The term triple-negative breast cancer means that the cancer cells do not have estrogen or progesterone receptors and does not make too much of the protein called HER2. ( therefore the cells test "negative" on all 3 tests.)

Triple-negative breast cancer has less treatment options available than other types of invasive breast cancer. The reason being the cancer cells do not have enough estrogen or progesterone receptors or HER2 protein for hormone therapy or targeted drugs to work. 

Treatment options are chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery mainly. But consulting clinician on time and starting the treatment is important. Regular follow up with doctor with lifestyle modifications and counselling will help. Consult an oncologist.

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Hello, Chemotherapy is usually given after the surgery, to reduce the chances of recurring cancer. In some cases, chemo is given before the surgery to shrink the tumour; it is called neoadjuvant therapy. As you have mentioned that your father has undergone radical cholecystectomy, and you want to know if chemo is needed after the surgery. Our recommendations would be to undergo adjuvant chemotherapy. As it is suggested by various studies that, Post-operation chemotherapy is used as palliative care treatment for gallbladder cancer, as it inhibits the growth of any cancer cells remaining in the body after the removal of the tumour. Even though there are various side effects associated with receiving chemotherapy, one can increase their survival chances and diminish any chances of recurrent cancer. Hope this answer helps you. If you need additional guidance then connect with more experts, or do same even for the sake of getting second opinions, this page might help - Best Oncologist In India.

Secondary liver cancer means that the cancers has metastasized in liver from primary site elsewhere in body. Regular medication and follow up with doctor is important. It is IV grade cancer with bad prognosis. Consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or any city convenient for you, they will evaluate the patient and advice accordingly. Hope our answer helps you.

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.

As per my understanding your patient is diabetic and needs to undergo a pet scan. If diabetes is under control and any other vital organs like kidney are functioning normally and if not contraindicated, then definitely the patient can undergo pet scan. But you need to consult Physician so that he can guide you regarding pet scan. Hope our answer helps you. You can refer this page to find doctors who can give second opinions - General Physicians in India.

Sir this requires a biopsy first and then treatment which is most likely going to be chemotherapy combined with radiation. For more details you can visit best oncologist in delhi.

Hello, Chemotherapy works by affecting all cells that grow and divide quickly in the body. The most common side effects of chemotherapy are as follows: Fatigue, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Bowel issues such as diarrhea or constipation, Hair loss, Mouth sores, Skin and nail problems These side effects are temporary however, and improve gradually as the treatment ends. Hope our answer helps you. Our useful list of relevant doctors can always help you out if you are looking for second opinions or additional information - Best Chemotherapy doctors in Mumbai. Let us know if your area-wise preferences are different, and you can also approach us whenever confused or conflicted!

As per my understanding you are enquiring about stomach cancer. The treatments available for it are surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy. Treatment options depend on several factors including age of the patient, the type and stage of cancer, possible side effects, and the patient's preferences as well as overall health. Often, a combination of treatments is preferred. Monoclonal antibodies are a part of immunotherapy and can be availed. Consult an oncologist - 10 Best Oncologist In India.

Palliative chemotherapy is a treatment that is designed for terminal cancer patients to prolong their survival and ease symptoms of cancer, but does not cure disease. It can be administered in a variety of ways with the most common being:

• Orally: Pills taken by mouth.
• Intravenously (IV): Infused through a vein.
• Topically: Applied to the skin.

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Side effects depend on the type of chemo drug the doctor is using to treat the patient. Some of the common side effects of chemotherapy are Rash, Mouth sores, bruising and bleeding more easily, Hair loss, Nausea and vomiting, Neuropathy, Constipation and diarrhea, Generalized Pain. Consult an oncologist, who on examining the patient will answer all your queries. Hope our answer helps you.

Dear Shanaya,

• The treatment options for stage II are:

1. Surgical removal of cancer with radical prostatectomy i.e. an operation to remove the prostate gland and tissues surrounding it.
2. Radiation therapy with brachytherapy or external beam radiation (EBRT).

• We have listed some government hospitals for your reference:

1. Mumbai: Tata Memorial Hospital (Government Hospital).
2. Chennai: Adyar Cancer Institute (Government Hospital).
3. Delhi: All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), (Government Hospital).
4. Bangalore: Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (Government Hospital).
5. Hyderabad: Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), (Government Hospital).

Hope this information helps you. You can find more hospitals on our page - Prostate Cancer Treatment Hospitals in India.

Stage II cancer means cancer has not yet spread outside of prostrate but is large. Treatment depends on age of patient, his general condition mainly. Radical prostatectomy is done and if during surgery it is found that cancer has spread or if few months after surgery PSA has increased, then external beam radiation is considered. Either solely external beam radiation, or brachytherapy, or both are considered depending on patient's condition and cancer stage. If patient has serious health issues then radiation therapy with brachytherapy is planned. Regular follow up with clinician is very important. Please consult an oncologist - Oncologists in Mumbai. Hope our answer helps you.

Consulting a clinician and getting thoroughly evaluated is the right way to get yourself diagnosed and treated. Just searching, reading and trying to match your symptoms to a particular disease will lead to unnecessary stress, anxiety and delay in treatment. So please get examined by Urology Consultation doctors in Mumbai, or any city of convenience, and if some pathology is detected then get treated.

Hormone therapy is one of the treatment option for prostate cancer, which is often used along with other treatment options like are surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and others. The success rate of treatment of prostate cancer by hormone therapy, depends on several factors like type of cancer, the stage of cancer, location, age of patient, general health, associated comorbidities and others. Consult an oncologist, who on evaluation of the patient will guide you to choose the best treatment suitable for the patient. Hope our answer helps you.

Hello, Some of the best cancer doctors in Mumbai specialized in lung cancer are as mentioned in the page attached, please refer it - Lung Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai. Let us know if there's anything else that we can do to assist you