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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.

My aunt got a tumor in the kidney in 2014 and found cancer. She was 35 at that time. Since then, she has been surviving with only the right kidney. She is a diabetic patient too. Last month diagnosed with some abnormality on her other kidney too. Though it was nothing severe and was treated with medicine. But we are worried that if the other kidney also gets affected, what are her survival chances?

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Answered on 23rd May '24

Having only one kidney does not affect the quality of life to a very high extent, but any disease or disorder of the remaining kidney can be fatal and will require immediate treatment. The most important thing is such a scenario is regular follow ups with nephrologist and routine investigations such as blood tests and ultrasonography tests. This improves and also increases the chances of survivals.

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What are the types of cancer that are treated effectively using Bone marrow transplant?

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved CAR T-cell therapy to treat two types of blood cancers: acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. If you could be more specific about the disease, then we will be in better position to solve your queries.

Consult oncologists, who on evaluating the patient will guide you through the treatment and answer all your queries. Hope our answer helps you.

you can also check our blog 60 days after a bone marrow transplant for post-surgery information.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Hi doctor I'm poojashree...one of my friend has a stomach cancer...in the 2nd stage...it's curable...what we have to do for it...

Male | 23

The second stage of stomach cancer is very much treatable. Common signs can be constant stomach pain, not intended weight loss, and indigestion. Among the triggers are smoking, eating processed foods, and family history. Options for therapy can consist of both a surgical procedure, chemotherapy, and, indeed, radiation. Fully implement the oncologist's advice, to increase the possibility of the final recovery.

Answered on 12th June '24

Dr. Donald Babu

I am 45 year old woman.my hysterectomy occurs 1july 2024. Endometriod adenocarceno figa 1 found in my reports . Please suggest me how I deal with this situation.

Female | 45

A cancer disease that can attack the cells of the uterus is endometrioid adenocarcinoma. Typical symptoms include odd bleeding, which happens, don't remember any episodes of having this kind of bleeding pain in the area specified and changes in your period. The main factor responsible for the disease is unknown, but hormonal changes may be one of the causes for it. The treatment includes surgical, chemical, and radiation as the possible resolution. It's important to follow the advice of a oncologist.

Answered on 31st July '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

my mother is 71 years old diagnosed with uterus cancer. her surgery has been done and now we want to take guidelines what next we need to do

Female | 71

This type of cancer often leads to irregular bleeding and discomfort in the pelvic region. Following surgery, chemotherapy or radiation may eliminate lingering cancer cells. Regular medical examinations are crucial to track her condition. Please visit an oncologist for a personalized treatment plan.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

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

My sister-in-law is 38 years old, fighting for her life, due to breast cancer. The stage of cancer is not yet determined as the doctors are waiting for a Biopsy report and PET scan. But initial examination reveals it is in stage 4. She is admitted to Fortis hospital, Amritsar, and getting treated for the chest fluid and blood count increase while waiting for lab reports. We are planning to start her treatment in Bangalore and we are confused about which hospital could help my sister-in-law fight this cancer successfully.

Female | 38

Please share all available reports, so that I may God you further correctly.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

My name is Deval and I am from Amreli. My sister in law has been diagnosed with liver cancer. Every member of our family is traumatized. Please suggest a good hospital near our location.

Treatment for liver cancer varies with the stage of disease and condition of liver. Please share her reports for appropriate guidance.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

Hi, my mother has been diagnosed with a suspected case of breast cancer. The initial biopsy and a CT scan has been conducted.The CT scan suggests some lesions in retropectal lymph nodes too. And a PET CT scan is scheduled for the 25th of Jan. We need some guidance on which hospital to pick, and what should be ideal line of treatment. My mother lives in Kochi.

Pt require hospital admission and work up for staging and surgery. you can visit to any hospital where oncologist is available.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Brahmanand Lal

My father is diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. It started in stomach n now affected liver. Please help me in suggesting best treatment for him.

we will need more details to plan treatment

but with what information you have provided . chemotherapy has to be started

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. deepak ramraj

I am suffering from squamous carcinoma near retromolar. What is the best treatment for this type cancer?

Male | 45

First Oncologist will analyze the report and depending on the stage of the cancer, If operable surgery is the treatment of choice and depending on the stage chemotherapy and radiation might also be required

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

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

Mere known mai kisi ko liver cancer ho gaya hai please btaye hum kya kr sakte hai

Male | 43

If someone you know is dealing with liver cancer, ask them to consult a specialist in liver diseases and cancers to determine the extent and stage of the cancer. Based on the diagnosis, the doctors will recommend treatment options like surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy. They need to focus on managing symptoms and side effects, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and consider joining support groups. Regular check-ups and collaboration with their oncologist team will be important for monitoring and managing the cancer effectively.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

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

Female | 67

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..

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Donald Babu

Am 49 years old. I got affected with Melanoma skin cancer 2 years back and doctors performed surgery to remove the tumor and for 2 years cancer did not come back, again last month I got a mole appeared in the same position and in biopsy it turned out to be melanoma again. When I approached the doctors in Basavatharakam they asked me to go through the Immunotherapy but Dr Mohana Vamshi from Omega suggested to go with Radiation and tablets. Wanted to check which one would be the best option

Male | 49

Sir can we get full details and what is the present disease status with BRAF mutation status. You can also visit Oncologist near you for more information and treatment.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari

Sir my Mother age around 50 to 55 year And she has surfing pain last 2 month According to CT scan report in gall bladder cancer and it spread to liver and lymph can help me to save my mother life

Female | 50 to 55

Gallbladder cancer, especially one that has spread, can lead to severe discomfort and symptoms like abdominal pain, jaundice, or weight loss. The treatment methods could be quite different, but they commonly involve chemotherapy, targeted therapies, or palliative care to minimize the symptoms and increase the patient's quality of life. One must be acquainted with an oncologist who has a specialization in this area. They can plan her course of treatment according to her condition and needs.

Answered on 17th Dec '24

Dr. Sridhar Susheela

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

Dr. Babita Goel

Hello, I'm a 22 year old recently visited a breast clinic in Bhopal. It's almost a month now I am having breast pain, swelling, and my left nipple was inverted more than usual. After the ultrasound I was just given a leaflet about fibroadenoma and she didn't explain. My left nipple has become much more inverted and sunken in and it takes a long time to emerge. Is this something that happens with cancer? I've been worried for months now that this could be cancer even though my doctor didn't seem concerned that it was. Because I am quite young and have no such family history of cancer maybe she overlooked the situation.

Swelling or lump in breast, inverted nipple, pain in breast and lumps in axilla should always be checked thoroughly. These are very common signs which can be seen in Fibroadenoma and also early stage breast cancers. Regular Mammography and biopsy is very important to assess the exact nature of disease. So we would suggest you to undergo a biopsy and visit oncologist to know the exact nature of swelling and it's treatment plan.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari

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

How do you diagnose prostate cancer in bone marrow?

Male | 44

It can be done through a bone marrow biopsy or aspiration.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

After a hysteroscopy, I was diagnosed with cancer last week. For over a year I had been bleeding and in chronic pain since December. I'm not sure which stage it is. So, I'm here. Should I visit a gynecologist ? or what? Please advise me.

I am very sorry to know your diagnosis of cancer. I would like to know your age and also how the cancer was diagnosed, was a biopsy sent, and what is the report of that biopsy? You definitely need to see a gynecologic oncologist with your biopsy reports.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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What are the types of cancer that are treated effectively using Bone marrow transplant?

Hi doctor I'm poojashree...one of my friend has a stomach cancer...in the 2nd stage...it's curable...what we have to do for it...

I am 45 year old woman.my hysterectomy occurs 1july 2024. Endometriod adenocarceno figa 1 found in my reports . Please suggest me how I deal with this situation.

my mother is 71 years old diagnosed with uterus cancer. her surgery has been done and now we want to take guidelines what next we need to do

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

My name is Deval and I am from Amreli. My sister in law has been diagnosed with liver cancer. Every member of our family is traumatized. Please suggest a good hospital near our location.

My father is diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. It started in stomach n now affected liver. Please help me in suggesting best treatment for him.

I am suffering from squamous carcinoma near retromolar. What is the best treatment for this type cancer?

Hi, Can Immunotherapy treat all types of cancer?

Mere known mai kisi ko liver cancer ho gaya hai please btaye hum kya kr sakte hai

Sir my Mother age around 50 to 55 year And she has surfing pain last 2 month According to CT scan report in gall bladder cancer and it spread to liver and lymph can help me to save my mother life

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.

How can one know she has breast cancer

How do you diagnose prostate cancer in bone marrow?

After a hysteroscopy, I was diagnosed with cancer last week. For over a year I had been bleeding and in chronic pain since December. I'm not sure which stage it is. So, I'm here. Should I visit a gynecologist ? or what? Please advise me.

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