I was diagnosed with lung melanoma 6 months ago. Doctor gave three suggestions immunotherapy, radiotherapy or just asked to wait for three months and then do a PET scan again. And if the situation change, then only go for therapy. Otherwise, repeat the test after another three months. I am unable to take any decision. Can you please suggest to me what I should do now? Should I go for a second opinion or choose therapy?
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Answered on 23rd May '24
The oncologist needs to analyze the problem and need to study the entire case for the treatment.
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Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (354)
Diabetic 2 full body swelling edema weakness blood cancer how to relief
Male | 60
A patient suffering from diabetes type 2 as well as full body swelling, weakness, and edema might point out several serious conditions A symptom of blood cancer may be the cause of these symptoms. The build-up of blood cancer can also cause the water to get absorbed in your body and cause you to feel weak. See an oncologist immediately to get proper treatment for these symptoms. Blood cancer treatment can also help relieve these symptoms and improve your quality of life.
Answered on 10th Sept '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
Hello, I am 75 years old male suffering from esophageal cancer (malignant sq. cell Carcinoma, grade-II). Please suggest me treatment for the same.
Male | 75
Treatment depends on the stage of cancer, health condition and patient's age. Surgery, chemo, radiation therapy or a combination of all these may be included in the treatment. But that can be confirmed after physical diagnosis. At an early stage, surgery may be the only treatment. If advanced stage then chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be required to shrink the tumor before or after surgery.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sridhar Susheela
I have frequent stomach pain which is one of the early symptoms of Colon cancer. Please guide me with what I need to do.
As per my understanding the patient is having stomach pain and wants to know early symptoms of colon cancer.
Some of the signs and symptoms of colon cancer are:
- A persistent change in bowel habits, diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool
- Rectal bleeding or blood in stool
- Persistent abdominal discomfort, cramps, gas or pain
- A feeling that bowel doesn't empty completely, fullness feeling
- Weakness or physical fatigue
- Weight loss
Consult an oncologist, who on evaluating the patient will help. Hope our answer helps you.
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
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
My husband was diagnosed with cancer four months ago. Doctors initially assumed it was bone cancer, but after the pathology report came, we came to know that it's stage 4 kidney cancer. Some of our known people suggested immunotherapy as chemotherapy doesn't go for kidney cancer. We want an expert opinion on whether this is true and in that case what we should do now.
In case of Cancer involving Kidneys and has spread to other parts of body requires chemotherapy or immunotherapy. The exact plan for treatment can be decided after studying the involvement of disease and its effects on the normal functioning of the body. So if you can share all your reports with oncologist near you. He will be able to guide you towards the exact treatment plan.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari
Hi, my brother is suffering from stage II prostate cancer. Kindly suggest me line of treatment and the best Oncologists in Mumbai for the same
Stage II cancer means cancer has not yet spread outside of prostrate but is large. Treatment depends on age of patient, his general condition mainly. Radical prostatectomy is done and if during surgery it is found that cancer has spread or if few months after surgery PSA has increased, then external beam radiation is considered. Either solely external beam radiation, or brachytherapy, or both are considered depending on patient's condition and cancer stage. If patient has serious health issues then radiation therapy with brachytherapy is planned. Regular follow up with clinician is very important. Please consult an oncologist - Oncologists in Mumbai. Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
Is HPV the vaccine given for cervical cancer prevention?
Female | 10
Yes the HPV vaccine is indeed given for the prevention of cervical cancer. The vaccine helps protect against certain strains of HPV that are known to cause cervical cancer, as well as other types of cancer and genital warts.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
Hello im 22 years old girl....I have one side nipple (tit) dryness problem .... why it's so?
Female | 22
Difficult to answer this question without examination and history, though broadly speaking sinister cause like cancer is rare in such young age, benign skin problems are more common. However it'll be advisable to visit a surgeon for evaluation..
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Tushar Pawar
Sir 3-4 th stage liver cancer k liye kitna paisa kharcha hoga or kiya sasthy sathi card chale ga is hospitals mai.
Male | 54
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
I am the prostrate cancer patient ,on 2016 done the Radiatipn & Horman therapy Now my Psa raise to 3..so need the next openipn
Male | 62
If your PSA level has risen after previous treatments for prostate cancer,Plz consult with the best oncology hospital in India or your urologist. An increase in PSA levels may indicate a recurrence or progression of the cancer. The next steps will depend on your health, the extent of the cancer, and the treatments you've already received..
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
What are the advantages of enzyme therapy for cancer?
Female | 36
Enzyme therapy for cancer uses enzymes to break down cancer cells. The advantage of this therapy is that it may be less toxic than traditional cancer treatments and could potentially target cancer cells more specifically.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sridhar Susheela
Hey Doctors my name is Pelisa Kanzi any advice I have stage 2 breast cancer, I’m done with Cheme, operation and radiation,I’m going to ge that tablets I’m will eat for 5 years, my question is that the cancer can’t come back again?
Female | 41
There is a probablity of breast cancer recurrance. But taking regular prescribed medications and regular follow up with your oncologist can help you to avoid any such circumstances. In case you want to have a second opinion regadrding this concern you can check this list of oncologists as well.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Donald Babu
I have recently been diagnosed with stage 2 cervical adenocarcinoma. I have no idea what to expect and am feeling anxious. Please refer me to a doctor. I am from Noida.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
My daughter was diagnosed with diffuse brain stem glioma. South African doctors says there knowledge of this rare cancer is very limited thus they cannot do anything for our princess. Please assist
Female | 4
Diffuse brain stem glioma is a rare cancer. It develops in the brain stem. Your daughter's symptoms - headaches, double vision, walking issues, speech troubles - are common. We don't know the exact cause, but it mostly affects children. Treatment may involve surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. You must consult an oncologist.
Answered on 31st July '24
Dr. Donald Babu
How can one know she has breast cancer
Female | 20
It is possible to diagnose breast cancer by self-examination in that you have a look and feel for any lumps or other abnormal changes in the tissue. However, please note that breast cancer can also be symptomless, so a person needs to have examinations by an endocrinologist or gynecologist once in a while.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
Hello, Can I know how fast does secondary liver cancer spread?
Secondary liver cancer means that the cancers has metastasized in liver from primary site elsewhere in body. Regular medication and follow up with doctor is important. It is IV grade cancer with bad prognosis. Consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or any city convenient for you, they will evaluate the patient and advice accordingly. Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
In 2020 ultrasound showed a complex ovarian cyst on one ovary measuring 3cm. The other cyst was normal. There was followup after three months with u-s and mri that showed no increase in size. No further follow ups. I read that complex cysts are at risk for malignancy, particularly for older women, and require monitoring. Wouldn’t that mean every six to twelve months? So my other questions are if EVERY complex cyst should have monitoring? And is it recommended to have oophorectomy and possibly hysterectomy assuming good health with no preexisting conditions? Thank you.
Female | 82
Complex ovarian cysts can have a risk of malignancy and usually require monitoring. Whether to undergo oophorectomy or hysterectomy should be based on the characteristics of the cyst, overall health, and personal preferences. You must consider what your doctor suggests.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Donald Babu
Does Colon cancer affect a person's digestive system? How bad does it get as colon cancer progresses?
Colon cancer is cancer that affects the part of digestive system. So definitely effects a persons digestive system. Some of the colon cancer symptoms are Blood (usually dark red or black) in the stool, Constipation and diarrhea, Long, thin, pencil-like stools, Fatigue and weakness, Abdominal pain or bloating, Unexplained weight loss. These symptoms worsens as the colon cancer progresses.
Consult an oncologist, who on examining the patient will answer all your queries. Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
Merhaba kuzenim mesane kanseri teşhisi konuldu.doktorlar 2 ye bölünmüş durumda , bazısı ameliyattan önce kemoterapi diyor bazısıameliyattan kemoterapi diyo lütfen yardım edip aydınlatırmışız çok çaresiziz
Erkek | 46
The treatment for bladder cancer is a combination of surgery and chemotherapy. Whether chemotherapy precedes or follows surgery is dependent on the stage of the cancer. It is necessary to pay a visit to a urologist or oncologist who is a professional in the treatment of bladder cancer so that he/she can assist you more appropriately.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sridhar Susheela
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