My mother 87 years old diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. PET

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.

Female | 87

My mother 87 years old diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. PET scan blood tests done three days before and are available. Opinion is requested

Cancer

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Samruddhi Bhartiya

Member of team ClinicSpots.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (357)

Hello , my mother 52 y/o was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma . She underwent operation 6 months back for that and received 30 radiation therapies . Due to this , she developed osteradionecrosis . Does ayurveda holds cure to it without surgery ?

Female | 52

Osteoradionecrosis is a serious condition that occurs after radiation therapy, and while Ayurveda offers supportive care to improve overall health, it may not fully cure this condition without surgery. It's essential to consult with a maxillofacial surgeon or an oncologist who can provide the best treatment options based on your mother's specific condition.

Answered on 1st Aug '24

Dr. Donald Babu

This hospital have oncology department

Female | 65

Which hospital are you referring to.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

With a high level of CA 125 about 56.6 mol. The doc. has decided to remove both my ovaries and uterus.. Dont you think i should do more rest before removing the uterus.? I wish to inform you i have two ovarian cyst. A high level of CA 125 is cancer?

Female | 39

CA 125 can be high in the blood which sometimes shows the presence of ovarian cancer in the body. Special cases when cysts are related to this cancer. The patient might feel bloated, have pain in the pelvis area, and experience problems with eating. It is necessary to get rid of the ovaries and uterus so that the cancer does not get worse. Relaxing more won't make any difference as the surgery will remain necessary. However, it would be best if you stick to the doctor's advice to get the preferred results.

Answered on 5th Nov '24

Dr. Donald Babu

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

Dear sir i am from Bangladesh my patient is suffered from Acute Leukemia (ALL) we need guide line

Male | 52

Need guide line Chemotherapy after appropriate investigation. Treatment is based of the stage and patient condition. Kindly meet a medical oncologist to guide you through the treatment

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

My grandfather suffering from Esophageal cancer and his age is 68 years, so what is the possible treatment for this, and which is the best caring hospital in Chennai?

The treatment of esophageal cancer depends upon several factors stage, fitness level, and type. Treatment modalities can be surgical intervention, chemotherapy, and/ or radiation therapy. In Chennai, prominent hospitals such as Apollo Hospitals, MIOT International, or Cancer Institute (WIA) are options for advanced treatment. Consulting an oncologist is essential to evaluate your grandfather’s condition and determine the optimal treatment plan that addresses his requirements.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Donald Babu

•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 father had suffered 4th stage of lung cancer. we identifed 2015 treated in Basavatarakam indo american cancer hospital in hyderabad.They started chemoteherapy around 16 sittings after they stopped.we dont have any issue 2018 december.Again continuosuly cough we are again consult doctor they are given 2 chemo sittings after they can review by CT Scan they said no use for chemo and stopped the treatment.Give me any suggetions for me there is any alternative treatment.

Hello, please attach your detail reports -

a)Liver function test

b)CRP & CBC

c)PET scan

Hope that helps,

Regards,

Dr sahoo (9937393521)

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo

I'm asking on behalf of my sister. She is 61 years old. She had breast cancer treatment in 2012, a mastectomy. 2018 she as diagnosed with still disease. She has other pre existing conditions, high blood Pressure, diabetes, thybroids and lupus. She has now been diagnosed with bone cancer. The hospital doctor says they can't treat the cancer because if her other conditions. She wants to fight this. Is there a realistic chance her cancer can be treated to extend her life. I've heard the proton beam is very successful.

Female | 61

Sir please get in touch with our experienced team of Oncologists for a consult as they have to determine whether it is same disease or new and what is best treatment strategy from a holistic point of view.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari

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

I am a 24 year old girl presenting all classic symptoms of hogdkins lymphoma, but im not sure what is the next step

Female | 24

I know it is hard to have symptoms that seem like Hodgkin's lymphoma. This kind of cancer can make the lymph nodes swell up. It can make you feel very tired too. You might lose weight without trying. You might get sweaty at night. The best thing to do is see a doctor who treats cancer. The doctor might need to do a test called a biopsy to know for sure if you have Hodgkin's lymphoma. The biopsy can help the doctor plan the right treatment for you.

Answered on 8th Oct '24

Dr. Donald Babu

Granulomatous cheilitis I had this problm frm last several mnths

Female | 36

You can try Tab Rebagen 100 mg thrice a day for 14 days. You can take this medicine after meals.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganapathi Kini

can you take hrt after breast cancer

Female | 33

After breast cancer hormone replacement therapy is usually not recommended. HRT needs careful consideration. It may not be suitable particularly if your cancer is sensitive to hormones. Having a thorough conversation with your oncologist about what suitable for you is most important.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Donald Babu

I'm suffering from bone tumor on my hip joint knee joint and in hand fingers can u suggest the best hospital in Chennai for to treat bone tumor.

you can consult in any govt hospital and corporate hospital.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Brahmanand Lal

I am suffering from severe stomach pain due to colon cancer stage 4, any medicine for pain relief

Male | 53

This pain occurs because the tumor is pressing on your belly inside. To relieve it, the doctor can prescribe you stronger drugs than those sold in the drugstore. These medicines are designed to ease the pain and make you comfortable. Keep telling your doctor how you feel so that they can change the medication when necessary to control the pain effectively.

Answered on 5th Nov '24

Dr. Sridhar Susheela

My brother son with cancer symptoms based on few tests like open biopsy. In his right side just above the collar bone. But doctor is telling that. He have to wait for 45 days time to get final confirmation. On this situation we have to wait. Or to find out the position shall we go to which hospital is best in tamilnadu and India also. My brother son 24 years age

its very diffucult to comment. you may take second opinion.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Brahmanand Lal

Hello, can we lead a normal life without a Colon, also is Colon cancer curable?

The treatment of the colon cancer depends on the size, stage ant the type of the cancer, general condition of the patient, and age of the patient and associated comorbidities. Main available treatments are chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery and others. But still Consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or any other city you like. Hope our answer helps you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

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?

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.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari

Her injury was November 06, 2021 C5 incomplete. Does she qualify for Bone Marrow therapy?

Female | 29

Bone marrow therapy is not used to treat spinal cord injuries, including C5 incomplete injuries. Treatment for spinal cord injuries focuses on rehabilitation, physical therapy, and medical management to maximize function and improve quality of life.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

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

Sahi sujhav ke liye reports share karein

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

My mother 87 years old diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. PET scan blood tests done three days before and are available. Opinion is requested

Samruddhi Bhartiya

Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (357)

Hello , my mother 52 y/o was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma . She underwent operation 6 months back for that and received 30 radiation therapies . Due to this , she developed osteradionecrosis . Does ayurveda holds cure to it without surgery ?

This hospital have oncology department

With a high level of CA 125 about 56.6 mol. The doc. has decided to remove both my ovaries and uterus.. Dont you think i should do more rest before removing the uterus.? I wish to inform you i have two ovarian cyst. A high level of CA 125 is cancer?

What are the symptoms one can experience if they have Eye Cancer? Are they noticeable or do they go unnoticed?

Dear sir i am from Bangladesh my patient is suffered from Acute Leukemia (ALL) we need guide line

My grandfather suffering from Esophageal cancer and his age is 68 years, so what is the possible treatment for this, and which is the best caring hospital in Chennai?

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.

I am a 24 year old girl presenting all classic symptoms of hogdkins lymphoma, but im not sure what is the next step

Granulomatous cheilitis I had this problm frm last several mnths

can you take hrt after breast cancer

I'm suffering from bone tumor on my hip joint knee joint and in hand fingers can u suggest the best hospital in Chennai for to treat bone tumor.

I am suffering from severe stomach pain due to colon cancer stage 4, any medicine for pain relief

Hello, can we lead a normal life without a Colon, also is Colon cancer curable?

Her injury was November 06, 2021 C5 incomplete. Does she qualify for Bone Marrow therapy?

Sir 3-4 th stage liver cancer k liye kitna paisa kharcha hoga or kiya sasthy sathi card chale ga is hospitals mai.

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