Male | 35
I started to feel pain in my throat while smoking weed(medical purposes) . turns out i had thyroid cancer, i had total thyroidectomy 6 month ago , and still i have pain in my throat when i want to smoke weed or cigarets ! i need marijuana for my anxiety disorder and panic attaks. whats the problem? what should i do?
Oncologist
Answered on 23rd May '24
Consult your doctor to determine the cause of the pain and explore alternative methods of marijuana consumption that may be less irritating. Discuss your anxiety management needs with your doctor and follow their advice and care for your well being after surgery.
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Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (357)
Does cancer come back in everyone who is cured after treatment?
Male | 22
When an individual undergoes treatment and the disease fades away, it’s a relief. Nonetheless, there are times when it recurs after going into remission. It is contingent on the kind of malignancy one has as well as the method used for healing it. Signs that can indicate its reoccurrence may be similar to those experienced during the first onset such as unexplained weight loss, fatigue, or formation of new masses. To avoid its resurgence, you need to keep seeing your doctor for regular checkups besides living healthily.
Answered on 11th June '24
Dr. Sridhar Susheela
Lump under armpit - thought I had a muscle strain, go to check my armpit where the pain is and there’s a hard edamame size lump. This shoots ache down my arm and the location under pit is painful. Warm compress is all I’ve done.
Female | 23
That may be a symptom of the breast infection, cyst or even cancer. In this situation, a specialist to refer to is an oncologist or a breast surgeon. The application of warm compress might give just the temporary relief of the pain, but it is critical to see a doctor as soon as possible.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Donald Babu
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
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
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
Hi my name is Melissa Duodu and My mom has been having for the past 2 years CDI right breast stage IV for cerebral, hepatic, bone mestases, already treated with systematic therapy (two lines) with recent critical relapse in known epilepsy symptomatic of cerebral mestasis. severe obesity. carrier of hemoglobinosis C. I wanna know if there’s any kind of way to cure all this diagnose.
Female | 41
The malignant tumor in the right breast is stage IV, with metastases in the brain, liver, and bones. This is considered a very severe situation. The upcoming seizure can be associated with a brain tumor, which would finally become the cause of the disorder. The patient also has some other concerns like hemoglobin c and increasing weight. Consequently, in advanced cases, oncologists guide patients to symptom control, relieve pain, and enhance life quality.
Answered on 8th July '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
What are the symptoms one can experience if they have Eye Cancer? Are they noticeable or do they go unnoticed?
Eye cancer does not always cause obvious symptoms and may only be picked up during a routine eye test. Some of the common symptoms of eye cancer are:
- Shadows
- Flashes of light
- Blurred vision
- Dark patch in eye that's getting bigger
- Partial or total loss of vision
- Bulging of 1 eye
- A lump on eyelid or in eye that's increasing in size
- Pain in or around eye, others.
The above mentioned symptoms can also be caused by more minor eye conditions, so they're not necessarily a sign of cancer. Consult an ophthalmologist. Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
Hello, what are the early symptoms of Pancreatic cancer that a person can detect?
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.
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
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
Chest main ganth hai doctor ne check kiya to usmein cancer bataya
Male | 62
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
I WANT TO DONATE HAIRS, IS THERE ANY PLACE NEAR BY NAVI MUMBAI CHEMBUR TO CONTACT FOR HAIR DONATION FOR CANCER PATIENT
Female | 48
Answered on 26th June '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
Hello, my mother-in-law is suffering from Maligant Cancer possibly stage 4. Can she be treated through immunotherapy? Her age is 63 years and she had gone through uterus removal surgery 3 months before, because of the same cancer. But it has struck back now. Please guide us on further treatment.
Hello, Immunotherapy has promising therapeutic approach in gynecological cancer. Current studies are trying to improve clinical outcome of patients. Important is FDA approval of a drug. Also it has less side effects. But advance cancer treatment depends on risk versus benefit, age of patient and associated comorbidities mainly. It is the clinician's decision to decide the best treatment for the patient depending the on the condition of the patient. Consult an oncologist for further guidance - Best Oncologist In India. Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
I want to chat with an oncologist i want to show a pet-scan report to him for advice
Female | 52
You can approach an oncologist via an appointment to further discuss a PET scan report if you need professional advice. This qualified doctor is best equipped to help you decipher the results.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Donald Babu
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
My friend is going through cancer treatment. But the thing is, although her side-effects are decreasing there is no sign of cancer going away. Can you tell me if immunotherapy can help her? She is battling Prostate cancer and it's been 3 months now since she was diagnosed.
I think you have mistaken with the name of the cancer. A female does not have a prostate, so no prostate cancer. Consult the treating oncologists, who will guide you and help you choose the best treatment available. Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
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
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
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
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
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