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low estrogen and breast cancer

Q: Is India good at cancer treatment?

India is at par with developed nations when it comes to cancer treatment. The country has experienced oncologists and cutting-edge technology to cater to the needs of several cancer patients from across the world. The medical facilities have a stellar reputation and are amongst the best cancer hospitals in the world. Thousands of patients from India and abroad avail satisfied cancer treatment in India every year. It is one of the leading medical destinations that is treating all forms of cancer.

Q: Is chemotherapy-free in India?

There are many hospitals in India that provide free cancer treatment, including chemotherapy to people who are not financially stable. The Government of India has launched several schemes and initiatives to help people from poor economic backgrounds in their cancer treatment. The chemotherapy cost in Indian government hospitals is much lower than in private institutions. Given below are a few hospitals that offer free chemotherapy in India: Regional Cancer Center, Thiruvananthapuram TATA Memorial Hospital, Mumbai Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore

Q: What is the success rate of cancer treatments in India?

The success rate of treatment for cancer depends on the stage of the cancer at which the patient undergoes treatment. According to Onco Surgeon and Vice Chairman of Asian Cancer Institute Ramakant Deshpande, patients who approach medical help in the first stage of cancer most often have an 85% chance of cure. Likewise, many Indian and international patients have received treatment for cancer in India. The country has ample skilled oncologists, is proficient in medical science and treatment costs are also very affordable. All these forces combined make India a leading destination to cure cancer.

Q: What are the different types of urological cancers?

The types of urological cancers are: Bladder cancer: This type of cancer sees abnormal cell growth along the line of the urinary bladder or the small sac that collects urine for excretion. Renal (kidney) cancer: This type of cancer forms in the small tubes that clean the blood of the kidneys. This rare form of cancer occurs in the part of the kidney that connects to the bladder. Testicular cancer: This is another rare form of cancer that occurs in either of the testicles. Penile Cancer: This cancer is rare and affects the penis - the reproductive organ of men. Urethral cancer: This type of cancer occurs in the urethra, the tube that conducts urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. Urethral cancer is rare, and it occurs more often in men than in women.

Q: What is the diagnosis procedure for urological cancer?

Diagnosing bladder cancer Cystoscopy Biopsy Urine Cytology Imaging Test Diagnosing kidney cancer Blood and urine tests Imaging tests Biopsy Diagnosing testicular cancer Blood tests Testicular ultrasound Surgery to remove a testicle (radical inguinal orchiectomy) Diagnosing penile cancer Biopsy Diagnosing urethral cancer Blood and urine tests Cystoscopy CT scan Biopsy

Q: What are the causes of stomach cancer?

A genetic mutation (change) in the stomach cells is the major cause of stomach cancer, which causes the cells to grow fast and eventually form tumors. The following are risk factors that might raise a person's chances of developing stomach cancer: Family background Smoking Overweight from Smoking Human pathogen (H. gastric) bacterium disease A salt-heavy diet A diet that is lacking in fruits and veggies

Q: How can stomach cancer be cured?

Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation are the major treatments for stomach cancer. You might get one or a combination of these treatments. You could need chemotherapy before surgery if it's suggested. If the tumor is in the upper region of your stomach, including the oesophagus-stomach junction, you may need radiation before surgery. Chemotherapy and radiation are usually used after surgery. The primary goal of treatment is to eradicate the tumor and any other cancerous cells in your body as completely as possible. A cure is believed to be achievable in 20 to 30 percent of stomach cancer patients.

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?

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•Diffuse hypermetabolic FDG uptake seen over axial and appendicular skeleton with no CT changes, likely proliferative for CBC • Enlarged spleen (19,4 cm) with ause hypermetabolic FDG uptake of SUVmax~3.5. •FDG avid descending colon mural wall thickening reaching~9 mm thick with SUVmax~2.6. What does this mean in a leukemia case? is the case in late stages?

Male | 70

Leukemia causes lots of cell activity in bones, spleen, and colon. The words show leukemia spread to these body parts. Enlarged spleen and colon thickening are signs. It's critical to discuss findings with healthcare team. This allows planning best treatment.

Answered on 30th July '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

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

My Self Lalit from India. My Mother is Stage 4 cancer patient. I want to Know that Initially doctors give letrozole medicine but now they have changed it to anastrozole which is less effective than letrozole.

Female | 43

There in no reported difference in efficacy of these two drugs.

Answered on 10th July '24

Dr. Shiv Mishra

In bone marrow test 11% blast means wht

Male | 19

Bone marrow test showing 11% blasts generally suggests an increased presence of immature or abnormal blood cells. This finding may indicate potential issues with blood cell production and can be associated with conditions like leukemia. Consult a hematologist or oncologist from best cancer hospital in India.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Donald Babu

I want to know best hospital for the treatment of poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma head and neck

can contact Fortis hospital banerghatta Bangalore for further assistance

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. deepak ramraj

Is there any treatment for cholangiocarcinoma? 4th stage of cancer Hoping for your quick response Do you know any good hospitals in India? Thank you

depending of the condition of the patient systemic therapy is the choice of treatment

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. deepak ramraj

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.

u shud definitely undergo radioactive iodine therapy and can get it done in new delhi itself

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Mangesh Yadav

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

Lumps at left chest.. what to do??

Male | 30

You seem to have bumps in your left breast area. Bumps can result from various causes like infections, cysts, or swollen lymph nodes. If the bumps hurt, increase in size, or cause other issues, it's crucial to consult an oncologist. Some bumps are harmless, but others require treatment.

Answered on 25th July '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Hi all. My mom diagnosed with breast cancer grade 3 ... I have done all the reports and looking for a good treatmnt for her with the price I can afford... So kindly send me the details of the surgery to remove the breast and chemotherapy and radiation sessions apprx price. Thank you in advance

Female | 44

Surgery can be a breast conservation surgery or a modified radical mastectomy. Costing will depend on the treatment plan and other factors . Kindly get in touch via consultation and further plan and other factors can be discussed

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

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

Cirrhotic patient for 12 years having HCC, bilirubin 14.57,metastasis in lungs. Any treatment possible?

Male | 76

For a cirrhotic patient with hepatocellular carcinoma and lung metastasis, treatment options can vary. You must consult with a professional oncologist or hepatologist for personalized advice.
Possible treatments are transarterial chemoembolization, radiofrequency ablation, systemic therapy, or palliative care, which depends on patient condition..

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Donald Babu

Hello, my aunt was diagnosed with a brain tumor after a bad fall on December 31st. We were advised that surgery would be impossible due to her age and other considerations and she would be unable to undergo chemo, therefore she will be treated solely with steroids. We are not sure about this hence would like to go for a second opinion. She has diabetes also. We are from Kolkata.

Please consult medical oncologist so that he can prescribe you proper line of treatment.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Mukesh Carpenter

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

Dr. Shubham Jain

Hello, I wanted to ask can Pancreas be transplanted and can it increase the survival rate of the patient?

Yes, Pancreas can definitely be transplanted in a patient. Certain protocol has to be followed for transplant. The survival rate of patient undergoing a pancreas transplant can is ten years or more, on an average. Consult pancreas transplant doctors, who on evaluation of the patient will guide you through the best treatment available. Hope our answer helps you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

My sister has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer (started with tumor in rectum- polyps acrood colon and now we just the scans done and it has spread in pancreas, bones etc. I'm ready to go anywhere to get her treated. PLEASE HELP!!

Hello,please send these reports -

a)PET scan

b)Liver function test

c)CRP & CBC

Hope that helps,

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Dr sahoo (9937393521)

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo

Hello, my mother is 44 years old. She has done USG and FNAC tests. USG report says that Fibroadenoma and FNAC report say that ductal carcinoma. What can I do to cure these? Please suggest

Hello Mithun, Surgery is the main treatment for DCIS. The most common type of breast cancer is ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), indicating the cancer cell growth starts in the milk ducts. The goal of therapy for DCIS is to prevent the development of invasive breast cancer. Therapeutic approaches include surgery, radiation therapy, and adjuvant endocrine therapy. Patients with DCIS undergo local treatment with breast-conserving therapy (BCT) or mastectomy. BCT consists of lumpectomy (also called breast-conserving surgery, wide excision, or partial mastectomy) followed in most cases by adjuvant radiation. Patients found to have invasive or micro-invasive disease at surgery should be managed accordingly. Although mastectomy achieves excellent long-term survival with a local recurrence rate on the order of 1 per cent, it provides overly aggressive treatment for many women. BCT has less morbidity but is associated with a higher risk of local recurrence. Hormone therapy and radiation therapy are adjuvant therapies if considered. Consult an oncologist for further guidance - Best Oncologist In India. Hope my answer helps you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

What are the symptoms of Colon cancer? Do I need to consult a doctor immediately if I encounter some of the symptoms?

Symptoms of colon cancer will depend on the location and stage of cancer. Just by knowing symptoms one cant come to diagnose. It is advisable to show to a clinician to avoid confusion and panic. Some of the common symptoms of colon cancer are: A persistent change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool, Rectal bleeding or blood in stool, Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain., a feeling that bowel doesn't empty completely, weakness or fatigue, unexplained weight loss ,vomiting and others. But these symptoms can be found in other abdominal diseases, and therefore can't be diagnosed. You should consult a Gastroenteritis Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or those based in any other city, on an urgent basis. On examining the patient and after studying the reports of investigation like blood test, colonoscopy, CT, they will be in a position to answer your queries regarding colon cancer. Hope our answer helps you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Worried I have cancer to many systoms

Male | 57

Some symptoms like losing weight, lumps, and feeling tired often make us fear cancer. But lots of other factors can also cause these signs. Weight changes, lumpy areas, constant fatigue – these might be worrisome, yet they don't necessarily mean cancer. Sure, cancer remains a possibility if symptoms persist. Many other reasons exist for such symptoms. If concerned, consult a doctor – they'll provide guidance.

Answered on 24th July '24

Dr. Sridhar Susheela

I am from Delhi. My father is 63 years old. We have suffered through the wrong treatment. In July, he was diagnosed with a spot in the right lung called a pulmonary nodule. And we were relieved to know that it was benign. Since mid-December, he has started falling ill several times and even lost appetite. Then two weeks back we asked for some tests again. We did a PET scan and some other tests and found that it is malignant and cancer has now spread across both lungs. We are all shattered by this news. We are about to lose him with the wrong treatment. Please refer to the best lung cancer doctor who can deal with this situation. We are not in a condition to trust a doctor based on reviews. Please help us. Please.

It looks like it was misdiagnosed. So, suggest you visit an oncologist and take the treatment forward

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

low estrogen and breast 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?

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

Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (357)

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?

My Self Lalit from India. My Mother is Stage 4 cancer patient. I want to Know that Initially doctors give letrozole medicine but now they have changed it to anastrozole which is less effective than letrozole.

In bone marrow test 11% blast means wht

I want to know best hospital for the treatment of poorly differentiated squamous cell carcinoma head and neck

Is there any treatment for cholangiocarcinoma? 4th stage of cancer Hoping for your quick response Do you know any good hospitals in India? Thank you

Hi, Can Immunotherapy treat all types of cancer?

Lumps at left chest.. what to do??

Hi all. My mom diagnosed with breast cancer grade 3 ... I have done all the reports and looking for a good treatmnt for her with the price I can afford... So kindly send me the details of the surgery to remove the breast and chemotherapy and radiation sessions apprx price. Thank you in advance

Cirrhotic patient for 12 years having HCC, bilirubin 14.57,metastasis in lungs. Any treatment possible?

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, I wanted to ask can Pancreas be transplanted and can it increase the survival rate of the patient?

My sister has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer (started with tumor in rectum- polyps acrood colon and now we just the scans done and it has spread in pancreas, bones etc. I'm ready to go anywhere to get her treated. PLEASE HELP!!

Hello, my mother is 44 years old. She has done USG and FNAC tests. USG report says that Fibroadenoma and FNAC report say that ductal carcinoma. What can I do to cure these? Please suggest

What are the symptoms of Colon cancer? Do I need to consult a doctor immediately if I encounter some of the symptoms?

Worried I have cancer to many systoms

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