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What could be causing my pain?

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I found a small lump under my right breast about 2 weeks ago. It’s not painful, but it feels firm and hasn’t gone away. I’m really scared it could be cancer. What should I do?

Answered by Dr. Garvit Chitkara

A new lump in the breast should always be evaluated by an oncologist. Most lumps are benign (like fibroadenomas or cysts), but it’s important to rule out malignancy. I’d advise getting an ultrasound of both breasts and a clinical examination. Depending on findings, a core biopsy may be needed.

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We need to check few more details. Whether surgery done or not? Generally, surgery remains 1st step and on safe hands the age mentioned is really no an adverse factor.

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Chemo can be used as a therapy if in case you have cancerous tumors such as in the lungs and kidneys. The choice is whether to try the chemo or not, which is to be done by a professional who is familiar with the individual condition of the patient and who can look at their medical history. It is highly advisable to seek the opinion of an oncologist for a thorough evaluation and care of the cancer.

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Namaste, My father lives in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and is in terminal stage of cancer. It started as oral cancer which was removed surgically but unfortunately has metastasized to his lungs and now his liver. He took 6 rounds of chemotherapy, but it spread anyway. He is at end of life now and we are desperately looking for Ayurveda treatment or options that can ease this situation.

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Metastasis means the cancer has spread to other body areas. The terminal stage signals the disease's progression. Pain, weakness, and no appetite are symptoms. Ayurveda uses herbs and healthy practices to ease discomfort and lift life quality. But consult an expert to plan the ideal ayurvedic treatment approach for your dad's specific case.

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I am Ritu from Nagpur. My father is 64 and he has stomach cancer that has spread throughout his body. He recently had a stent implanted to assist him in eating and swallowing, but he is still refusing to eat since it makes him feel sick. For him, we can't go for surgery and we are worried that he can't take chemo with this present health condition. If he still can't eat and get more week, what are the other options we can go for?

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What could be causing my pain?

I found a small lump under my right breast about 2 weeks ago. It’s not painful, but it feels firm and hasn’t gone away. I’m really scared it could be cancer. What should I do?

A new lump in the breast should always be evaluated by an oncologist. Most lumps are benign (like fibroadenomas or cysts), but it’s important to rule out malignancy. I’d advise getting an ultrasound of both breasts and a clinical examination. Depending on findings, a core biopsy may be needed.

Questions & Answers on "Cancer" (374)

Brain tumor amd shows some features malignant tumor

Hello Sir, my mother was diagnosed with salivary gland cancer (parotid gland cancer) on 28th. It is in an advanced stage. She's 69, and on blood thinners. She is really scared and asked me to get a second opinion. Kindly refer someone who can help us through this condition.

I am 75 yr old and I have recently discover that I have pancreatic cancer . Because of my age I want to go for an easier treatment like targetted treatment for cancer which doesnot include needles and surgery and chemo

I’m female, 17years old. I found that there is a lump in my left armpit, it has been there fro about two years. It doesn’t hurt when untouched but can hurt alittle tiny bit when pressed on or squshed. What is it? Cancer?

Hello, how can we get information on treatment for RHABDOMYOSARCOMA that is stage 4 in a 9 year old boy?

[URGENT] Someone i know has 3 tumours, 1 in their lungs, 1 in their kidneys, can Chemo help them? Also, they’re doctor is arriving in 3 days, do we wait for him or do we need to be quicker?

My mother is suffering from gallbladder cancer stage 3rd …is cure possible in this stage

We have discovered that my uncle has Liver Cancer which is in 3rd stage. Doctors have found a lump of 4cm in his liver which will be removed through a surgery however he has only 3-6 months time to survive. Can somebody please help. Is there still chances of his survival?

Pet scan and fluid biopsy should be detected lung Cancer

What is to be done after immunotherapy and elevated liver enzyme levels when seen?

I have liver cancer what a solution?

Diabetic 2 full body swelling edema weakness blood cancer how to relief

My father age 67. He is suffer collon cancer. He is colestomy operation done in March 22. What is next treatment???

My farther is 67year old. He was diagnosed as stage four prostate cancer and we are living in Johor. Can you advise me the specialist in urology oncologist nearby me. Thanks in advance!

Is there a treatment for Pancreatic Cancer stage 4 in Ayurveda?

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