What are the symptoms of Colon cancer? Do I need to consult a doc

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.

What are the symptoms of Colon cancer? Do I need to consult a doctor immediately if I encounter some of the symptoms?

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Dr. Babita Goel

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Answered on 23rd May '24

Symptoms of colon cancer will depend on the location and stage of cancer. Just by knowing symptoms one cant come to diagnose. It is advisable to show to a clinician to avoid confusion and panic. Some of the common symptoms of colon cancer are: A persistent change in your bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool, Rectal bleeding or blood in stool, Persistent abdominal discomfort, such as cramps, gas or pain., a feeling that bowel doesn't empty completely, weakness or fatigue, unexplained weight loss ,vomiting and others. But these symptoms can be found in other abdominal diseases, and therefore can't be diagnosed. You should consult a Gastroenteritis Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or those based in any other city, on an urgent basis. On examining the patient and after studying the reports of investigation like blood test, colonoscopy, CT, they will be in a position to answer your queries regarding colon cancer. Hope our answer helps you.

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It depends on the stage of cancer and how aggressive it is. Get 2nd opinion

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Adenocarcinoma at various stages may still have treatment options. Please share reports for guidance.

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If the cracking of nipple is not responding to ointment what needs to be ruled out is a Paget's disease of the nipple. This requires a clinical examination by a breast surgeon and he or she can guide you further on the same.

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Dr. Garvit Chitkara

Hello, I have Pancreatic Cancer and it has started spreading to the liver. Which treatment will be able to increase my survival rate?

As per my understanding the patient is suffering from pancreatic cancer and now it has metastasized to liver and you want to know about the treatment. It seems the patient id suffering from stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Any cancer stage 4 does not have a good prognosis.

Treatment of cancer to a great extent depends on type of cancer, stage of Cancer, location of the cancer, general condition of patient, associated comorbidities and weighing benefits over risk. So considering these factors doctor will advise the treatment. Consult oncologists. Hope our answer helps you.

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Is ascites ovarian cancer the last stage?

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not necessarily. it could still be stage 3. An attempt to cure can be considered with CRS & HIPEC

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How long is chemotherapy for colon cancer

Duration of Chemotherapy is decided after the biopsy report. Usually Chemotherapy for stage 2-3 colon cancer is generally 3-6 months.

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I am suffering from squamous carcinoma near retromolar. What is the best treatment for this type cancer?

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First Oncologist will analyze the report and depending on the stage of the cancer, If operable surgery is the treatment of choice and depending on the stage chemotherapy and radiation might also be required

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

Hello dear Doctors. I am writing this letter to ask for help for my father. He is 55 years old. last year suddenly he felt pain in his throat.After that. we checked up oncology hospital in Tashkent. Doctors diagnosed my father "cancer" named Shivinki disease. I need a second opinion on this.

you may consult to oncologist or surgeon for second opinion.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Brahmanand Lal

My father has well differentiated adenocarcinoma in ascending colon.staging T3N1M0. Doctor who diagnosed has advised to go for surgery. Suggest best hospital

which city/place

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Dr. Mangesh Yadav

My father age 67. He is suffer collon cancer. He is colestomy operation done in March 22. What is next treatment???

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next treatment depends on the histology report. chemotherapy may be needed based on some factors

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Dr. Sandeep Nayak

Sir, my mother aged 74 years is been diagnosed Colorectal cancer stage 4. Her adjacent lymph nodes shows metastatic carcinoma (4/5) (H/L) in her biopsy report. She already undergone an operation where some portions of her right colon is removed. Sir i want to know where is the best treatment possible in india? We are residing in Kolkata.

Pl get in touch with Dr. Muzammil Shaikh at Nanavati Hospital Mumbai. He is the best Oncologist

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My father has diagnosed with liver cancer after many examinations. Since he lives in Eritrea (Africa), which hospital would you recommend me for best Liver Cancer treatment? What are the services provided to international patients?

Liver cancer patient need complete evaluation and staging for further management. In India several hospital treating liver malignancy like Aiiims, ILBS Delhi.

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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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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

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Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari

After experiencing a Prostate removal operation on 10th July I was offered Radiotherapy to eradicate the malignancy. Could you tell me the most typical adverse effects of this therapy? My doctor is not explaining things clearly.

Please consult radiation oncologist it will kill cancer cells locally.

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Dr. Mukesh Carpenter

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Sir treatment has to be individualized based on type of tumor and location. Please provide us with further details for us to help you out or you can visit nearest oncologist for exact treatment

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Yes, there are treatments available for advanced prostate cancer, like hormone therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy. The choice of cancer treatment and the hospital depends on thecancer stage, patient health, and some characteristics.

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Dr. Donald Babu

How long can one live after he/she is diagnosed with cancer stage 4? Is it possible to treat stage 4 cancer?

The survival of the patient with cancer to a great extent depends on type of cancer, stage of Cancer, location of the cancer, general condition of patient, age of the patient, associated comorbidities and many other factors.

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well, every possible treatment is available in India. it depends on what is needed for the patient. it may be Robotic surgery to radiotherapy to precision oncology treatment.

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What are the symptoms of Colon cancer? Do I need to consult a doctor immediately if I encounter some of the symptoms?

Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (357)

Life expectancy when chemo stops working ovarian cancer

My father age 57 diagnosed with poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma metastatic. is it curable and which hospital is best for in Hyderabad. please suggest. Thanks in advance

I m 21 years old female my left nipples always cracks and peels out and little blood flesh which has come out of nipples is seen I m very tensed I have consulated two doctors they oitment is still thing from three years

Hello, I have Pancreatic Cancer and it has started spreading to the liver. Which treatment will be able to increase my survival rate?

Is ascites ovarian cancer the last stage?

How long is chemotherapy for colon cancer

I am suffering from squamous carcinoma near retromolar. What is the best treatment for this type cancer?

Hello dear Doctors. I am writing this letter to ask for help for my father. He is 55 years old. last year suddenly he felt pain in his throat.After that. we checked up oncology hospital in Tashkent. Doctors diagnosed my father "cancer" named Shivinki disease. I need a second opinion on this.

My father has well differentiated adenocarcinoma in ascending colon.staging T3N1M0. Doctor who diagnosed has advised to go for surgery. Suggest best hospital

My father age 67. He is suffer collon cancer. He is colestomy operation done in March 22. What is next treatment???

My father has diagnosed with liver cancer after many examinations. Since he lives in Eritrea (Africa), which hospital would you recommend me for best Liver Cancer treatment? What are the services provided to international patients?

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.

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.

After experiencing a Prostate removal operation on 10th July I was offered Radiotherapy to eradicate the malignancy. Could you tell me the most typical adverse effects of this therapy? My doctor is not explaining things clearly.

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