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.
General Surgeon
Answered on 23rd May '24
Please consult medical oncologist so that he can prescribe you proper line of treatment.
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Radiation Oncologist
Answered on 23rd May '24
To give opinion about appropriate treatment for your aunt, you need to physically consult an oncologist, show the MRI report and films and then he will be able to give opinion. Along with steroids, depending on tumor location, she might also need anti epilepsy medicines
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Surgical Oncologist
Answered on 23rd May '24
Details of the pathology report of the brain tumor and treatment given so far is needed. In brain tumor, the first line treatment is usually surgery. If not possible, then radiation can be given with or without chemotherapy depending upon the histopathology report.
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Surgical Oncologist
Answered on 23rd May '24
Kindly consult a neurosurgeon for deciding on the exact stage and further line of management
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Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (354)
Cervical cancer treated at Global gleneagles health hospital, chennai with 6 chemotherapy,21 days radiation, PETCT scan taken yesterday, still not happy with health issues,call me for final treatment where to take
Depending on the stage of cervical cancer.. chemotherapy and radiation therapy is the treatment choice. Need details of treatment to decide the further management of the condition at Global gleneagles.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. deepak ramraj
Total expenditure for lymphoma
Male | 52
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Shubham Jain
How fast does sarcoma grow?
Male | 43
The growth rate of sarcomas depends on the grade. A low grade sarcoma is a slow growing Tumor which may take even an year to reach 5cm or less. On the other hand, a high grade sarcoma not only increases rapidly in size, it can also spread to other organs, like lung, very fast
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ninad Katdare
My mother is suffering from metastatic breast cancer and cervical cancer. Please suggest which Type of treatment we should give her.
Female | 60
Metastatic breast cancer with cervical cancer is quite complex disease .I would like to see your reports before giving an opinion.
Answered on 21st Oct '24
Dr. Garvit Chitkara
My mother is a survivor of breast cancer but after 5 years She is diagnosed lung cancer . Is lung cancer is curable and where is the best treatment available in India and worldwide.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. deepak ramraj
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 45 year old woman.my hysterectomy occurs 1july 2024. Endometriod adenocarceno figa 1 found in my reports . Please suggest me how I deal with this situation.
Female | 45
A cancer disease that can attack the cells of the uterus is endometrioid adenocarcinoma. Typical symptoms include odd bleeding, which happens, don't remember any episodes of having this kind of bleeding pain in the area specified and changes in your period. The main factor responsible for the disease is unknown, but hormonal changes may be one of the causes for it. The treatment includes surgical, chemical, and radiation as the possible resolution. It's important to follow the advice of a oncologist.
Answered on 31st July '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
One of relative is suffering from jaundice and liver enlargement Is that a liver cancer or something else. They don't have money for treatment Tell me what we can do?
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Dr Deepa Bandgar
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
In December I had a ct scan for stomach as well as an exrsy for chest ..January got an exray for suspected broken arm . This month February I want to have a mammogram. Is it safe after all the radiation
Female | 72
It seems to be significant what the radiation level of each image test should be. The level of radiation from the tests you have been given is most likely safe, but don't expose yourself more than is necessary. It is advisable to see a specialist like a radiologist or oncologist if you have any worries and to take the best action.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Donald Babu
How can basal cell carcinoma on the scalp be effectively treated?
Male | 45
Surgical excision and Mohs micrographic surgery can be done.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Anju Methil
One of my relatives is suffering from cancer can chemotherapy completely cure his cancer.
As per my understanding you want to know if chemotherapy can cure cancer completely. 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 for advising a particular line of treatment. Consult an oncologist, who on evaluation will guide through the necessary treatment. This page might help - 10 Best Oncologist In India.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
My mom is a 54 years old lady and have been feeling something in her neck and her voice was also changing.So she showed a doctor today and he had see an ultrasound and said he saw 2 glands in her neck.I have her report and i want to show it to u.And my mom also had breast cancer 1 year ago and she has been cured.So i want to know if this neck problem is related to cancer or not
Female | 54
Having two glands in the neck could be due to many things, not just cancer. Sometimes, enlarged glands are the result of infections and other reasons too. Since your mom had breast cancer before, it's imperative to get it thoroughly checked out by a specialist to make sure everything is okay. It's always good to be cautious and keep an eye on any changes in the body, especially after you have already been cancer-free for a while. Voice changes and neck discomfort can be signs of several things, so it's best to get it checked by an oncologist.
Answered on 4th Sept '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
Dear sir i am from Bangladesh my patient is suffered from Acute Leukemia (ALL) we need guide line
Male | 52
Need guide line Chemotherapy after appropriate investigation. Treatment is based of the stage and patient condition. Kindly meet a medical oncologist to guide you through the treatment
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sandeep Nayak
What are the types of cancer that are treated effectively using Bone marrow transplant?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved CAR T-cell therapy to treat two types of blood cancers: acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. If you could be more specific about the disease, then we will be in better position to solve your queries.
Consult oncologists, who on evaluating the patient will guide you through the treatment and answer all your queries. Hope our answer helps you.
you can also check our blog 60 days after a bone marrow transplant for post-surgery information.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Babita Goel
Three years back I was diagnosed with Colon cancer and treated for that. I was cancer-free after the treatment. But recently, I had to do a CT scan for a non-cancer purpose and then the doctor said there is a spot. So he asked me to have some other tests. Then one tumor was discovered during the PET scan, it's a new one. It's a particularly aggressive malignancy, and I'm losing a significant portion of my liver. And I'll have to go through chemo once more. I feel numb to thinking about the trauma I have to go through again. Can you please help with a doctor for a second opinion?
Male | 38
You need to consult a medical oncologist so that he can guide you for the proper treatment.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Mukesh Carpenter
Can u cure the 1st stage of cancer
Male | 40
When we talk about cancer, early detection is the key. The 1st stage signifies that the tumors are still small and have not developed into metastasis yet. Symptoms may not be obvious, but you might notice some unusual body changes. Causes may differ, but always it is not clear why they emerge. The main solution for 1st-stage cancer is to remove or destroy the abnormal cells through treatments like surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy. The end goal of these therapies is to eliminate cancer and prevent its recurrence. Timely diagnosis and treatment are the factors controlling successful acute leukemia treatment in the first stage.
Answered on 4th Sept '24
Dr. Donald Babu
Sir what is malignant ascites cancer life expectancy
Male | 65
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sandeep Nayak
Have a node in my armpit its pain when I press
Female | 27
It is likely that the node in your armpit is an enlarged lymph node. This can happen due to infections or other medical conditions. You need to see a specialist who will diagnose the underlying cause and take appropriate measures. Sometimes, an oncologist or an infectious disease specialist has to be referred to.
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Sridhar Susheela
What is to be done after immunotherapy and elevated liver enzyme levels when seen?
Male | 44
If yellowing of eyes, dark urine, pale stool seen, get your SGPT and SGOT tests done
Answered on 23rd May '24
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan
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