Hi, my mother is suffering from metastatic cervical cancer Which has already spread to the lungs and liver and rectum and other parts This can be cured or can we expand her life span?
Pankaj Kamble
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Answered on 23rd May '24
Hello Jeevan, In the case of metastatic cervical cancer which has spread to several organs, finding a complete cure is difficult. But there are treatments which can control cancer and improve the survival rate. For this, you should immediately consult a good oncologist who can help your mother and relieve her pain, our page can help you in finding them - Oncologist In India.
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Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (354)
Hello My mother Having 4th stage lung cancer 7th dose completed of chemotherapy.. but there is no significate improvement .. so can we get benefits from immunotherapy??
Female | 60
Even though immunotherapy has brought hope to some patients, this decision should be made after a careful examination of the patient's medical history and present conditions. Please visist an oncologist
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
Asalm o alaikum sir I am from Pakistan My sister has neuroendocrine cancer in lungs and beside and abdoman and now in grade 2 please best way to treat and if you want test reports I will send to you throw what's app or as you want pleas reply thanks
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Dr Deepa Bandgar
I am a 24 year old girl presenting all classic symptoms of hogdkins lymphoma, but im not sure what is the next step
Female | 24
I know it is hard to have symptoms that seem like Hodgkin's lymphoma. This kind of cancer can make the lymph nodes swell up. It can make you feel very tired too. You might lose weight without trying. You might get sweaty at night. The best thing to do is see a doctor who treats cancer. The doctor might need to do a test called a biopsy to know for sure if you have Hodgkin's lymphoma. The biopsy can help the doctor plan the right treatment for you.
Answered on 8th Oct '24
Dr. Donald Babu
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
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
I am seeking a hospital that may treat leukaemia which has spread to a tumor in the stomach region causing extreme pain
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Soumya Poduval
Hello Sir, I am from Ludhiana. My masi had gone through breast cancer operation and chemotherapy quite a few years (7 years) back from Apollo hospital, Chennai. Since then she often falls sick (feels weak, drowsy throughout the day, bad taste) all of a sudden once in 4-6 months and then again normal. We did many tests but nothing was diagnosed and there was no sign of cancer. We want to know if it is an after effect of chemotherapy and guide how to go through with this. She is now 56.
Yes some side effects of chemotherapy following breast surgery are weakness, drowsiness and altered taste. Proper nutrition and sufficient fluid intake is of utmost importance. You need to visit oncologist for any medication for that will help her in minimizing the side effects.
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, I am experiencing some symptoms of Prostate Cancer. Is there any way to check if you have prostate cancer or not without visiting a hospital?
Consulting a clinician and getting thoroughly evaluated is the right way to get yourself diagnosed and treated. Just searching, reading and trying to match your symptoms to a particular disease will lead to unnecessary stress, anxiety and delay in treatment. So please get examined by Urology Consultation doctors in Mumbai, or any city of convenience, and if some pathology is detected then get treated.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
My mother is 52 Years old house wife and she's survive in chest Cancer past 3 years and didn't well Dr do treatment but feeling getting bad
Female | 52
Cancer is tough, but there's hope. Please let the doctor know if she feels worse even after treatment. Some symptoms such as coughing, pain, or feeling weak are of multiple possibilities. The doctor possibly has to ascertain if the cancer has recurred or if there is another problem. Waiting is not a good choice especially when you tell them how your mother is doing.
Answered on 21st Aug '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
Hi, Can Immunotherapy treat all types of cancer?
Immunotherapy is a newer treatment to treat cancer along with other therapies. But it all depends on treating clinician's discretion, as treatment depends from case to case. Consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or any other city of your preference, get evaluated and then plan treatment under strict medical supervision. Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
Her injury was November 06, 2021 C5 incomplete. Does she qualify for Bone Marrow therapy?
Female | 29
Bone marrow therapy is not used to treat spinal cord injuries, including C5 incomplete injuries. Treatment for spinal cord injuries focuses on rehabilitation, physical therapy, and medical management to maximize function and improve quality of life.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
Hello sir, I am from Kanpur, male age of 39. I was recently diagnosed with gastroesophageal junction cancer. Please help us to find a good hospital at an affordable cost.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ramesh Baipalli
My father is suffering from cancer. He has esophagus stage 4 and lungs also affected . Now blockage are increasing and able to take liquids only. He is able to roam little bit. We are taking some ayurvedic medicine which are not working well. what are the options we have to treat him. Can we go chemotherapy to control disease.
Male | 74
Menstruation Disorders: Symptoms, Causes & More
Menstruation disorders – the menstrual cycle (menstruation) is a condition indicating a change in the functioning of the organs of the reproductive system. This disorder occurs in almost all women, the cause of their development can be both physiological and pathological disorders.
Before treating menstruation disorders, it is important to undergo a series of examinations, the results of which will help the doctor determine the main etiological factor and prescribe the necessary therapy.
Causes of menstruation disorders
The main cause of menstrual irregularities is considered to be hormonal dysfunction in women, which entails an unstable manifestation of bleeding. This condition can be conditionally divided into 3 main groups:
- Physiological – climate change, frequent nervous overstrain, inappropriate nutrition, menopause
- Pathological – gynecological diseases, chronic pathologies of internal organs and systems that have a negative impact on the work of the pelvic organs
- Medication – taking hormonal contraceptives, glucocorticoids, anticoagulants, anticonvulsants that can affect the menstrual cycle.
Violation of menstruation in women after 40 years is most often associated with age- related changes in the reproductive system. At this age, the depletion of the ovarian follicular reserve occurs, and the frequency of anovulatory cycles increases. Such changes in the female body are initially caused by irregular periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, then menopause.
In young girls, menstruation disorders is often associated with uneven maturation of the hypothalamic-pituitary and ovarian systems. Less commonly, congenital or acquired syndromes, chromosomal disorders, or reproductive system abnormalities can be the cause. Regardless of the cause, the treatment of the failure of menstruation should be carried out under the guidance of a gynecologist.
Symptoms of menstruation disorders
Depending on the etiological factor, menstrual irregularities can manifest themselves in different ways, therefore, a classification of clinical manifestations has been derived in gynecology, including:
- Algodismenorrhea – accompanied by pulling pains in the lower abdomen, nausea, headaches, menstruation failure
- Dysmenorrhea – an unstable cycle, manifests itself sharply without accompanying symptoms
- Hypermenorrhea – profuse flow of menstruation with a normal duration
- Menorrhagia – the cycle lasts up to 12 days with profuse bleeding
- Hypomenorrhea – scanty spotting
- Polymenorrhea – the interval between menstruation is not more than 21 days
- Oligomenorrhea – short periods with a duration of 1 – 2 days
- Opsomenorrhea – rare discharge at intervals of 1 time in 3 months.
In addition to the main clinical signs, there may be other symptoms that worsen a woman’s well-being and quality of life:
- Increased fatigue
- Irritability
- Decrease or increase in body weight
- Pain in the lower back or lower abdomen of varying intensity
- Nausea
- Frequent headaches, migraines.
All of the above symptoms should not be ignored by the doctor, who, after the results of the examination, will be able to determine the cause, make the correct diagnosis, choose the necessary therapy, and give recommendations.
How and what to treat
When a woman has a menstrual disorder, the doctor will necessarily prescribe a number of instrumental and laboratory tests:
- Ultrasound
- Histological analysis
- Colposcopy
- Flora smear
- Dad test
- Analysis of blood, urine
- Infectious screening.
The research results will help the doctor get a complete picture, determine the cause, and, if necessary, select drug therapy.
Treatment for menstrual irregularities directly depends on the cause, concomitant symptoms and characteristics of the patient’s body. If physiological reasons are the cause, it is enough to normalize the regime of the day and rest, monitor nutrition, and avoid physical and psychological stress.
When the cycle is disrupted due to infections, inflammatory processes of the ovaries, antibacterial drugs, uroseptics, hormonal drugs, physiotherapy, vitamin therapy are prescribed. Herbal medicine is prescribed as an aid. The choice of any drug always remains with the attending physician, who will select the required dose and duration of administration.
To regulate menstruation, doctors often advise to follow a diet, to exclude contact with any provoking factors. If the failure of menstruation occurs due to damage to the cervix, the woman may be prescribed surgical treatment.
Treatment and Prevention Tips
In order to avoid menstrual irregularities, doctors in the field of gynecology recommend women and girls to monitor their health, not to self-medicate. Every woman must follow certain rules, as well as have the necessary information:
- Girls’ periods should begin at the age of 10-14 years
- Keep a menstrual calendar
- Visit a gynecologist at least once every 6 months
- Timely treat all gynecological diseases
- Not to self-medicate, uncontrolled intake of medications
- Balance the menu
- Lead an active and healthy lifestyle.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ashwani Kumar
I am detected with rectum cancer . I have a tumor at the tip of my anus and doctor has advised a surgery colostomy. I have got a PET SCAN done. The conclusion report of the pet scan says The known hypermetabolic primary rectal neoplasm involving mid and lower rectum. Small sized mesenteric, mesorectal and presacral lymph nodes with no significant FDG activity. Otherwise, no hypermetabolic distant metatases. I would like to know What stage is my cancer in? 1. What will be my lifetime changes after doing this surgery? 2. Is it safe to come to India during this time (COVID pendamic) to do the surgery? ( I stay out of India) 3. How long do I have to be in the hospital and in India for after care treatment ? 4. Will I need a radiation after my surgery? 5. What will be the total cost of my surgery? 6. I would like to get an appointment at your hospital for the surgery. Kindly guide me with my queries.and let me know when can I get an appointment in your hospital.
Male | 60
Oncologist can determine stage after clinical examination and reviewing of the pet scan images. he will need more details to stage the patient .
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sandeep Nayak
I am suffering from 4th stage colon cancer
Male | 52
Stage 4 colon cancer means that the disease spreads beyond its origin. Weight loss, fatigue, abdominal pain - these are potential symptoms. Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy - as treatment options do exist. Work closely with an oncologist for optimal treatment strategy.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Donald Babu
My farther is 67year old. He was diagnosed as stage four prostate cancer and we are living in Johor. Can you advise me the specialist in urology oncologist nearby me. Thanks in advance!
Male | 67
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
I’m female, 17years old. I found that there is a lump in my left armpit, it has been there fro about two years. It doesn’t hurt when untouched but can hurt alittle tiny bit when pressed on or squshed. What is it? Cancer?
Female | 17
I would suggest that you consult medical expert in the field of breast health or oncology for further diagnostics. There may be a swollen lymph node, an infection or benign growth in your left armpit and these all should not have malignancy. Don’t wait and visit your doctor immediately.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sridhar Susheela
Hi, I have a doubt, is there any specific reason for which immunotherapy is not recommended in the early stages of any cancer?
Chemotherapy works by stopping or blocking cancer cells from growing and immunotherapy works by boosting up a patient's immune system to find and then attack cancer. Though immunotherapy is gaining popularity but still it is in growing stage.
Chemotherapies have been key to cancer treatment from a very long time with all established and compiled data regarding the effects and side effects thus making doctors more confident about it in comparison to immunotherapy which is still newer. But gradually it is proving itself in some cancers as preferred line of treatment. Consult an oncologist for clear understanding.
Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
I have liver cancer what a solution?
Male | 30
You might feel worried about liver cancer. This type of cancer leads to tummy pains, losing weight, and yellow skin/eyes. Cell changes in the liver cause it. Surgery, chemo, targeted therapy treat it. An oncologist gives the best care advice.
Answered on 25th July '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
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