Female | 67
Should I Pursue Chemo for Aggressive Breast Cancer Spread?
Keeley Mums cancer has spread too far and has been deemed too aggressive for surgery. It started off in the breast and has spread to her brain, throat, lungs, liver and now also into her lymph nodes... She has been referred to oncology, who will look at her case and decide whether she is a fit for chemotherapy, and once they meet her they will decide if she is strong enough to go through it. IF mum is able to have the chemo, she will either be given a course of tablets to take, I believe they are one tablet a week. Or she will be given chemo via an IV and will have to go to once every three weeks for a few hours. If mum decides not to have chemo she will be referred to palliative care
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Answered on 23rd May '24
If breast cancer advances to the brain, throat, lungs, liver, and lymph nodes, it is advanced cancer. Breast Cancer naturally develops in the cells of the human breast. But when cancer cells are balooned in size, it is called breast tumor. Chemotherapy treatment is regarded as one of the most popular therapies for advanced Breast Cancer. Chemotherapy can be done as an outpatient procedure if your mom can physically handle the treatment..
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Hi my husband was diagnosed with secondary lung cancer. Doctors asked for immunotherapy. Should we consult for a second opinion or is it fine to go with immunotherapy?
Male | 53
Please consult Medical Oncologist so that he can advice you properly with a protocol. In recent times immunotherapy works best for lung cancer.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Mukesh Carpenter
I have pain in my throat।।I m a smoker do I have throat cancer
Male | 30
Persistent throat pain can have many causes.. and while smoking is a known risk factor for throat cancer, it doesn't necessarily mean you have cancer if you experience throat pain. There are many other possible reasons for throat discomfort, like infections, allergies, acid reflux, or even smoking-related issues like irritation and inflammation. If you're very concerned you can visit for a checkup at your nearest cancer hospital.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
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
I want to know about Triple-negative breast cancer as our doctor hinted that my aunt has signs of this specific type of breast cancer.
Female | 57
The term triple-negative breast cancer means that the cancer cells do not have estrogen or progesterone receptors and does not make too much of the protein called HER2. ( therefore the cells test "negative" on all 3 tests.)
Triple-negative breast cancer has less treatment options available than other types of invasive breast cancer. The reason being the cancer cells do not have enough estrogen or progesterone receptors or HER2 protein for hormone therapy or targeted drugs to work.
Treatment options are chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery mainly. But consulting clinician on time and starting the treatment is important. Regular follow up with doctor with lifestyle modifications and counselling will help. Consult an oncologist.
Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
Hi, My father diagnose stage 3 gallbladder cancer currently in CT scan. Please advise about the treatment and doctor.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. deepak ramraj
My father have oral cancer I want to know about car t cell therapy
Male | 72
CAR-T cell therapy is a type of immune therapy, which can be beneficial in treating some cancers, but not always. A doctor will be able to find out whether such therapy suits his condition and to advise him on the best therapy in his case. It is vital to consult an oncologist to receive the best in terms of treatment.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sridhar Susheela
My bade papa has been detected having a cancer in gall bladder 4th stage
Male | 64
I'm sorry to know that.. At this stage, treatment options may be limited, and the focus often shifts towards palliative care to manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
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
Dr. Donald Babu
My husband was just diagnosed with AML Type 4. I am desperately seeking treatment for him. He is currently in hospital in Jamaica as he was admitted to start chemotherapy; however, that has been delayed due to him returning a positive Covid test. Please offer any advice/assistance. Thanks in advance.
Male | 41
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Donald Babu
One of my friend is suffering from CLL, he is 23, and sometimes he go through bleeding and fever, are there chances of him being fine again?
Male | 23
There is no guaranteed cure for chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Long term outlook may vary with individual specific cases. Chemotherapy may help to manage the disease, but the goal is usually to help manage symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sridhar Susheela
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
Answered on 26th June '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
My relative has mixed ovarian tumour (serous/mucinous type)...what is it and can it be treated successfully ?
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Dr Deepa Bandgar
My wife has been dignoes Brest cancer
Female | 43
Answered on 5th June '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
Dr. Garvit Chitkara
Hi there, My brother is been diagnosed with Lymphoma cancer Stage 4. Please advice which hospital will be best in India for his treatment.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani
Sir , Do u perform colonoscopy
Female | 47
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Neetu Rathi
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 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
I want to know about the early signs of throat cancer. What are the treatment options for it? If throat cancer is detected in its early stages, can it be cured without visiting any hospital?
Early signs of throat cancer can be persistent cough, throat irritation, wheezing, difficulty in swallowing, unexplained fatigue, weight loss and many more, but to treat any kind of disease you need to visit a doctor, don't come to a conclusion and don't try to treat it yourself.
Consult a doctor and get evaluated and have one to one consultation with an oncologist to get a better idea of your concerns. Consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai or any other city nearest to you. Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
This hospital have oncology department
Female | 65
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
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