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.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Can Gastrointestinal bleeding cause Colon cancer?

Gastrointestinal bleeding may be one of the symptoms of colon cancer. Consult an oncologist, who on examining the patient, may advise some tests like blood tests, stool test, colonoscopy and others, based on these test reports the doctor will come to a conclusion whether the patient is having colon cancer or not, and then will guide you to choose the best treatment suitable for the patient. Hope our answer helps you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Please tell me how Mastectomy works. Are breasts conserved in this treatment or are they removed in this procedure?

Mastectomy is removal of breast. But further details are needed which are not mentioned by you, to answer your concern. Still consult general surgeons who will examine and evaluate you and then guide you regarding the procedure. Hope our answer helps you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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My mother is Squamous cell carcinoma on the tongue for one and half year now..Please guide me for cheap treatment as we dont have much money (Name: Jatin)

Please provide with all the reports along with scans we'll try and help you partly in financially sustaining treatment through our partner NGOs. Reports are needed.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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What is the treatment option for colon cancer in stage 2. What is the survival rate in stage 2?

As per my understanding you want to know the survival rate of stage 2 colon cancer. Colon cancer Stage II (adenocarcinoma) is a common and curable cancer. Depending on features of the cancer, 60-75% of patients are cured without evidence of cancer recurrence following treatment with surgery alone. Also the age of the patient, comorbidities, his general health condition also influences the outcome of the cancer. But still consult an oncologist - Best Oncologist In India. Hope our answer helps you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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How fast does sarcoma grow?

Male | 43

The growth rate of sarcomas depends on the grade. A low grade sarcoma is a slow growing Tumor which may take even an year to reach 5cm or less. On the other hand, a high grade sarcoma not only increases rapidly in size, it can also spread to other organs, like lung, very fast

Answered on 23rd May '24

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I m 21 years old female my left nipples always cracks and peels out and little blood flesh which has come out of nipples is seen I m very tensed I have consulated two doctors they oitment is still thing from three years

Female | 21

If the cracking of nipple is not responding to ointment what needs to be ruled out is a Paget's disease of the nipple. This requires a clinical examination by a breast surgeon and he or she can guide you further on the same.

Answered on 22nd June '24

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How long can one live after he/she is diagnosed with cancer stage 4? Is it possible to treat stage 4 cancer?

The survival of the patient with cancer to a great extent depends on type of cancer, stage of Cancer, location of the cancer, general condition of patient, age of the patient, associated comorbidities and many other factors.

Any cancer stage 4 does not have a good prognosis. Consult experts through this page - 10 Best Oncologist In India. They on evaluation of the cause will guide through the required treatment.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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I'm a 52 year old woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and my doctor mentioned my estrogen levels are low. How does having low estrogen impact my breast cancer treatment and prognosis?

Female | 52

Please share your reports and book a consultation, so that we may be able to help you further

Answered on 26th June '24

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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

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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

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PET-CT scan impression report shows. 1. Hypermetabolic spiculated mass in lower lobe of right lung. 2. Hypermetabolic right hilar and sub carinal lymph nodes. 3. Hypermetabolic nodule in left adrenal gland and hypodense lesion in left kidney 4. hypermetabolic multiple lytic sclerotic lesions in axial & appendicular skeleton. Lesion in proximal end of femur is susceptible for pathological fracture. which stage the cancer might be in.? How far the cancer has spread?

Male | 40

The findings from this PET-CT scan suggest the presence of multiple hypermetabolic (actively metabolizing) lesions in various parts of the body. This pattern of findings raises concerns about the possibility of metastatic cancer, meaning that cancer may have spread from its original site to other areas of the body. The exact stage and extent of cancer would require further evaluation by an oncologist from the best cancer hospital in India, including additional tests and imaging.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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My mother is 70 years old had diagnosed with ovarian cancer involving both ovaries and peritoneal and omental metastasis What could be the treatment option ?

Female | 70

First, evaluate her general condition as well as her disease progression. According to her histopathological report and staging of the disease proper treatment plan has to be made. Starting with Chemotherapy as it affects the disease, further plans of action will be made. But the entire treatment plan will be made by an oncologist depending on her general condition to undergo the treatment.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Hello, Recently my sister was diagnosed with stomach cancer.Cordailly request to tell me what should I do and where to get good treatment? Thank you

Female | 34

Kindly visit a surgical oncologist for the staging and relevant treatment. The centre for treatment depends on your location. You should visit a tertiary care cancer hospital if thats possible for you.

Answered on 5th June '24

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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

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My mother is 54 years old and she has Metastatic breast cancer stage 4… can u please advise

Female | 54

Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer is beyond the breast and has reared its ugly head in other body parts. It can be a painful body with a few other symptoms could be: shortness of breath, fatigue, and weight loss. The cancer cells are the cause of this manifesting so dangerously. Medication can come in the form of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and even surgery, but this depends on the person’s condition. Your mother must consult with an oncologist so they can choose the most appropriate treatment for her.

Answered on 25th Sept '24

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Can Gastrointestinal bleeding cause Colon cancer?

Please tell me how Mastectomy works. Are breasts conserved in this treatment or are they removed in this procedure?

My mother is Squamous cell carcinoma on the tongue for one and half year now..Please guide me for cheap treatment as we dont have much money (Name: Jatin)

What is the treatment option for colon cancer in stage 2. What is the survival rate in stage 2?

How fast does sarcoma grow?

I m 21 years old female my left nipples always cracks and peels out and little blood flesh which has come out of nipples is seen I m very tensed I have consulated two doctors they oitment is still thing from three years

How long can one live after he/she is diagnosed with cancer stage 4? Is it possible to treat stage 4 cancer?

I'm a 52 year old woman recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and my doctor mentioned my estrogen levels are low. How does having low estrogen impact my breast cancer treatment and prognosis?

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.

can you take hrt after breast cancer

My mother is 70 years old had diagnosed with ovarian cancer involving both ovaries and peritoneal and omental metastasis What could be the treatment option ?

Hello, Recently my sister was diagnosed with stomach cancer.Cordailly request to tell me what should I do and where to get good treatment? Thank you

Chances of survival from a tumor from sigmoid colon metastased to liver and lungs

My mother is 54 years old and she has Metastatic breast cancer stage 4… can u please advise

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