My wife has gone through stage 2nd Stage of breast cancer in 2019 and operated on the right breast. Then went through 12 cycles of chemotherapy. According to the reports, Doctors said she is now cancer free. But we are very confused as we are asked to visit hospital every year for check ups. We are in a dilemma now. She is still very weak and has not overcome the hassle yet. Is there any chance of regrowing cancer? Is that what the doctor suspected and asked for a checkup every year?
Even after complete treatment of cancer there is remote chance of recurrence or cancer coming back . This is the reason that patient has to be on regular check up with oncologist to detect any recurrence early.
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Dr. Sandeep Nayak
Surgical Oncologist
Answered on 23rd May '24
My mother is Squamous cell carcinoma on the tongue for one and half year now..Please guide me for cheap treatment as we dont have much money (Name: Jatin)
Please provide with all the reports along with scans we'll try and help you partly in financially sustaining treatment through our partner NGOs. Reports are needed.
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Dr. Yash Mathur
Oncologist
Answered on 23rd May '24
My aunt got a tumor in the kidney in 2014 and found cancer. She was 35 at that time. Since then, she has been surviving with only the right kidney. She is a diabetic patient too. Last month diagnosed with some abnormality on her other kidney too. Though it was nothing severe and was treated with medicine. But we are worried that if the other kidney also gets affected, what are her survival chances?
Having only one kidney does not affect the quality of life to a very high extent, but any disease or disorder of the remaining kidney can be fatal and will require immediate treatment. The most important thing is such a scenario is regular follow ups with nephrologist and routine investigations such as blood tests and ultrasonography tests. This improves and also increases the chances of survivals.
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Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari
Oncologist
Answered on 23rd May '24
I'm 52 years old and have stopped periods since December 2019. Three years ago, I had left breast pain. I consulted a clinic and everything turned out well after mammograms and other procedures. Now after three years I'm still getting the pain and some discomfort in the left breast. I spoke with my usual doctor, but she advised me to visit a breast clinic. She believes it is hormonal but just wants to ensure. Is it possible that this type of breast pain is caused by cancer? I am pretty anxious now and searching on google made me more restless. Is it common in women or something terrible?
Post menopause (after periods) in females may cause many hormonal imbalances which cause pain in breasts, pain in stomach and some discomfort. But a regular check up of breast, PAP smears and ultrasonography investigations at regular intervals is mandatory to check and catch any disorder or disease in early stage. Only after a thorough investigation we can rule out and cancers. For more information you can visit nearest oncologist.
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Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari
Oncologist
Answered on 23rd May '24
Hello sir my name is sujit I have salivary gland tumors in my mouth. My pain is terrible.I am not diagnosed whether it's benign or malignant. Any suggestions would be highly appreciated.
For the tumors of the salivary glands in the mouth first most important study is to have a biopsy and radiographic investigations such as MRI to assess the nature of the disease whether Benign or Malignant. So Visit oncologist with your biopsy and MRI for the exact nature of the tumor.
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Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari
Oncologist
Answered on 23rd May '24
My husband was diagnosed with cancer four months ago. Doctors initially assumed it was bone cancer, but after the pathology report came, we came to know that it's stage 4 kidney cancer. Some of our known people suggested immunotherapy as chemotherapy doesn't go for kidney cancer. We want an expert opinion on whether this is true and in that case what we should do now.
In case of Cancer involving Kidneys and has spread to other parts of body requires chemotherapy or immunotherapy. The exact plan for treatment can be decided after studying the involvement of disease and its effects on the normal functioning of the body. So if you can share all your reports with oncologist near you. He will be able to guide you towards the exact treatment plan.
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Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari
Oncologist
Answered on 23rd May '24
Hello, I'm a 22 year old recently visited a breast clinic in Bhopal. It's almost a month now I am having breast pain, swelling, and my left nipple was inverted more than usual. After the ultrasound I was just given a leaflet about fibroadenoma and she didn't explain. My left nipple has become much more inverted and sunken in and it takes a long time to emerge. Is this something that happens with cancer? I've been worried for months now that this could be cancer even though my doctor didn't seem concerned that it was. Because I am quite young and have no such family history of cancer maybe she overlooked the situation.
Swelling or lump in breast, inverted nipple, pain in breast and lumps in axilla should always be checked thoroughly. These are very common signs which can be seen in Fibroadenoma and also early stage breast cancers. Regular Mammography and biopsy is very important to assess the exact nature of disease. So we would suggest you to undergo a biopsy and visit oncologist to know the exact nature of swelling and it's treatment plan.
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Dr. Akash Umesh Tiwari
Oncologist
Answered on 23rd May '24
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I'm pramod, 44 years old i have mouth cancer and my treatment is going on from long time but now it's getting worse i cant eat anything can't walk my health is getting worse. I have seen many doctors but nothing happened. Please tell me if I can be treated in this hospital.
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Samruddhi Bhartiya
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Asked for Female | 65
This hospital have oncology department
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Samruddhi Bhartiya
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Asked for Female | 75
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.
A lot of sources say that you should, but you should consult your doctor regarding same.
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Samruddhi Bhartiya
Member of team ClinicSpots.
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
Oncologist
Answered on 23rd May '24
Asked for Male | 65
bile duct cancer treatment centers?
Please perform Whole body PETCT to know the actual condition and then you can consult a oncologist so he will guide your father for proper treatment for speedy recovery.
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Dr. Mukesh Carpenter
General Surgeon
Answered on 23rd May '24
Hello sir, I am from Kanpur, male age of 39. I was recently diagnosed with gastroesophageal junction cancer. Please help us to find a good hospital at an affordable cost.
We are extremely sorry to learn about your condition and we hope that you will conquer your battle against cancer.
Refer our page to find centers that provide affordable services - Cancer Hospitals in Lucknow.
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Samruddhi Bhartiya
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Asked for Male | 61
treatment for secondary liver cancer?
Secondary liver cancer where is the primary. After the PETCT whole body and biopsy further decision to be made
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Dr. Mukesh Carpenter
General Surgeon
Answered on 23rd May '24
Hi I am Nehal. My brother is 48 years old and we are from Rajkot. He was not well for the last few weeks so we consulted with our family doctor. After a CT scan and a few other tests on Friday, he was diagnosed with a couple of specks on one lung. It's size is 3.9 cm and the biopsy report says it's cancerous. Please refer us to a good place to treat him. We are not so strong financially. Is there any way to save him and treat him from Rajkot only?
Regarding cost issues, a medical institute could help you out with loans possibly, or your health insurance could have some policy and clause relevant to cancer treatment, please approach and figure out.
Refer our page to find treatment centers - Cancer Hospitals in Rajkot.
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Samruddhi Bhartiya
Member of team ClinicSpots.