My mother is suffering Gallbladder cancer in stage 4, we would li

My mother is suffering Gallbladder cancer in stage 4, we would like to discuss about her treatment.

Cancer

Answered by Pankaj Kamble

Hello, In stage 4 Gallbladder cancer, the cancer has grown into one of the main blood vessels leading into the liver, or into lymph nodes or organs further away from the gallbladder. This stage is usually not treated with surgery, but the doctor may suggest it to relieve the symptoms caused by cancer blocking the biliary system. Also, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are used to relieve the symptoms. Immunotherapy is not a defined treatment for gallbladder cancer but it's still under the testing phase. But to decide the treatment Doctor will need additional testing. Also, will have to see what the prior treatment has been given. Hope our answer helps you. You can find more doctors on our page to discuss regarding her treatment - Oncologist In India.

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As per my understanding you want to know about the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Treatment for any cancer in general depends on the stage of cancer, location of cancer, patient's age, associated comorbidities and other factors.

The 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.

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Answered on 23rd May '24

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Hello , my mother 52 y/o was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma . She underwent operation 6 months back for that and received 30 radiation therapies . Due to this , she developed osteradionecrosis . Does ayurveda holds cure to it without surgery ?

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Osteoradionecrosis is a serious condition that occurs after radiation therapy, and while Ayurveda offers supportive care to improve overall health, it may not fully cure this condition without surgery. It's essential to consult with a maxillofacial surgeon or an oncologist who can provide the best treatment options based on your mother's specific condition.

Answered on 1st Aug '24

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Lancet laparoscopic centre, visakhapatnam

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Please tell me how Mastectomy works. Are breasts conserved in this treatment or are they removed in this procedure?

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Answered on 23rd May '24

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There is 19 months old girl from Ethiopia. Diagnosed with Hepatoblastoma. Completed 5 cycles of chemo. Referred abroad for surgical resection and possible liver transplant. We are planning to take her to India. Where is the best surgical oncology center in India? How much it will cost us? What is your advice? Thank you!

The choice between resection and transplant depends on the assessment of response. The patient & the scans will have to be assessed and then a decision will have to be made.

The cost will vary from hospital to hospital and the procedure

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Hello Doctor, I am sharing details about my father, who is 64 years old. He has always lived a healthy lifestyle — he regularly practices yoga and meditation, does not eat outside food, and quit smoking 15 years ago. However, in the last 6–8 months, he has experienced a sudden weight loss of around 10 kg and has developed a lump in his neck. He had tuberculosis around 30 years ago and completed 6–8 months of treatment at that time. Because of that history, he initially thought that TB might have returned. He recently underwent a CT scan. Based on the report, the doctor also said that it does not look like cancer and that there is a 95% chance of it being TB. However, they advised that treatment cannot be started without FNAC or a biopsy.His FNAC report showed “Metastatic poorly differentiated carcinoma.” After that, we waited for the biopsy results. The biopsy diagnosis has also come as “Poorly differentiated carcinoma.” The report further mentions that Immunohistochemical (IHC) marker study is advised.I have shared all the reports of CT , FNAC, biopsy, Ihc marker , pet CT and the treatment details with you in the PDF. I wanted to ask whether the current treatment plan is correct with chemotherapy and immunotherapy and if we are on the best possible path for my father’s recovery. I want to make sure he is getting the best and most effective treatment available. And surgery is possible in this condition ? If there is anything more that should be added or any further tests or therapies you recommend, please let me know.

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The sudden weight loss and the lump in his neck are indeed concerning. Given his history of tuberculosis, it's understandable to think it might be related. However, the biopsy results indicating poorly differentiated carcinoma do raise some flags. The current treatment plan with chemotherapy and immunotherapy is a common approach for poorly differentiated carcinoma. Surgery might be an option depending on the specifics. The Immunohistochemical marker study will provide more insights into the type of cancer and guide further treatment. It's important to trust the expertise of your oncologist and his medical team and ensure open communication with them.

Answered on 23rd Dec '25

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Sir, my mother aged 74 years is been diagnosed Colorectal cancer stage 4. Her adjacent lymph nodes shows metastatic carcinoma (4/5) (H/L) in her biopsy report. She already undergone an operation where some portions of her right colon is removed. Sir i want to know where is the best treatment possible in india? We are residing in Kolkata.

Pl get in touch with Dr. Muzammil Shaikh at Nanavati Hospital Mumbai. He is the best Oncologist

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Answered on 23rd May '24

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Answered on 23rd May '24

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Answered on 22nd June '24

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Answered on 23rd May '24

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Answered on 23rd May '24

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Answered on 23rd May '24

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depending on the imaging findings we can decide on the treatment

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Answered on 23rd May '24

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