My mother is suffering from 4th stage lungs cancer. Her treatment

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?

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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 | 50

My mother is suffering from 4th stage lungs cancer. Her treatment is going on at Balco medical hospital raipur. Currently radiotherapy is running and it will end on this friday. After radiotherapy doctors wants to start chemotherapy from this friday. Therefore we want to consult with doctor of Tata Memorial Hospital regarding chemotherapy and future treatment plan. Is chemotherapy essential or it can be cured by homeopathy or ayurved? Actually problem starts from leg pain and hip pain just like sciatica before 3-4 weeks and is still present. Should we consult with any orthopedics doctor or any other department doctor? If we will start chemotherapy can we take medicine of other department doctors? We are not able to understand which is the correct path for future treatment.

1 Answer

Samruddhi Bhartiya

Member of team ClinicSpots.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Please don't go for ayurved or homeopathy, what clinically approved doctors state regarding cancer is the only course of action that you should follow for your mother. You can consult an orthopedic with the permission of doctor who's handling your mother's case, and your mother can consume medicines of other departments only if the doctor gives her the permission, otherwise it can cause complications. However, even if she can't take treatments for other disorders/symptoms without doctor's permission, she or you can still cross-check the possible options for allopathic treatments regarding cancer, with other oncologists. Our page will help you find experts dealing in similar domain - Lung Cancer Treatment doctors in India. Additionally, our blog may help give insights on different methods carried out for treating cancer and what benefits does each offer - Cancer Treatment in India.

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Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (360)

[URGENT] Someone i know has 3 tumours, 1 in their lungs, 1 in their kidneys, can Chemo help them? Also, they’re doctor is arriving in 3 days, do we wait for him or do we need to be quicker?

Male | 45

Chemo can be used as a therapy if in case you have cancerous tumors such as in the lungs and kidneys. The choice is whether to try the chemo or not, which is to be done by a professional who is familiar with the individual condition of the patient and who can look at their medical history. It is highly advisable to seek the opinion of an oncologist for a thorough evaluation and care of the cancer.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Whether immunetherapy helps in cancer after taking chemotherapy and radiation and advanced stage.

Female | 70

Immunotherapy is a very effective treatment options in select cancers in advanced stages. Please consult with your reports for guidance.

Answered on 26th June '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

Stomach Cancer ke patient ko elaz kiya h

Female | 52

Treatment for stomach cancer includes surgery to remove tumors, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and potentially immunotherapy. The specific treatment plan depends on factors like the cancer's stage and the patient's overall health.
Palliative care is used to manage symptoms, and experimental treatments are done. The choice of treatment will be determined by your oncologist team, consulting with the patient.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

dear mrs/mr my mom has UTERINE cancer , stage 3 after MRI, she received results, among large text (good results, without metastases) I have noticed something , which I don't understand, and the doctor was not very helpful, so I hope you could help me. the text (quote): '... in the pelvis, there is no lymphadenomegaly along the iliac vascular structures, visible individual oval LN tr with a diameter of up to 10 mm. Bilateral inguinal without enlarged and altered LNs...' thank you in advance!

Female | 65

You should consult with your mother’s oncologist about additional clarification and instructions for her uterine cancer in stage 3. It is recommended that a gynecologic oncologist should be visited for more management of uterine cancer.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sridhar Susheela

Hi, my father was diagnosed with carcinoma right colon, features are suggestive of well-differentiated mucinous papillary adenocarcinoma of the colon with metastasis to the lymph node and treated with extended radical right hemicolectomy side to side ileocolic anastomosis done under GA one year back followed by chemotherapy. We need a second opinion as his blood report reveals a presence of 17.9 ng/mL of carcinoembryonic antigen. Can you please suggest me a good hospital in Bangalore with less cost? The previous doctor suggested a PET CT scan.

As per my understanding, your father is suffering from carcinoma of the right colon with metastasis to lymph node and treated surgically and chemotherapy. Once any cancer which has spread to the lymph nodes it means it is stage 3 where the prognosis is not so good. But still consult an oncologist. Hope our answer helps you. You can refer this page may be - Best Cancer Hospitals in Bangalore.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Hello, one of my relatives is suffering from stage 1 Pancreatic Cancer. What are the causes of Pancreatic Cancer and is it curable?

Factors that may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer are: smoking, diabetes, chronic, inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis), family history of pancreatic cancer, obesity, family history of genetic syndromes that can increase cancer risk and others. Pancreatic cancer is called a silent killer because it often grows or spreads undetected. Many tumors of Stage 1 pancreatic cancer are resect able, or capable of being removed through the surgery. If surgery is not possible, other standard treatment choices include chemotherapy, radiation or both. Consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or any other city you prefer. On in-depth evaluation of the cause they will guide you through the treatment.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

I started to feel pain in my throat while smoking weed(medical purposes) . turns out i had thyroid cancer, i had total thyroidectomy 6 month ago , and still i have pain in my throat when i want to smoke weed or cigarets ! i need marijuana for my anxiety disorder and panic attaks. whats the problem? what should i do?

Male | 35

Consult your doctor to determine the cause of the pain and explore alternative methods of marijuana consumption that may be less irritating. Discuss your anxiety management needs with your doctor and follow their advice and care for your well being after surgery.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Donald Babu

Galeme cancer hai usaka aurvedic upchar ho sakta hai kya

Male | 65

Ayurvedic medicine has been used to treat various conditions but it may not be suitable for all health issues. If someone is diagnosed with throat cancer.. conventional cancer treatments such as surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy have been proven effective in many cases. So consult an oncologist for proper cancer treatment and evaluation.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Hi. My name is avadh. I had lung cancer . And i had chest sonography, biopsies, IHC Final Diagnose. And many blood test. Bansal hospitals dr told me. I had 4th stage cancer. What can i do..

Male | 54

Please visit best cancer hospital in India for a consultation where doctors can assess disease and tell you all the newest treatment options

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari

Asalm o alaikum sir I am from Pakistan My sister has neuroendocrine cancer in lungs and beside and abdoman and now in grade 2 please best way to treat and if you want test reports I will send to you throw what's app or as you want pleas reply thanks

Homeopathic Treatment is Best

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Dr Deepa Bandgar

Brain tumor amd shows some features malignant tumor

Male | 28

Benign and malignant brain tumors may encompass the same features. It is primary to talk to a neurologist or an oncologist about this proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sridhar Susheela

Does they treat for last stage of Cancer

Male | 38

The end-of-life phase cancer therapy focuses on symptom management and quality of life enhancement instead of cancer treatment. Symptoms may be severe pain, weight loss, fatigue, and difficulty breathing. The causes of cancer are different but can be genetic, lifestyle factors, or environmental exposure. Treatment may include palliative care such as pain management and supportive therapy for the person to be more comfortable.

Answered on 26th Oct '24

Dr. Sridhar Susheela

Hello My mother Having 4th stage lung cancer 7th dose completed of chemotherapy.. but there is no significate improvement .. so can we get benefits from immunotherapy??

Female | 60

Even though immunotherapy has brought hope to some patients, this decision should be made after a careful examination of the patient's medical history and present conditions. Please visist an oncologist

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

Good morning. On examination of the CT scan and the MRI they detected a thymoma, with a benign appearance. Do you think I should remove it or do a biopsy first? THANKS

Female | 65

First, a biopsy should be performed in order to confirm the diagnosis of thymoma. When the diagnosis is made, it should be surgically removed. See a thoracic surgeon to have correct diagnosis and management.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Donald Babu

Hello doctor, just 2 weeks ago, my father was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. I want to know if Immunotherapy can treat his Pancreatic Cancer or not? I had read somewhere that immunotherapy is capable of treating anyone without much pain and side effects.

There are immunotherapy drug which have been approved by FDA for the treatment of pancreatic cancer. But sometimes immunotherapy may cause side effects like Fever, Headache, Nausea, Fatigue, Muscle and joint aches, Redness, itching or sores where the needle was inserted and others. Consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or any other city of your choice, they will evaluate the patient and advise the best suitable treatment.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

my uncle had scc on left lateral border of tongue and underwent widelocal excision and adj chemo and radio but with in 9 months it was reoccured in the opp field @ right lateral border of the tongue can please suggest me the further treatment plan and etiology/ cause for the reoccurrence kindly

Male | 47

Your uncle's situation with recurrent squamous cell carcinoma on the opposite side of his tongue is difficult. Treating this type of cancer again can involve surgery, radiation therapy, or combining both approaches. The reason for recurrence often stems from remaining cancerous cells left behind after initial surgery. Your uncle must consult his oncologist about subsequent treatment options available.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sridhar Susheela

Hi, I have stage 2 Breast cancer. Which is the best hospital for treatment? Please suggest a name of doctor also.

Female | 34

You can visit your nearest Surgica Oncologist. If you are in Mumbai you can connect with me. Dr Akash Dhuru (Surgical Oncologist)

Answered on 19th June '24

Dr. Akash Dhuru.

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

My wife is 46 and was diagnosed with a pituitary tumor last year. The doctor put her on medication and the condition slightly improved. But of late she has been in pain and I need your help

Female | 46

Kindly provide more details to answer the query. Consult a neurosurgeon for better guidance.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

Samruddhi Bhartiya

Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (360)

[URGENT] Someone i know has 3 tumours, 1 in their lungs, 1 in their kidneys, can Chemo help them? Also, they’re doctor is arriving in 3 days, do we wait for him or do we need to be quicker?

Whether immunetherapy helps in cancer after taking chemotherapy and radiation and advanced stage.

Stomach Cancer ke patient ko elaz kiya h

Hello, one of my relatives is suffering from stage 1 Pancreatic Cancer. What are the causes of Pancreatic Cancer and is it curable?

Galeme cancer hai usaka aurvedic upchar ho sakta hai kya

Hi. My name is avadh. I had lung cancer . And i had chest sonography, biopsies, IHC Final Diagnose. And many blood test. Bansal hospitals dr told me. I had 4th stage cancer. What can i do..

Asalm o alaikum sir I am from Pakistan My sister has neuroendocrine cancer in lungs and beside and abdoman and now in grade 2 please best way to treat and if you want test reports I will send to you throw what's app or as you want pleas reply thanks

Brain tumor amd shows some features malignant tumor

Does they treat for last stage of Cancer

Hello My mother Having 4th stage lung cancer 7th dose completed of chemotherapy.. but there is no significate improvement .. so can we get benefits from immunotherapy??

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

Good morning. On examination of the CT scan and the MRI they detected a thymoma, with a benign appearance. Do you think I should remove it or do a biopsy first? THANKS

Hello doctor, just 2 weeks ago, my father was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer. I want to know if Immunotherapy can treat his Pancreatic Cancer or not? I had read somewhere that immunotherapy is capable of treating anyone without much pain and side effects.

my uncle had scc on left lateral border of tongue and underwent widelocal excision and adj chemo and radio but with in 9 months it was reoccured in the opp field @ right lateral border of the tongue can please suggest me the further treatment plan and etiology/ cause for the reoccurrence kindly

Hi, I have stage 2 Breast cancer. Which is the best hospital for treatment? Please suggest a name of doctor also.

I have pain in my throat।।I m a smoker do I have throat cancer

My wife is 46 and was diagnosed with a pituitary tumor last year. The doctor put her on medication and the condition slightly improved. But of late she has been in pain and I need your help

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