my aunt has signs of this specific type of breast cancer.
Female | 57
The term triple-negative breast cancer means that the cancer cells do not have estrogen or progesterone receptors and does not make too much of the protein called HER2. ( therefore the cells test "negative" on all 3 tests.)
Triple-negative breast cancer has less treatment options available than other types of invasive breast cancer. The reason being the cancer cells do not have enough estrogen or progesterone receptors or HER2 protein for hormone therapy or targeted drugs to work.
Treatment options are chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery mainly. But consulting clinician on time and starting the treatment is important. Regular follow up with doctor with lifestyle modifications and counselling will help. Consult an oncologist.
Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
I want to know about the early signs of throat cancer. What are the treatment options for it? If throat cancer is detected in its early stages, can it be cured without visiting any hospital?
Early signs of throat cancer can be persistent cough, throat irritation, wheezing, difficulty in swallowing, unexplained fatigue, weight loss and many more, but to treat any kind of disease you need to visit a doctor, don't come to a conclusion and don't try to treat it yourself.
Consult a doctor and get evaluated and have one to one consultation with an oncologist to get a better idea of your concerns. Consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai or any other city nearest to you. Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
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