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My mother suffering from Blood cancer leukemia. Can it be cured?

Answered by Pankaj Kamble

Dear Abi, The treatment of leukemia depends upon various factors such as the type of leukemia, person's age and overall state of health, stage of leukemia etc.

  • Leukemia survival rate based on the age group:
  1. 35-44 is 98% approx.,
  2. 45-54 is 95% approx.,
  3. 55-64 is 89% approx.,
  4. 65-74 is 77%approx,
  5. 75-84 is 70 % approx.
  6. and 84 is 79% approx.
     
  • Leukemia treatment options based on leukemia stages:
  1. Remission induction The aim of the induction phase is to destroy the leukemia cells. If there is no sign of leukemia in the blood and bone marrow after treatment it is called a complete remission (CR).
    The treatment to expect:
    i.) The patient is given steroids for up to a week before the start of Chemotherapy: This begins to get rid of some of the leukemia cells while your doctor gets all your test results and plans for the treatment.
    ii.) Chemotherapy into the spine: Leukemia cells can sometimes travel to the brain and spinal cord so as part of the induction treatment one can have chemotherapy and possibly a steroid into the fluid that circulates around the spinal cord and brain. This is called intrathecal chemotherapy. It treats leukemia cells that are in the central nervous system to prevent it to spread to the CNS.
  2. Consolidation therapy The aim of the consolidation therapy is to get rid of leukemia cells that might still be there and to stop it from coming back.
    The treatment to expect:
    i.) More chemotherapy,
    ii.) A donor transplants,
    iii.) A transplant with your own blood stem cells
  3. Maintenance therapy The last phase of leukemia treatment is called maintenance therapy. It helps to keep leukemia in remission.
    The treatment to expect:
    i.) A low dose of Chemotherapy,
    ii.) Short courses of steroids for around 2 years,
    iii.) Intrathecal Chemotherapy,
    iv.) Sometimes one may need blood transfusions or antibiotics if one has an infection.

Hope this information helps you. To know more about blood cancer stages and associated costs, you can refer our blog - Cost of Blood Cancer Treatment in India. You can find hospitals for this treatment, on our page - Blood Cancer Treatment Hospitals in India.

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My mother is a survivor of breast cancer but after 5 years She is diagnosed lung cancer . Is lung cancer is curable and where is the best treatment available in India and worldwide.

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can cervical cancer cause b12 deficiency?

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No, cervical cancer does not directly cause B12 deficiency. However, some cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, may affect the absorption of vitamin B12 in the body, leading to a deficiency. It is important to monitor B12 levels in cancer patients undergoing treatment and supplement as necessary to prevent deficiency.

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Hi, My aunt is very recently diagnosed with skin cancer. I do have her medical report with me. Will it be feasible for you to have a look at the reports we got from doctor and suggest/advice me on next step. Suggest about what stage the cancer is, what should be the treatment and which hospital I can admit her? Thanks Sachin

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My father is suffering from cancer. He has esophagus stage 4 and lungs also affected . Now blockage are increasing and able to take liquids only. He is able to roam little bit. We are taking some ayurvedic medicine which are not working well. what are the options we have to treat him. Can we go chemotherapy to control disease.

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Menstruation Disorders: Symptoms, Causes & More

 

Menstruation disorders – the menstrual cycle (menstruation) is a condition indicating a change in the functioning of the organs of the reproductive system. This disorder occurs in almost all women, the cause of their development can be both physiological and pathological disorders.  

 

Before treating menstruation disorders, it is important to undergo a series of examinations, the results of which will help the doctor determine the main etiological factor and prescribe the necessary therapy.

Causes of menstruation disorders

The main cause of menstrual irregularities is considered to be hormonal dysfunction in women, which entails an unstable manifestation of bleeding. This condition can be conditionally divided into 3 main groups:

Violation of menstruation in women after 40 years is most often associated with age- related changes in the reproductive system. At this age, the depletion of the ovarian follicular reserve occurs, and the frequency of anovulatory cycles increases.  Such changes in the female body are initially caused by irregular periods, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, then menopause.

In young girls, menstruation disorders is often associated with uneven maturation of the hypothalamic-pituitary and ovarian systems. Less commonly, congenital or acquired syndromes, chromosomal disorders, or reproductive system abnormalities can be the cause. Regardless of the cause, the treatment of the failure of menstruation should be carried out under the guidance of a gynecologist.

Symptoms of menstruation disorders

Depending on the etiological factor, menstrual irregularities can manifest themselves in different ways, therefore, a classification of clinical manifestations has been derived in gynecology, including:

  • Algodismenorrhea – accompanied by pulling pains in the lower abdomen, nausea, headaches, menstruation failure
  • Dysmenorrhea – an unstable cycle, manifests itself sharply without accompanying symptoms
  • Hypermenorrhea – profuse flow of menstruation with a normal duration
  • Menorrhagia – the cycle lasts up to 12 days with profuse bleeding
  • Hypomenorrhea – scanty spotting
  • Polymenorrhea – the interval between menstruation is not more than 21 days
  • Oligomenorrhea – short periods with a duration of 1 – 2 days
  • Opsomenorrhea – rare discharge at intervals of 1 time in 3 months.

In addition to the main clinical signs, there may be other symptoms that worsen a woman’s well-being and quality of life:

  • Increased fatigue
  • Irritability
  • Decrease or increase in body weight
  • Pain in the lower back or lower abdomen of varying intensity
  • Nausea
     
  • Frequent headaches, migraines.

All of the above symptoms should not be ignored by the doctor, who, after the results of the examination, will be able to determine the cause, make the correct diagnosis, choose the necessary therapy, and give recommendations.

How and what to treat

When a woman has a menstrual disorder, the doctor will necessarily prescribe a number of instrumental and laboratory tests:

  • Ultrasound
  • Histological analysis
  • Colposcopy
  • Flora smear
  • Dad test
  • Analysis of blood, urine
  • Infectious screening.

The research results will help the doctor get a complete picture, determine the cause, and, if necessary, select drug therapy.

Treatment for menstrual irregularities directly depends on the cause, concomitant symptoms and characteristics of the patient’s body. If physiological reasons are the cause, it is enough to normalize the regime of the day and rest, monitor nutrition, and avoid physical and psychological stress.

When the cycle is disrupted due to infections, inflammatory processes of the ovaries, antibacterial drugs, uroseptics, hormonal drugs, physiotherapy, vitamin therapy are prescribed.  Herbal medicine is prescribed as an aid. The choice of any drug always remains with the attending physician, who will select the required dose and duration of administration.

To regulate menstruation, doctors often advise to follow a diet, to exclude contact with any provoking factors. If the failure of menstruation occurs due to damage to the cervix, the woman may be prescribed surgical treatment.

Treatment and Prevention Tips

In order to avoid menstrual irregularities, doctors in the field of gynecology recommend women and girls to monitor their health, not to self-medicate. Every woman must follow certain rules, as well as have the necessary information:

  • Girls’ periods should begin at the age of 10-14 years
  • Keep a menstrual calendar
  • Visit a gynecologist at least once every 6 months
  • Timely treat all gynecological diseases
  • Not to self-medicate, uncontrolled intake of medications
  • Balance the menu
  • Lead an active and healthy lifestyle.

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