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Female | 4

Can experts treat diffuse brain stem glioma effectively?

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

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Answered on 31st July '24

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.

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Male | 57

It may vary depending on the indication and technology employed. Please consult with reports.

Answered on 26th June '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

Dr. Shubham Jain

I am from Raipur. I have an ovarian cyst and the situation is very complex. My doctor referred me to gynecology oncology. But here, facilities are not advanced, and I don't know whom to consult. Can you please recommend a good oncologist for my situation?

Please share your reports. Treatment options vary based on your reports and desire to preserve child bearing ability. We can subsequently discuss treatment options suitable for you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

Dr. Shubham Jain

I am writing for my father's treatment. He has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in April 2018. He had gone through 6 cycles of of Alimta and carboplatin till October and then two cylces of Alimta only till December 2018. Up to October, he was doing great, had no side effects and his tumor size went down. After that he became very fatigued and also his tumor size increased significantly. In January 2019, Doctor put him on Docetaxel and so far he is doing good with no side effect. But, we would like to continue his treatment in your reputed hospital. I have attached his initial PET scan (April 2018) and recent PET scan (January 2019) along with few other CT scan. I appreciate if you could suggest me the doctor for his treatment and help me getting the appointments. Also, it would be very helpful if you can give me idea about the expenses. Since he will be coming from Bangladesh, it will take time to get visa and arrange rest of the stuff. Currently I am in Canada and planning to join him during his initial treatment at your hospital, preferably in March.

He will have to consult medical oncologist to make a treatment plan. everything will have to be looked into in detail before advising a plan. I suggest you to continue Docetaxel until that time. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

Hello, I want to know if breasts are removed in Breast Cancer surgeries, or are there any other methods in which there is no need of removing the whole breasts?

Female | 46

The biology and behavior of breast cancer will be considered for planning the treatment of breast cancer. Treatment options also depends on several factors like the tumor subtype, hormone receptor status, stage of the tumor, patient's age, general health, menopausal status, and preferences. The presence of known mutations in inherited breast cancer genes, such as BRCA1 or BRCA2. There are some general steps commonly preferred for treating early-stage and locally advanced breast cancer. Doctors generally recommend surgery to remove the tumor in breast. Though the goal of surgery is to remove all the cancer which is visible but microscopic cells sometimes remain behind. Therefore another surgery may be required. For cancers which are large or are rapidly growing, the clinician suggest systemic treatment with chemotherapy or hormonal therapy before surgery. This is called neo-adjuvant therapy. This helps in shrinking the tumor which is easy to operate; also breast can be preserved in some cases. After surgery it is important to check for recurrence. Then adjuvant therapy is advised. Adjuvant therapies may include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and/or hormonal therapy When surgery to remove the cancer is not possible, it is called inoperable, and then Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, and/or hormonal therapy may be given to shrink the cancer. For recurrent cancer, treatment options depend on how the cancer was first treated and the characteristics of the cancer. What will be the line of treatment in your case will depend on your clinical condition. You can take one more opinion to a clear understanding of your concerns. Consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or any other city you find convenient.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Dr. Babita Goel

How long is chemotherapy for colon cancer

Duration of Chemotherapy is decided after the biopsy report. Usually Chemotherapy for stage 2-3 colon cancer is generally 3-6 months.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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I harira bano age 46years female I AM suffering to bleeding nose early breast cancer treatment taken

Female | 46

Please share your reports. We can subsequently discuss treatment options for you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

Dr. Shubham Jain

My mother have diagnosed breast Cancer and now condition is metastsis spread in lungs, now problem in breathing So suggest what I do

Female | 50

Sorry to hear that she's sufferring from breast cancer.. Ensure she receives appropriate medical care and treatment. Seek second opinions if needed. And consult with her oncologist for personalized advice and guidance. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Donald Babu

Dr. Donald Babu

I want to get treatment in Tata Memorial ,Kolkata. it is free of cost or How much maximum amount should I have to get full treatment of stage 1 skin cancer?

contact the hospital directly

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. deepak ramraj

My uncle has gastric cancer.. what are the treatment options for him? Are any monoclonal antibodies available in india for this?

need the biopsy and other test report to decide on treatment 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. deepak ramraj

Her 2 POSITIVE Right Breast Cancer ,after Chemo sessions planned for surgery, how many methods of surgeries are available, is there any difference of methodology from other hospitals of Hyderabad to Tata Memorial one. want to have opinion for the surgery sir,

Female | 57

There are several different methods of surgery that can be used to treat right breast cancer. The most common treatments are mastectomy (removal of the entire breast), breast-conserving surgery, and lymph node dissection. The type of surgery for you will depend on the size and location of the tumor, the stage of the cancer, and the your individual preferences. The methodology for performing surgery at Tata Memorial Hospital is likely to be similar to that of other hospitals in Hyderabad. However, there may be slight differences due to the individual expertise and experience of the surgeons at each hospital. You discuss your options with your doctor and ask for their opinion on the best type of surgery for you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

My mother pet ct scan report shows that active metastatic bilateral supraclavicular and right paratracheal lymphadenopathy. Please give me the right advice for better treatment in which hospital.

Hello,

Please attach your reports-
a)CBC & CRP 
b)Liver function test
c)PET scan

Hope that helps,
Regards,
Dr sahoo (9937393521)

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo

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