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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.

Female | 57

My was diagnosed with Tymic Cancer stage 4 6.7 cm mass in the Tymus & metastasis to both lungs.R.lung 3 cm mass L.Lung 2cm mass.Have not seen Oncologist yet.Diagnosed from Pet Scan & Lung Biopsy.Is there Treatment in this case & possible surgery after treatment.

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Answered on 23rd May '24

Treatment options for stage 4 thymic cancer with metastasis to the lungs involve a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. See an oncologist as soon as possible to discuss treatment options.In some cases surgery may be an option after initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

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Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (357)

My mother is a lymphoma patient since 5 yrs and already checkup in this hospital. Now she is quite ok but she wants to take covid vaccine. So, sir i need your suggestion please. Can she take covid vaccine or not with this disease. Please sir kindly reply.

Female | 75

5 years is a good follow up after treatment is over. You may consider her cured, and go ahead with the vaccination. However, continue to be regular with your annual follow ups.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

My husband was diagnosed with cancer four months ago. Doctors initially assumed it was bone cancer, but after the pathology report came, we came to know that it's stage 4 kidney cancer. Some of our known people suggested immunotherapy as chemotherapy doesn't go for kidney cancer. We want an expert opinion on whether this is true and in that case what we should do now.

In case of Cancer involving Kidneys and has spread to other parts of body requires chemotherapy or immunotherapy. The exact plan for treatment can be decided after studying the involvement of disease and its effects on the normal functioning of the body. So if you can share all your reports with oncologist near you. He will be able to guide you towards the exact treatment plan.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari

A 45 year old woman just had surgery of left kidney removal due to renal cell carcinoma. A report came back saying “Microscopically; - left side radical nephrectomy ; - Sections show; renal cell carcinoma, nuclear grade Ill according WHO/ISUP grading system (composed of 4 grade), the growth composed of diffuse, tubular micropapillary patterns, the cells having granular eosinophilic cytoplasm, with invasion of pelvicalyseal system and renal sinus. Minimal tumor necrosis. Positive Lymphovascular and renal capsular invasion (but no invasion to perirenal fat). No renal vein invasion. Pieces of rib was tumor free. The growth limited to kidney, no extra renal extension. AJCC TNM staging 2N0Mx group stage I| (T2= mass > 7 cm< 10 cm limited to kidney)”. Some doctors are stating that chemotherapy is needed now because there is a risk of it being spread in the body (not necessarily organs). So my question is what does this report summarize or mean? Can you explain it to me and how chemotherapy really is needed?

Female | 45

Chemotherapy aims to eliminate unseen cancer cells, preventing future recurrence. It serves as a precautionary measure against the disease. Chemotherapy targets potential residual cancer cells undetectable through scans. This additional treatment bolsters defenses, reducing chances of cancer's return. It provides an extra safeguard, increasing the odds of successful management.

Answered on 8th Aug '24

Dr. Donald Babu

My wife is suffering from mucinous cancer. I am looking for immunotherapy.

Female | 49

Immunotherapy may be considered as a treatment option for mucinous cancer, but its suitability depends. Consult with an oncologist for your wife's specific case and treatment options, which may include immunotherapy or other treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy, or targeted therapy.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

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

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

My was diagnosed with Tymic Cancer stage 4 6.7 cm mass in the Tymus & metastasis to both lungs.R.lung 3 cm mass L.Lung 2cm mass.Have not seen Oncologist yet.Diagnosed from Pet Scan & Lung Biopsy.Is there Treatment in this case & possible surgery after treatment.

Female | 57

Treatment options for stage 4 thymic cancer with metastasis to the lungs involve a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. See an oncologist as soon as possible to discuss treatment options.In some cases surgery may be an option after initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Donald Babu

invasive well differentiated squamous cell carcinoma is found is biopsy what should I want to do please guide me

Male | 38

Well-differentiated squamous cell carcinoma is a skin cancer type. It may look like a rough spot, scaly growth, or sore that won't heal. Too much sun causes it. Oncologists treat it by removing with surgery, freezing it, or using radiation. Spotting it early is key, so watch your skin and see a dermatologist if you notice changes.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sridhar Susheela

Is any free cancer treatment hospitals in Andhra Pradesh available?

Female | 49

Free cancer treatment is given in Andhra Pradesh only to those who have a domicile of origin in the state. In 2020, Andhra Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy announced the Aarogyasri scheme that aims at providing medical treatment to those whose annual income is below INR 5,00,000. The healthcare scheme will cover around 2059 medical ailments, including cancer. Beyond this, there are many hospitals in India that offer free cancer treatment to those in need. These hospitals are some of the best in the country and have a commendable record at successfully treating cancer patients every year.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Donald Babu

My mom has been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer which is the best hospital to deal with this kind of cancer. Please help me out.

I don't know about the best hospitals. but the treatment will depend on the extend of spread. in some cases cure is possible

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

I want to chat with an oncologist i want to show a pet-scan report to him for advice

Female | 52

You can approach an oncologist via an appointment to further discuss a PET scan report if you need professional advice. This qualified doctor is best equipped to help you decipher the results.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Donald Babu

I'd want to ask a few questions about colon cancer. My brother is a colon cancer patient and is undergoing chemotherapy. I'd appreciate it if you could let me know if nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and chest pain are usual symptoms.

Chemotherapy always has mild to moderate side effects. Nausea, Vomiting, hyperacidity and weakness are common side effects.

During the chemotherapy sessions and even after it some pre and post Chemotherapy drugs are prescribed to prevent or reduce these side effects. In case of extensive discomfort you should always consult your medical oncologist and seek his/her opinion

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari

My brother has malignant lesions in his lungs and Doctors have stated that the lesion must be removed at the earliest using Chemotherapy or immunotherapy. However, we'd like to know which hospitals in Nagpur are the best for lung cancer, particularly for Chemo, Targeted Chemo, or Immunotherapy.

There is no details available regarding the stage of disease and histopathology report which usually decides the type of treatment. Oncologist usually advice biopsy, PET-CT scan, MRI Brain to stage the disease. Treatment depends on the stage of disease. In stage III and IV, we usually give chemotherapy. Targeted therapy or immunotherapy is advised depending on certain biomarkers and stage of disease.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Indoo Ambulkar

Hello, I had a doubt, can continuous use of Inhalers and Asthma drugs cause lung cancer?

As per my understanding you are having asthma and is regularly using asthma drugs like inhaler etc, and wants to know whether it will cause lungs cancer. Several studies have shown that chronic inflammation in the lungs caused due to asthma may be a factor in causing lung cancer. That means when asthma, is combined with other causes, may increase the risk of lung cancer. Consult a pulmonologist, who on evaluating the patient will help you to identify the risk factor in your case. Hope our answer helps you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

My younger sister is stage 4 metastatic cancer patient. We are currently searching best treatment for her but stil not found. 12 cycle of chemotherapy, 4 months used tykurb oral medicine, but still not progressing. She had 3 child's, 2 one years twins baby. Kindly help us in this regard plz. I have all her reports if you want any time.

Female | 35

It's important to consult with multiple oncologists and specialists who specialize in her type of cancer to explore treatment options. Seeking second opinions and considering clinical trials could provide additional options

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Hello, I want to know about Proton therapy. Is it better and safer than other types of radiotherapy? Are there any side-effects of this therapy?

Proton therapy is more or less similar to radiation therapy, but its approach is more targeted. It delivers proton beams at cancer cells with better precision. Therefore the risk of damaging tissues around the tumor is lower than with standard radiation.

The treatment is suitable for cancers that involve tumors near sensitive parts of the body. But still consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or any other city, as it is finally treating clinician's decision to decide the best treatment for patient. Hope our answer helps you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

मुंह का कैंसर है । बहुत परेशान है, पैसे की कमी से इलाज करवा पाना बहुत मुस्किल हैं। सर जी कोई उपाय बताइए।।

Male | 55

अपनी रिपोर्ट दिखाइए।

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

I have cancer on my tongue since 1 year 6 months

पुरुष | 46

I advise that you see an oncologist specializing in head and neck cancers. Early diagnosis and cure facilitate better outcomes, hence immediate medical attention is crucial.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

I want to know about the early signs of throat cancer. What are the treatment options for it? If throat cancer is detected in its early stages, can it be cured without visiting any hospital?

Early signs of throat cancer can be persistent cough, throat irritation, wheezing, difficulty in swallowing, unexplained fatigue, weight loss and many more, but to treat any kind of disease you need to visit a doctor, don't come to a conclusion and don't try to treat it yourself.

Consult a doctor and get evaluated and have one to one consultation with an oncologist to get a better idea of your concerns. Consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai or any other city nearest to you. Hope our answer helps you.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Babita Goel

Hello sir, I am from Kanpur, male age of 39. I was recently diagnosed with gastroesophageal junction cancer. Please help us to find a good hospital at an affordable cost.

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Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ramesh Baipalli

My was diagnosed with Tymic Cancer stage 4 6.7 cm mass in the Tymus & metastasis to both lungs.R.lung 3 cm mass L.Lung 2cm mass.Have not seen Oncologist yet.Diagnosed from Pet Scan & Lung Biopsy.Is there Treatment in this case & possible surgery after treatment.

Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (357)

My mother is a lymphoma patient since 5 yrs and already checkup in this hospital. Now she is quite ok but she wants to take covid vaccine. So, sir i need your suggestion please. Can she take covid vaccine or not with this disease. Please sir kindly reply.

My wife is suffering from mucinous cancer. I am looking for immunotherapy.

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

My was diagnosed with Tymic Cancer stage 4 6.7 cm mass in the Tymus & metastasis to both lungs.R.lung 3 cm mass L.Lung 2cm mass.Have not seen Oncologist yet.Diagnosed from Pet Scan & Lung Biopsy.Is there Treatment in this case & possible surgery after treatment.

invasive well differentiated squamous cell carcinoma is found is biopsy what should I want to do please guide me

Is any free cancer treatment hospitals in Andhra Pradesh available?

My mom has been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer which is the best hospital to deal with this kind of cancer. Please help me out.

I want to chat with an oncologist i want to show a pet-scan report to him for advice

I'd want to ask a few questions about colon cancer. My brother is a colon cancer patient and is undergoing chemotherapy. I'd appreciate it if you could let me know if nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and chest pain are usual symptoms.

My brother has malignant lesions in his lungs and Doctors have stated that the lesion must be removed at the earliest using Chemotherapy or immunotherapy. However, we'd like to know which hospitals in Nagpur are the best for lung cancer, particularly for Chemo, Targeted Chemo, or Immunotherapy.

Hello, I had a doubt, can continuous use of Inhalers and Asthma drugs cause lung cancer?

Hello, I want to know about Proton therapy. Is it better and safer than other types of radiotherapy? Are there any side-effects of this therapy?

मुंह का कैंसर है । बहुत परेशान है, पैसे की कमी से इलाज करवा पाना बहुत मुस्किल हैं। सर जी कोई उपाय बताइए।।

I have cancer on my tongue since 1 year 6 months

I want to know about the early signs of throat cancer. What are the treatment options for it? If throat cancer is detected in its early stages, can it be cured without visiting any hospital?

Hello sir, I am from Kanpur, male age of 39. I was recently diagnosed with gastroesophageal junction cancer. Please help us to find a good hospital at an affordable cost.

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