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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?

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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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Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (359)

Life expectancy when chemo stops working ovarian cancer

Female | 53

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

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

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

Male | 57

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

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shubham Jain

Dr. Shubham Jain

Is ascites ovarian cancer the last stage?

Female | 49

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

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

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.

Answered on 23rd May '24

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

Male | 45

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

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

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 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Mangesh Yadav

Dr. Mangesh Yadav

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

Male | 67

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

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

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

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani

Dr. Hanisha Ramchandani

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. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Brahmanand Lal

Dr. Brahmanand Lal

Is HPV the vaccine given for cervical cancer prevention?

Female | 10

Yes the HPV vaccine is indeed given for the prevention of cervical cancer. The vaccine helps protect against certain strains of HPV that are known to cause cervical cancer, as well as other types of cancer and genital warts. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Is there is treatment for advance prostate cancer

Male | 62

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.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Donald Babu

Dr. Donald Babu

What treatment of uterus cancer in India is available?

Female | 53

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. 

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

Dr. Sandeep Nayak

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