Dr. Rajas Patel - Medical Oncologist in Navi Mumbai

Questions Answered By Dr. Rajas Patel (9)

Male | 38

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?

Answered on 2nd Nov '22

Recurrent metastatic colo-rectal cancers are treated usually with Immunotherapy, targeted therapy & chemotherapy combinations. For this we will need further mutational studies

Male | 43

How fast does sarcoma grow?

Answered on 9th May '22

Usually sarcomas grow aggressively. Exact type of sarcoma, stage at diagnosis & previous treatment details are required to comment

Female | 54

How i knew i had uterine cancer?

Answered on 5th May '22

Uterine cancer is usually suspected when a post-menopausal woman starts bleeding per vagina.
Other symptoms can be lower abdominal pain, bloated feeling, etc.
For confirmation of uterine cancer endometrial biopsy is usually done.
Staging workup usually includes MRI or CT Abdomen & Pelvis.

Male | 25

Since last month, I have been feeling bloated and uncomfortable all the time. Initially I thought of acidity problems and tried usual medicine and home remedies. However, since last week feeling a kind of pain as well. I visited our family doctor in Bahrampur and he added further tests including pelvic and stomach ultrasounds. I read about all these on the internet. My blood report didn't come good and I'm waiting for the ultrasound report as well. Am I experiencing pancreatic cancer symptoms?

Answered on 24th Apr '22

Bloating, fullness and discomfort of abdomen in females should be taken seriously, especially in post-menopausal women. A correct diagnosis will require ultrasound of abdomen pelvis and further evaluation with CT scan or MRI. Also few tumor markers like CA-125, CEA, AFP, etc can take is closer to the diagnosis

Female | 49

My aunt has heart cancer and she’s on the last stage. The doctor said that there’s no treatment but I’m hoping for a cure? Is there any possibilities?

Answered on 24th Apr '22

Heart cancer is a very vague term. Usually atrial myxoma is the most common tumour in the heart. And the only best option of treatment of atrial myxomas is surgical removal. Whether the case is operable or inoperable will decide the prognosis.

Male | 12

Hello my daughter has been diagnosed with liver cancer at a later stage. As we recently learned, it has already been spread to two other body parts. If you want, I can share her reports too. But please refer us for the best treatment and what we should expect now. Hope you can understand our state of mind. She has a 12 years old son. Please help.

Answered on 24th Apr '22

There are many treatment options for liver cancer like oral targeted therapy, Immunotherapy and these options are now available in India.

Male | 59

Hello sir, I was diagnosed with an eye tumour last year and operated it. After 7 months of surgery, yesterday again I was diagnosed with a tumor in my neck. I am very much worried now. Why this is happening with me. Is there any chance to be cancer now?

Answered on 24th Apr '22

Eye tumor is a very vague term. Oncologist will have to know exact diagnosis, current disease staging should be done by a radiological imaging like CT scan or PET-CT scan. A repeat biopsy can be done to confirm the diagnosis.

Male | 62

Patient is recovering from chemo. Need guidance on recovery diet

Answered on 3rd Nov '22

Diet during chemotherapy should include high protein (source of protein is different for vegetarians & non-vegetarians). Fluid intake should be around 2.5-3 liters per day.
The overall diet should be a balanced one which include all types of vegetables, fruits, dairy products, grains, cereals.
Meals can be divided into small portions consumed every 2-3 hrs.
Avoid roadside prepared, fried, spicy and old foods.
Meals should be prepared fresh and be consumed on the same day.

Male | 37

What is moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma lung? What are the treatment options?

Answered on 22nd Apr '22

Lung cancer has various histopathological types like Adenocarcinoma, Squamous cell carcinoma, Large cell carcinoma, small cell lung carcinoma, etc.
Treatment of any lung cancer depends on various factors like the stage of the disease, mutational status, age of the patient, associated co-morbidities etc.
Exact treatment plan can be formulated after clinical examination, radiological, pulmonary, cardiac and biochemical evaluation by oncologist.