Male | 65
Can Ayurveda help ease terminal cancer?
Namaste, My father lives in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and is in terminal stage of cancer. It started as oral cancer which was removed surgically but unfortunately has metastasized to his lungs and now his liver. He took 6 rounds of chemotherapy, but it spread anyway. He is at end of life now and we are desperately looking for Ayurveda treatment or options that can ease this situation.
Oncologist
Answered on 1st Aug '24
Metastasis means the cancer has spread to other body areas. The terminal stage signals the disease's progression. Pain, weakness, and no appetite are symptoms. Ayurveda uses herbs and healthy practices to ease discomfort and lift life quality. But consult an expert to plan the ideal ayurvedic treatment approach for your dad's specific case.
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Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (348)
My nephew has a form of cancer in the form of a lump above the rib cage, which has now affected his lung. Is there a cure for this type of cancer? The doctors said that he needs marrow so what you think please answer me quickly.
Male | 12
Without knowing more about the type and stage of cancer he has, it's difficult to say much about his particular case. Bone marrow transplantation is done to treat some types of cancer, particularly those that affect the blood and bone marrow, like leukemia and lymphoma. So if the doctors have said so, you must follow. If yoou're cncerned you may take a second opinion from oncologists in India.
Answered on 23rd May '24
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.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
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
I have no lumps, no changes in breasts etc. But I have pain in my armpit. It isn't there all the time, but I feel it throughout the day. Has anyone else had this? Is it just hormonal or could this be a sign of tumor and breast cancer?
Pain in the arm pit can be due to many reasons, infections and breast pathologies being most common. Hormonal changes are also associated with some pain in the arm pit areas. But it is always wise to get yourself examined by a Surgical Oncologist to rule out any pathologies associated with breasts. Self examination is the key to early diagnosis and management of Breast Cancers. Undergoing a simple Mammography can rule out any queries regarding breast lumps or tumors.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari
My sister has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer (started with tumor in rectum- polyps acrood colon and now we just the scans done and it has spread in pancreas, bones etc. I'm ready to go anywhere to get her treated. PLEASE HELP!!
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
Hello, my aunt was diagnosed with a brain tumor after a bad fall on December 31st. We were advised that surgery would be impossible due to her age and other considerations and she would be unable to undergo chemo, therefore she will be treated solely with steroids. We are not sure about this hence would like to go for a second opinion. She has diabetes also. We are from Kolkata.
Please consult medical oncologist so that he can prescribe you proper line of treatment.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Mukesh Carpenter
Hi, I want to ask can patient with diabetes do Pet Scan?
As per my understanding your patient is diabetic and needs to undergo a pet scan. If diabetes is under control and any other vital organs like kidney are functioning normally and if not contraindicated, then definitely the patient can undergo pet scan. But you need to consult Physician so that he can guide you regarding pet scan. Hope our answer helps you. You can refer this page to find doctors who can give second opinions - General Physicians in India.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
I have some reports of my father. As per doctor suggested it is a liver cancer. So, I want to more suggestions on its. Like what is the reason behind it? Treatment?. Best hospital for this treatment?
Male | 62
Answered on 2nd July '24
Dr. N S S Gauri
I am seeking a hospital that may treat leukaemia which has spread to a tumor in the stomach region causing extreme pain
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Soumya Poduval
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
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?
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
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
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.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Brahmanand Lal
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
Hi, Can you tell me what are the side effects of Radiation therapy as my sister-in-law has been admitted for it?
Side effects of radiation therapy depends upon the type of cancer, its location, the radiation therapy dose, and the patient's general health. Some of the common side effects of radiation therapy are: Skin problems. The patient may have dryness, itching, blistering, or peeling. Fatigue, which is described as feeling tired or exhausted almost all the time, and others. Consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or any other city of convenience, and they will guide through the side effects during treatment. Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
Hello sir my name is sujit I have salivary gland tumors in my mouth. My pain is terrible.I am not diagnosed whether it's benign or malignant. Any suggestions would be highly appreciated.
For the tumors of the salivary glands in the mouth first most important study is to have a biopsy and radiographic investigations such as MRI to assess the nature of the disease whether Benign or Malignant. So Visit oncologist with your biopsy and MRI for the exact nature of the tumor.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari
My mother is suffering from gallbladder cancer stage 3rd …is cure possible in this stage
Female | 45
In stage 3 gallbladder cancer the cancer spreads to all nearby tissues or lymph nodes. While it's more advanced, it is not necessarily incurable. It can be treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. It would be best if you visit a cancer specialist near you for a personalised advice about her treatment soon.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
My father has well differentiated adenocarcinoma in ascending colon.staging T3N1M0. Doctor who diagnosed has advised to go for surgery. Suggest best hospital
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Mangesh Yadav
Why Is radioactive iodine necessary after a thyroidectomy?
Female | 44
Yes, it's necessary to destroy any remaining thyroid tissue or cancer cells and to monitor the effectiveness of treatment.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
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
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