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I was recommended to take ngs (cares testing) next-generation sequencing for my mother which can be useful to current treatment. cares and hope foundation are the two labs recommended in united states (estimated around rs. 5 lakhs. Wanted to know is there any good labs available in india for ngs which is cost effective. Please suggest if any. Disease history: my mother was diagnosed with metastatic rectum and breast cancer (both primary) in nov 2015. Immediately gave cape (2000 mg/d)-ox (200 mg) + bevacizumab (500 mg), 6 cycles last cycle mar 2016. Then she took only anastrozole till dec 2020. She had excellent disease free interval till dec 2020. As cea and ca 125 markers raised doctor rechallenged with the same treatment bevacizumab and took 6 cycles (may 2021 last cycle). This time treatment was not much effective. Now recent pet taken on 29 dec shows progression in liver. Liver biopsy consistent with breast carcinoma, currently taking abemaciclib (ramiven 100 mg), letrozole 2.5 mg, mirtaz 7.5 mg, shelcal 500 mg, brevipil, ivabradine, thyronorm.

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Ayurvedic Doctor•Zirakpur
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Strand life sciences, a global genomic profiling company aimed at empowering personalized cancer care and genetic testing for inherited diseases, announced that its next-generation sequencing (ngs) laboratory, the strand center for genomics & personalized medicine, located at bangalore, has recently received certificates of accreditation from the college of american pathologists (cap), and the national accreditation board for testing & calibration laboratories (nabl), respectively. With these ac...more
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Oncologist•Mumbai
It takes atleast 3-6 months for the hormonal therapy to show effect.
If it is growing rapidly show it to your doctor. Why was altraz started and not surgery?
Was the disease spread?
Why is surgery not done upfront?
We offer primary endocrine therapy only if Patient is unfit for surgery especially in 80-85 plus age group. If you want to share the reports and discuss this further, Feel free to contact me directly.
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Gynaecologist•Kolkata
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Hello.
Don't get disheartened.
I would like to convey about 30% cases of infertility are due to unexplained reasons and your case seems to be one of that (unexplained infertility) I would suggest you that in these cases rather than wasting time on different modes of treatment, the best way will be to opt for ivf. I am posting the nice recommendations:
1) do not offer oral ovarian stimulation agents (such as clomifene citrate, anastrozole or letrozole) to women with unexplained infert...more
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Sexologist•Bangalore
Gynecomastia in men:
Most cases of gynecomastia regress over time without treatment. However, if gynecomastia is caused by an underlying condition, such as hypogonadism, malnutrition or cirrhosis, that condition may need treatment. If you're taking medications that can cause gynecomastia, your doctor may recommend stopping them or substituting another medication.
In adolescents with no apparent cause of gynecomastia, the doctor may recommend periodic re-evaluations every three to six mon...more
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Sexologist•Bangalore
Gynecomatia in men:
Most cases of gynecomastia regress over time without treatment. However, if gynecomastia is caused by an underlying condition, such as hypogonadism, malnutrition or cirrhosis, that condition may need treatment. If you're taking medications that can cause gynecomastia, your doctor may recommend stopping them or substituting another medication.
In adolescents with no apparent cause of gynecomastia, the doctor may recommend periodic re-evaluations every three to six mont...more
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Sexologist•Bangalore
Gynecomatia in men:
Most cases of gynecomastia regress over time without treatment. However, if gynecomastia is caused by an underlying condition, such as hypogonadism, malnutrition or cirrhosis, that condition may need treatment. If you're taking medications that can cause gynecomastia, your doctor may recommend stopping them or substituting another medication.
In adolescents with no apparent cause of gynecomastia, the doctor may recommend periodic re-evaluations every three to six mont...more
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Sexologist•Bangalore
For Gynecomatia:
Most cases of gynecomastia regress over time without treatment. However, if gynecomastia is caused by an underlying condition, such as hypogonadism, malnutrition or cirrhosis, that condition may need treatment. If you're taking medications that can cause gynecomastia, your doctor may recommend stopping them or substituting another medication.
In adolescents with no apparent cause of gynecomastia, the doctor may recommend periodic re-evaluations every three to six months ...more
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Sexologist•Bangalore
Gynecomatia in men:
Most cases of gynecomastia regress over time without treatment. However, if gynecomastia is caused by an underlying condition, such as hypogonadism, malnutrition or cirrhosis, that condition may need treatment. If you're taking medications that can cause gynecomastia, your doctor may recommend stopping them or substituting another medication.
In adolescents with no apparent cause of gynecomastia, the doctor may recommend periodic re-evaluations every three to six mont...more
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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Kolkata
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Gynecomastia is a condition where the tissues of the breasts swell in a boy or men. This is caused by the imbalance of testosterone and oestrogen. It might affect one or both the breasts depending on the level of hormonal imbalance. Although not considered as a serious condition, Gynecomastia can be a difficult condition to cope up with. There are multiple treatment options and surgery is one of them. In many cases, this condition goes as abruptly as it appeared. For cases that are complicated a...more
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