Hello, can we lead a normal life without a Colon, also is Colon cancer curable?
The treatment of the colon cancer depends on the size, stage ant the type of the cancer, general condition of the patient, and age of the patient and associated comorbidities. Main available treatments are chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery and others. But still Consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or any other city you like. Hope our answer helps you.
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Dr. Babita Goel
General Physician
Answered on 23rd May '24
What are the symptoms of Colon cancer? Do I need to consult a doctor immediately if I encounter some of the symptoms?
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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Dr. Babita Goel
General Physician
Answered on 23rd May '24
Does Colon cancer affect a person's digestive system? How bad does it get as colon cancer progresses?
Colon cancer is cancer that affects the part of digestive system. So definitely effects a persons digestive system. Some of the colon cancer symptoms are Blood (usually dark red or black) in the stool, Constipation and diarrhea, Long, thin, pencil-like stools, Fatigue and weakness, Abdominal pain or bloating, Unexplained weight loss. These symptoms worsens as the colon cancer progresses.
Consult an oncologist, who on examining the patient will answer all your queries. Hope our answer helps you.
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Dr. Babita Goel
General Physician
Answered on 23rd May '24
I have frequent stomach pain which is one of the early symptoms of Colon cancer. Please guide me with what I need to do.
As per my understanding the patient is having stomach pain and wants to know early symptoms of colon cancer.
Some of the signs and symptoms of colon cancer are:
- A persistent change in bowel habits, diarrhea or constipation or a change in the consistency of your stool
- Rectal bleeding or blood in stool
- Persistent abdominal discomfort, cramps, gas or pain
- A feeling that bowel doesn't empty completely, fullness feeling
- Weakness or physical fatigue
- Weight loss
Consult an oncologist, who on evaluating the patient will help. Hope our answer helps you.
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Dr. Babita Goel
General Physician
Answered on 23rd May '24
Can Gastrointestinal bleeding cause Colon cancer?
Gastrointestinal bleeding may be one of the symptoms of colon cancer. Consult an oncologist, who on examining the patient, may advise some tests like blood tests, stool test, colonoscopy and others, based on these test reports the doctor will come to a conclusion whether the patient is having colon cancer or not, and then will guide you to choose the best treatment suitable for the patient. Hope our answer helps you.
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Dr. Babita Goel
General Physician
Answered on 23rd May '24
Hi, Can you tell me what are the side effects of Radiation therapy as my sister-in-law has been admitted for it?
Side effects of radiation therapy depends upon the type of cancer, its location, the radiation therapy dose, and the patient's general health. Some of the common side effects of radiation therapy are: Skin problems. The patient may have dryness, itching, blistering, or peeling. Fatigue, which is described as feeling tired or exhausted almost all the time, and others. Consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or any other city of convenience, and they will guide through the side effects during treatment. Hope our answer helps you.
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Dr. Babita Goel
General Physician
Answered on 23rd May '24
Hello, I want to know about Proton therapy. Is it better and safer than other types of radiotherapy? Are there any side-effects of this therapy?
Proton therapy is more or less similar to radiation therapy, but its approach is more targeted. It delivers proton beams at cancer cells with better precision. Therefore the risk of damaging tissues around the tumor is lower than with standard radiation.
The treatment is suitable for cancers that involve tumors near sensitive parts of the body. But still consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or any other city, as it is finally treating clinician's decision to decide the best treatment for patient. Hope our answer helps you.
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Dr. Babita Goel
General Physician
Answered on 23rd May '24
As my uncle has recently been diagnosed with cancer, I was trying to read about radiotherapy on the internet. Is it really the best and a risk-free procedure?
As per my understanding patient is suffering from cancer and you want to know about the best available treatment. The treatment for any cancer in general depends on the stage of cancer, location of cancer, patient's age, and associated comorbidities and other factors.
Treatment mainly includes surgery according to location of cancer, radiation, chemotherapy or a combination of these. In advanced cancer palliative care is of more importance when routine treatment are not preferred.
Consult oncologists, who on evaluation of the patient will guide you for the best treatment available. Hope our answer helps you.
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Dr. Babita Goel
General Physician
Answered on 23rd May '24
Hi, Can Immunotherapy treat all types of cancer?
Immunotherapy is a newer treatment to treat cancer along with other therapies. But it all depends on treating clinician's discretion, as treatment depends from case to case. Consult Cancer Treatment doctors in Mumbai, or any other city of your preference, get evaluated and then plan treatment under strict medical supervision. Hope our answer helps you.
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Dr. Babita Goel
General Physician
Answered on 23rd May '24
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.
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Dr. Babita Goel
General Physician
Answered on 23rd May '24
How long can one live after he/she is diagnosed with cancer stage 4? Is it possible to treat stage 4 cancer?
The survival of the patient with cancer to a great extent depends on type of cancer, stage of Cancer, location of the cancer, general condition of patient, age of the patient, associated comorbidities and many other factors.
Any cancer stage 4 does not have a good prognosis. Consult experts through this page - 10 Best Oncologist In India. They on evaluation of the cause will guide through the required treatment.
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Dr. Babita Goel
General Physician
Answered on 23rd May '24
Asked for Male | 75
What is the Treatment for esophegeal cancer in males?
Treatment depends on the stage of cancer, health condition and patient's age. Surgery, chemo, radiation therapy or a combination of all these may be included in the treatment. But that can be confirmed after physical diagnosis. At an early stage, surgery may be the only treatment. If advanced stage then chemotherapy and radiation therapy may be required to shrink the tumor before or after surgery.
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Dr. Sridhar Susheela
Oncologist
Answered on 23rd May '24
Asked for Female | 46
best doctor for pituitary tumor?
Kindly provide more details to answer the query. Consult a neurosurgeon for better guidance.
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Dr. Sandeep Nayak
Surgical Oncologist
Answered on 23rd May '24
Asked for Male | 31
Brain cancer required radio therapy
Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays or other particles to destroy tumor cells. This therapy helps in slowing or stopping the growth of a brain tumor. It is typically given after surgery and possibly in combination with some other therapy. Radiation oncologists will guide you best. The average cost of radiation therapy usually comes around Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 20,00,000 depending on which type of radiation technique used. However, the prices get affected by hospitals and their location as well. You can refer our list - Best Cancer Hospital in India, to find hospitals that will provide adequate facilities & services.
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Samruddhi Bhartiya
Member of team ClinicSpots.
Asked for Male | 23
One of my friend is suffering from CLL, he is 23, and sometimes he go through bleeding and fever, are there chances of him being fine again?
There is no guaranteed cure for chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Long term outlook may vary with individual specific cases. Chemotherapy may help to manage the disease, but the goal is usually to help manage symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease.
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Dr. Sridhar Susheela
Oncologist
Answered on 23rd May '24