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Asked for male, 35 years old from South Goa
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If there is localized backache than radiation treatment may be the right choice for the time being. Though it won't cure lung cancer. It may help in resolving the local pain. Patient is on erlotinib since 26-6-17. The medicine should have shown some benefit by now. Continue it for another one month. It may be stopped for the time /days spinal radiation is given by your treating doctor. Add bisphosphonates taking care of creatinine and calcium levels. Ask for appropriate amount of analgesics. Giv...more
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Usually we make a plan for chemotherapy and that can be taken at any local hospital, where the nurses are trained to give chemotherapy and there is a physician or medical oncologist who can manage the side effects. You can enquire at your local district hospital.
The chemotherapy for breast usually includes Adriamycin + Cyclophosphamide and most of the times followed by Paclitaxel (4+ 4 cycles). Transtuzumab may be given depending on the Her 2 Status (1 year).
The cost of the treatment m...more
The chemotherapy for breast usually includes Adriamycin + Cyclophosphamide and most of the times followed by Paclitaxel (4+ 4 cycles). Transtuzumab may be given depending on the Her 2 Status (1 year).
The cost of the treatment m...more
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the first step is to evaluate if the cancer has spread from the breast to other areas. This will require certain tests including mammography of the other breast, chest xray, ultrasound scan of the abdomen and some blood tests. Treatment will include surgery to remove the cancer, radiation therapy, chemotherapy (injections) and hormonal therapy (tablets). Please visit a cancer institute as suggested as soon as possible. There are government schemes that will help eligible people to get ...more
the first step is to evaluate if the cancer has spread from the breast to other areas. This will require certain tests including mammography of the other breast, chest xray, ultrasound scan of the abdomen and some blood tests. Treatment will include surgery to remove the cancer, radiation therapy, chemotherapy (injections) and hormonal therapy (tablets). Please visit a cancer institute as suggested as soon as possible. There are government schemes that will help eligible people to get ...more
Asked for Male, 24 years old from Katihar
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Herhope is Transtuzumab, which is an anti Her 2 receptor antibody. If the tumor is Her 2 receptor positive, then it is recommended to give 3 weekly Transtuzumab for a year. It is a costly drug (Herceptin, the original brand by rosche costs 55k to 75k per vial of 440 mg) hence biosimilars are used which cost anywhere between 20K to 45K per vial. There are various schedules of chemotherapy which are used. The most common being 4 cycles of dose dense (2weekly) Adriamycin + cyclophosphamide followed...more
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Health benefits of turmeric
1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.
3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.
5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.
6. Is a natural ...more
1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.
2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.
3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.
4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.
5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.
6. Is a natural ...more
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