Hi, My dad had oesophageal cancer 8 years ago. We treated it wi

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.

Male | 56

Hi, My dad had oesophageal cancer 8 years ago. We treated it with surgery followed by chemo. After 8 years, we observed recently that my dad has cancerous lesions in lungs and one small lesion in brain. Doctors have said, they will immediately remove the lesion in brain via SRS radiation. Followed by Chemo or Immunotherapy for Lungs. We are awaiting biopsy of lungs. But we want to know what are the best hospitals for Lung cancer especially for Chemo, Targeted chemo or Immunotherapy in Hyderabad, Chennai or Bangalore. (all locations we can easily transport my father especially in these Covid times)

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Samruddhi Bhartiya

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Answered on 23rd May '24

Sorry to hear about your dad and we wish the best for him, following pages may help you in finding hospitals of your needs:
Lung Cancer Treatment Hospitals in Hyderabad
Lung Cancer Treatment Hospitals in Chennai
Lung Cancer Treatment Hospitals in Bangalore

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Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (357)

are note 1. Mild hepatomegaly with multiple SOLs in both lobes: Suggestive of secondaries. 2. Para-aortic lymphadenopathy. Advice

Male | 57

According to the medical report, the patient could have metastatic tumors in the liver and lymph nodes. This condition is urgent that it must be seen by an oncologist. Advise to seek a medical help right away for further examination and treatment.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sridhar Susheela

My aunt has heart cancer and she’s on the last stage. The doctor said that there’s no treatment but I’m hoping for a cure? Is there any possibilities?

Female | 49

Heart cancer is a very vague term. Usually atrial myxoma is the most common tumour in the heart. And the only best option of treatment of atrial myxomas is surgical removal. Whether the case is operable or inoperable will decide the prognosis.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Rajas Patel

Hello, I have a few questions as follows: 1. Which is the best treatment for Lymphoma cancer with stage 2? 2. Can Immunotherapy alone can cure my cancer completely? 3. What will be the side effects of Immunotherapy? 4. How do the blood tests help in monitoring the cancer progress? 5. Which treatment has a speedy recovery while comparing immunotherapy Vs chemotherapy or radiotherapy?

As per my understanding you want to know about the best therapy for lymphoma stage 2. Treatment and Prognosis of a cancer depends on many factors, which include the type of cancer, its stage and the age and general condition of the individual. The treatment for stage 2 lymphoma depends on the type of lymphoma, medical history of patient, and others. Line of treatment is mainly chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and stem cell therapy. Any modality of treatment depends upon the condition of patient, his age, type and stage of cancer. Treatment is stage wise. Immunotherapy is newer treatment and side effects may be mild to severe like skin reactions, flu-like symptoms, body ache, diarrhea, headaches etc. Regarding blood test ,most of the investigations are on similar pattern which are use to diagnose the disease with few variations. But choice of treatment depends on the clinician's decision and as per the response of patient. Consult an oncologist - Best Oncologist In India. Hope our answer helps you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

One lady suffering from uterus cancer have you any option for treatment without kimo

Female | 55

Chemotherapy is a common treatment option for uterine cancer, however there are some alternative treatment options available depending on the specific situations, like surgery, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy to help fight cancer.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

can you take hrt after breast cancer

Female | 33

After breast cancer hormone replacement therapy is usually not recommended. HRT needs careful consideration. It may not be suitable particularly if your cancer is sensitive to hormones. Having a thorough conversation with your oncologist about what suitable for you is most important.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Donald Babu

Hello my daughter has been diagnosed with liver cancer at a later stage. As we recently learned, it has already been spread to two other body parts. If you want, I can share her reports too. But please refer us for the best treatment and what we should expect now. Hope you can understand our state of mind. She has a 12 years old son. Please help.

Male | 12

There are many treatment options for liver cancer like oral targeted therapy, Immunotherapy and these options are now available in India.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Rajas Patel

Hii, I wanted to know can Hormone therapy treat prostate cancer? What is the success rate of this treatment?

Hormone therapy is one of the treatment option for prostate cancer, which is often used along with other treatment options like are surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and others. The success rate of treatment of prostate cancer by hormone therapy, depends on several factors like type of cancer, the stage of cancer, location, age of patient, general health, associated comorbidities and others. Consult an oncologist, who on evaluation of the patient will guide you to choose the best treatment suitable for the patient. Hope our answer helps you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

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

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

My name is Pratima. Just a few days back my grandmother was diagnosed with colon cancer treatment (1st stage). She is 75 now. As she is quite aged, is there any chance of growing again? Or is there any life risk even post operation? As she is quite aged we are really worried. Please help.

Surgery is to be done to get the disease out of body and prevent it's spread elsewhere in body. There is always a chance of spread of disease in Colon cancer, so regular follow ups with oncologist are very important to check any spread. Age factor does matter in case of recovery post surgery. General condition of the body matters alot for proper recovery post surgery.

Answered on 29th Aug '24

Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari

Life expectancy when chemo stops working ovarian cancer

Female | 53

It depends on the stage of cancer and how aggressive it is. Get 2nd opinion

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

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

Can you cure colon cancer stage 4

Female | 37

Curing colon cancer at stage 4 is difficult but it is not impossible. The primary treatment for stage 4 colon cancer is chemotherapy, which aims to shrink the cancer or in some cases radiation therapy is used. Consult an oncologist who can recommend a proper treatment plan for you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma confirmed by doctor. Pembrolizumab monotherapy suggested. What is cost of this therapy per session and how many therapy required. Prognosis ?

Male | 45

Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma - that's the type of cancer you have. It means cancer has spread. Doctors suggest Pembrolizumab treatment. This therapy costs thousands per session. You may need several sessions. The outlook varies from person to person. For some, Pembrolizumab shrinks or stops cancer growth. Others don't respond well. Discuss potential benefits and risks with your oncologist.

Answered on 26th Sept '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

I have no lumps, no changes in breasts etc. But I have pain in my armpit. It isn't there all the time, but I feel it throughout the day. Has anyone else had this? Is it just hormonal or could this be a sign of tumor and breast cancer?

Pain in the arm pit can be due to many reasons, infections and breast pathologies being most common. Hormonal changes are also associated with some pain in the arm pit areas. But it is always wise to get yourself examined by a Surgical Oncologist to rule out any pathologies associated with breasts. Self examination is the key to early diagnosis and management of Breast Cancers. Undergoing a simple Mammography can rule out any queries regarding breast lumps or tumors.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari

My wife is 46 and was diagnosed with a pituitary tumor last year. The doctor put her on medication and the condition slightly improved. But of late she has been in pain and I need your help

Female | 46

Kindly provide more details to answer the query. Consult a neurosurgeon for better guidance.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

Hello , my mother 52 y/o was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma . She underwent operation 6 months back for that and received 30 radiation therapies . Due to this , she developed osteradionecrosis . Does ayurveda holds cure to it without surgery ?

Female | 52

Osteoradionecrosis is a serious condition that occurs after radiation therapy, and while Ayurveda offers supportive care to improve overall health, it may not fully cure this condition without surgery. It's essential to consult with a maxillofacial surgeon or an oncologist who can provide the best treatment options based on your mother's specific condition.

Answered on 1st Aug '24

Dr. Donald Babu

How do you diagnose prostate cancer in bone marrow?

Male | 44

It can be done through a bone marrow biopsy or aspiration.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Brain tumor amd shows some features malignant tumor

Male | 28

Benign and malignant brain tumors may encompass the same features. It is primary to talk to a neurologist or an oncologist about this proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sridhar Susheela

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

Samruddhi Bhartiya

Sorry to hear about your dad and we wish the best for him, following pages may help you in finding hospitals of your needs:Lung Cancer Treatment Hospitals in HyderabadLung Cancer Treatment Hospitals in ChennaiLung Cancer Treatment Hospitals in Bangalore

Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (357)

are note 1. Mild hepatomegaly with multiple SOLs in both lobes: Suggestive of secondaries. 2. Para-aortic lymphadenopathy. Advice

My aunt has heart cancer and she’s on the last stage. The doctor said that there’s no treatment but I’m hoping for a cure? Is there any possibilities?

One lady suffering from uterus cancer have you any option for treatment without kimo

can you take hrt after breast cancer

Hii, I wanted to know can Hormone therapy treat prostate cancer? What is the success rate of this treatment?

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.

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

My name is Pratima. Just a few days back my grandmother was diagnosed with colon cancer treatment (1st stage). She is 75 now. As she is quite aged, is there any chance of growing again? Or is there any life risk even post operation? As she is quite aged we are really worried. Please help.

Life expectancy when chemo stops working ovarian cancer

My mom is cancer tumor can you help Yes we have the report of biofc No and is not using medicine for cancer

Can you cure colon cancer stage 4

Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma confirmed by doctor. Pembrolizumab monotherapy suggested. What is cost of this therapy per session and how many therapy required. Prognosis ?

I have no lumps, no changes in breasts etc. But I have pain in my armpit. It isn't there all the time, but I feel it throughout the day. Has anyone else had this? Is it just hormonal or could this be a sign of tumor and breast cancer?

My wife is 46 and was diagnosed with a pituitary tumor last year. The doctor put her on medication and the condition slightly improved. But of late she has been in pain and I need your help

Hello , my mother 52 y/o was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma . She underwent operation 6 months back for that and received 30 radiation therapies . Due to this , she developed osteradionecrosis . Does ayurveda holds cure to it without surgery ?

How do you diagnose prostate cancer in bone marrow?

Brain tumor amd shows some features malignant tumor

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.

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Sorry to hear about your dad and we wish the best for him, following pages may help you in finding hospitals of your needs:
Lung Cancer Treatment Hospitals in Hyderabad
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Lung Cancer Treatment Hospitals in Bangalore