Pet Scan shows tumors in my husbands liver plus cirrhosis and portal thrombosis, they say its cancer, but no biopsy was done. Is this diagnosis conclusive? They cannot treat him because his bilirubin is high.8.7. Kindly advise.
Pankaj Kamble
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Hello, We would advise you to first consult another Gastroenterologist and take his opinion. As you have mentioned that his bilirubin levels are high so he might be suffering from jaundice. Also, he will check if your husband is having liver cancer or not. Once the cancer is confirmed he will refer you to some oncologist who will conduct needle biopsy test which is necessary to diagnose cancer. Refer our page to find experts - Gastroenterologists in India.
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Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (354)
Granulomatous cheilitis I had this problm frm last several mnths
Female | 36
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ganapathi Kini
I am Ritu from Nagpur. My father is 64 and he has stomach cancer that has spread throughout his body. He recently had a stent implanted to assist him in eating and swallowing, but he is still refusing to eat since it makes him feel sick. For him, we can't go for surgery and we are worried that he can't take chemo with this present health condition. If he still can't eat and get more week, what are the other options we can go for?
Please perform PETCT if not able to eat /persistent vomiting then surgical intervention like feeding jejunostomy to be done chemotherapy -needed plz consult medical oncologist.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Mukesh Carpenter
Neck swelling Positive for maligalnt
Male | 50
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
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
Hello, I have been diagnosed with Squamous cell carcinoma in mouth. Please suggest the best possible treatment.
Squamous cells is a thin, flat cells lining inside of the lips and oral cavity. The Cancer that grows in this cell is called squamous cell carcinomas. Squamous cell carcinoma usually develops in areas of leukoplakia (white patches of cells that do not rub off). Treatment options for squamous cell carcinoma depends on the stage of cancer, size of tumor and location of the cancer (where it is in the lip or oral cavity), also whether the patient's appearance and ability to talk and eat can stay the same, as well as their age and general health. Patients with lip and oral cavity cancer should have their treatment planned by a team of doctors who are expert in treating head and neck cancer. Two types of standard treatment are used: Surgery, Radiation therapy. Consult Oncologists in Mumbai, or in any other city.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
Sir, I am a 30 yrs old Indian Army soldier presently treated in Pune Command Hospital and have stomach cancer. I had gone through Laprotomy operation (found GIST of High Grade in Histopath) on 30 Nov 2018 and post op PET scan revealed certain other tumours in 1 segment of liver, multiple mesentric lymph nodes in Stomach after which I would be on chemotherapy treatment IMATINIB from 3 Jan 2019 for the same. But on 28 Jan 19 there was found Ascities (No Malignancy)for which the next CECT on 4 feb shows the disease progression even after the running drugs. Plz suggest the best treatment with your valuable opinion. Suggest any hospitals in Pune/ Mumbai.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Dr Deepa Bandgar
Hi its stage 3 carcinoma of cervix.. so what is the percentage of curing it?
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo
Throat cancer related? Mera gale ke cancer ka treatment ho chuka hai cemo aur radiation se 3 months ho chuke hai puchna tha mai kbtk solid food le paungi?
Female | 34
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy can cause difficulty swallowing and mouth sores, making it hard to eat solid foods. Sticking to liquid foods can help you recover slowly, and you can reintroduce solid foods once your throat heals.
Answered on 23rd July '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
My farther is 67year old. He was diagnosed as stage four prostate cancer and we are living in Johor. Can you advise me the specialist in urology oncologist nearby me. Thanks in advance!
Male | 67
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
Hi, My father diagnose stage 3 gallbladder cancer currently in CT scan. Please advise about the treatment and doctor.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. deepak ramraj
Hello, I am 64 years now. I was diagnosed with throat cancer. It's been six months since I finished radiotherapy. But I'm still nauseous all of the time and can't eat or swallow anything. The discomfort in my mouth and throat, as well as the ulcers, are excruciating.
Radiation therapy in throat cancer is a very common treatment modality. It is associated with some side effects which reduce after a certain time period. Nausea, difficulty in swallowing, stomatitis and dryness of mouth are common side effects after Radiation therapy. These side effects can be managed through some saliva substitutes for keeping the mouth moist. You can use some lubricating anaesthesia solutions suggested by oncologist to help in reducing pain because of ulceration. Nutrition is the key to general well being of the body, so if difficulty in swallowing you can opt for temporary feeding tube to fulfill the nutritional needs of the body.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari
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
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
How does the immune system recovery after chemotherapy lymphoma?
Male | 53
For lymphoma patients, immune system recovery after chemotherapy can vary, often taking several months to years to fully rebound.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
Would like to visit the best oncology hospital in India. My husband has colon cancer and undergoing chemotherapy and would like to come to India for a specialised review.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Dr Deepa Bandgar
Pet scan and fluid biopsy should be detected lung Cancer
स्त्री | 75
PET scans and fluid biopsies are valuable approaches for the detection of lung cancer. In case you have symptoms like persistent coughing, chest pain, or shortness of breath it is recommended to see a doctor who specializes in lung cancer either a pulmonologist or oncologist.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sridhar Susheela
What is moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma lung? What are the treatment options?
Male | 37
It is a type of lung cancer grouped under non small cell lung cancer. The treatment depends in stage. It could be surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sandeep Nayak
What is the AML blood cancer and is it very serious issue and what exact treatmnet it requires to get recovered?
Male | 45
It's a type of blood cancer that affects the bone marrow and blood cells. It is considered a serious and aggressive form of leukemia. Treatment aims to achieve remission, which means having no signs of leukemia in the blood and bone marrow. The treatment plan includes chemotherapy, stem cell transplant, targeted therapy, and supportive care. Recovery chances vary based on individual factors,
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
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?
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. deepak ramraj
33 days Radiation Cost of price
Male | 57
Answered on 26th June '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
I want to know about Triple-negative breast cancer as our doctor hinted that my aunt has signs of this specific type of breast cancer.
Female | 57
The term triple-negative breast cancer means that the cancer cells do not have estrogen or progesterone receptors and does not make too much of the protein called HER2. ( therefore the cells test "negative" on all 3 tests.)
Triple-negative breast cancer has less treatment options available than other types of invasive breast cancer. The reason being the cancer cells do not have enough estrogen or progesterone receptors or HER2 protein for hormone therapy or targeted drugs to work.
Treatment options are chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery mainly. But consulting clinician on time and starting the treatment is important. Regular follow up with doctor with lifestyle modifications and counselling will help. Consult an oncologist.
Hope our answer helps you.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
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