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The life expectancy in a metastatic lung cancer has conventionally been dismal, maybe 6 months. But with newer generation medicines like gefitinib, even metastatic cases can live upto 2-3 years. In any case, I am curious that if the disease has spread to just lymph node, why are you calling it metastatic, it may be addressed with curative intent. Please share your pet ct report for further query.
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Immugest tablets (kerala ayurveda) 2 tablets twice a day empty stomach regularly. Its a natural immunomodulator.
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Biopsy of a mass, you might also see a reference to reactive lymph nodes when you review your lab results. This means your lymph nodes are reacting to something going on in your body. However, it's usually not a reaction to anything serious. In fact, most of the time, reactive lymph nodes are harmless. But we have to look into the details of the problem.
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Cancer that begins in the lungs and most often occurs in people who smoke.
Two major types of lung cancer are non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. Causes of lung cancer include smoking, second-hand smoke, exposure to certain toxins and family history. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and healthy lifestyle.
Two major types of lung cancer are non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer. Causes of lung cancer include smoking, second-hand smoke, exposure to certain toxins and family history. Let's have a detailed discussion for better advice and healthy lifestyle.
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If a person gets diagnosed with cancer and he/she will get started off with their chemotherapy or radiation treatment, quite typically the hair loss would begin within 10 to 14 days after having gone through the first treatment.
The ideal thing that people can do well before his or her chemotherapy treatment gets underway, is to know exactly what needs to be done for hair loss prior to their first treatment. The activities can involve:
Going through certain videos that are avai...more
The ideal thing that people can do well before his or her chemotherapy treatment gets underway, is to know exactly what needs to be done for hair loss prior to their first treatment. The activities can involve:
Going through certain videos that are avai...more
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Lung cancer is caused by disorderly growth of uncommon cells which line the air passage, usually starting off in a single or both lungs. The irregular cells do not mature into healthy lung tissue but instead divide speedily and result in tumor formation.
Causes behind lung cancer:
Smoking: This is considered as the most significant source of lung cancer. As reported by multiple researches and studies, cigarettes contain over 4,000 chemicals, most of which are cancer causing age...more
Causes behind lung cancer:
Smoking: This is considered as the most significant source of lung cancer. As reported by multiple researches and studies, cigarettes contain over 4,000 chemicals, most of which are cancer causing age...more
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M.D - Respiratory Medicine, DTCD, MBBS B...read more
Pulmonologist•Hyderabad
Lung cancer is caused by disorderly growth of uncommon cells which line the air passage, usually starting off in a single or both lungs. The irregular cells do not mature into healthy lung tissue but instead divide speedily and result in tumor formation.
Causes behind lung cancer:
Smoking: This is considered as the most significant source of lung cancer. As reported by multiple types of research and studies, cigarettes contain over 4,000 chemicals, most of which are cancer-caus...more
Causes behind lung cancer:
Smoking: This is considered as the most significant source of lung cancer. As reported by multiple types of research and studies, cigarettes contain over 4,000 chemicals, most of which are cancer-caus...more
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Psychiatrist•Davanagere
It seems like you are an otherwise healthy person, a man who is 6 ft tall and 75 kgs. Your current wbc count is normal and you are on treatment for imatinib. With regards to your prognosis of cml your oncologist should have told you about how things might turn out for you. Most blood cancers are curable, however it is best to speak with your oncologist regarding your condition or get a second opinion.
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The sound of the word cancer can be really traumatic and the fact the one may most of the time be unaware of this condition can be hard to handle. The same is the situation in the case of lung cancer as it does not produce any remarkable signs and symptoms in its early stages. However, there are ways in which you can be aware of this life-threatening ailment. Here are some tell-tale signs of an early stage of lung cancer:
A stubborn cough:
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A stubborn cough:
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General Physician•Roorkee
Thyroid cancer occurs in the cells of the thyroid gland which is found at the base of your neck, just below your Adam's apple. Your thyroid produces important hormones like TSH that regulate your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight. Thyroid cancer is an uncommon kind of cancer which usually doesn t cause symptoms in the early stage.
However, symptoms like the following mean that you should see a doctor immediately
A lump on your neck that can be felt
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However, symptoms like the following mean that you should see a doctor immediately
A lump on your neck that can be felt
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