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I have been diagnosed with DSRCT. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 24-year-old male diagnosed with metastatic desmoplastic small round cell tumor - EWS1 positive four years ago. I have been through different chemotherapies with varying success. Recently, I started Palbociclib 120 mg treatment and have seen improvements like reduced abdominal dis... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern.As we review your current situation, it is important to understand the specifics of your diagnosis. You have metastatic desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT), a challenging condition characterized by small round cell tumors. The tests have... Read Full »
What is the advantage of weekly chemotherapy over full dose chemotherapy?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know about weekly chemotherapy for Peritoneal cancer of 76-year-old lady. Instead of full dose chemotherapy at 21 days interval, weekly chemotherapy is done at a lower dose to have a less side effects. First chemo charged on her caused severe side effects like dysente... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. The investigations conclude the presence of peritoneal cancer which has characteristics like that of ovary cancer. Most patients are diagnosed at stage III or IV and chemotherapy is the prefer... Read Full »
My mother has breast cancer. What treatment can she take?
Query: Hello doctor, I need advise from experts about my mother. She is suffering from breast cancer. It was diagnosed two days ago. I want an expert's opinion for future treatment. Kindly guide me. What is the best treatment? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, the biopsy report has confirmed the diagnosis of breast cancer. Now, the next step will be to stage this disease. For that purpose, she will be adviced to do a CT scan of ... Read Full »
Having chemotherapy for stage IV invasive lobular carcinoma. Is it right?
Query: Hi doctor, The first case of cancer was on stage 3 ER+ invasive cancer of the left breast. Now, it is in stage IV invasive lobular carcinoma, with results of ER positive, PR positive, and HER2 with equivocal recurrent cancer. The site of disease is present on the abdominal lymph nodes and omentum w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, it is appropriate to use chemotherapy at this juncture. The HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) result is mentioned as equivocal. So please do a FISH test (fluorescence... Read Full »
Please suggest the treatment procedure followed for squamous cell carcinoma of tongue.
Query: Hi doctor, My father is 77 years old. He is diagnosed with moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma, in the right vallecula and at the base of the tongue aggregating 0.5 × 0.5 × 0.2 cm. He has pain and sensation while eating and drinking. What is the treatment? Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Treatment of choice in this condition is radical radiotherapy using IMRT (intensity modulated radiation therapy) and IGRT (image-guided radiation therapy) technique with concurrent weekly cisplatin chemotherapy. Read Full »
I have breast cancer. Kindly guide me on chemotherapy.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 35-year-old woman who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. My healthcare provider suggested chemotherapy as part of my treatment. I have several questions about it. How does chemotherapy help treat breast cancer? What kinds of chemotherapy drugs are there, and how do t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. It is important to note that not all breast cancer patients require chemotherapy. Some may only need hormonal therapy, while others might benefit from targeted and immunotherapy. The treatment approach depends on fa... Read Full »
Can multiple myeloma be diagnosed only by doing blood tests and X-rays?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 63 year old male. I have been recently diagnosed with multiple myeloma. My doctor, who is listed as a hematologist or oncologist, said that I must undergo chemotherapy asap. His diagnosis was based solely on bloodwork and a full skeletal x-ray. There was no MRI or PET scan or bone ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Blood tests can provide compelling indications of myeloma; however, a marrow biopsy remains essential for confirmation. While a diagnosis can be reasonably presumed, it's imperative to undergo a bone marrow biopsy prior to commencing treatment. If visible on an X-ray, bo... Read Full »
I have been suffering from cancer of the large intestine. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from cancer in the large intestine. What is the treatment? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The large intestine cancer is treated with surgery followed by chemotherapy if the tumor is stage 3 or stage 4 on final histopathological examination. If the disease is stage 1, then there is no need for further treatment, but if it is stage ... Read Full »
How to repair fistula after cancer treatment?
Query: Hello doctor,Is it possible to successfully repair a fistula resulting from cancer treatment involving radiation and chemotherapy? Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The success of repairing a fistula caused by cancer and previous radiation and chemotherapy treatments depends on factors such as the location and severity of the fistula. Fistulas, abnormal connections between organs or structures, ca... Read Full »
Why do my hands feel numb after cancer treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, I am finishing the last part of my treatment for breast cancer. About a month ago, I started having numbness and tingling in arms and hands. It wakes me up through the night. I just recently started working in a grocery store, which is very physically demanding. It lands me with endless k... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you are on a weekly regimen of Paclitaxel chemotherapy, the numb feeling you are experiencing could be a side effect of the treatment. Kindly inform us if you are undergoing any other chemotherapy as well. If the numbness significantly affects your daily life, I rec... Read Full »