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Answered by Dr. Pawar Satyajit Jalinder

What does my abnormal mammogram result mean?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your mammogram and the digital breast tomosynthesis reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). I would like to know what exactly you need help with. I will explain the report in short for you. We calculate the lifetime risk of breast cancer using various formulas.

June 3, 2026

Can I wait for 3 months for my stage 3 follicular lymphoma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. So I would start by saying that follicular lymphoma is the most common low-grade lymphoma diagnosed in this age group. An incidentally detected lump is the most common way in which follicular lymphoma presents, as was the case in your case. After histological confirmation, staging is usually done with a PET scan. This shows stage III disease as per your query.

June 2, 2026

How is gallbladder cancer treatment done in 55-year-old male?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and the history above. Based on this, it looks like he has metastatic carcinoma of the gallbladder (stage IV). In general, overall survival in such cases is about six months without chemotherapy and with chemotherapy, it can be extended up to one year. As the disease has spread to the liver and it is encasing, portal vein surgery is not an option.

May 29, 2026

Chest pain 49 days post-COVID positive. What to do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern, especially considering the new complications like black or white fungus developing in COVID patients. As mentioned above in the query, your COVID was mild, as you did not require any oxygen and were managed by isolation. In addition, CRP (C-reactive protein) is not very high, and D-dimer is fine. I would like to know the following: 1) Do you have any illnesses like diabetes or hypertension? 2) Are you taking any medications? 3) Is chest pain associated with exertion? 4) Are there any palpitations or breathing difficulties? 5) Is there any cough associated with chest pain? 6) Are there any symptoms of acidity or reflux? 7) Do you smoke or drink alcohol? Also, I would like to see the blood reports of WBC (white blood cells) and lipid profile to know if there is any chance for complications like stroke or heart attack occurring after COVID in some patients.

May 29, 2026

What is the treatment and prognosis of renal cell carcinoma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. I have reviewed your mother's reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Based on the reports, I suggest she suffers from metastatic renal cell carcinoma, a high-grade, clear cell type. In such cases, we go for surgery to minimize the tumor burden that she has already undergone.

May 25, 2026

Please describe the test reports of a liver disease.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the report, you have attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity), looks like he has hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) and it is metastatic (stage). Another possibility is of cholangiocarcinoma or neuroendocrine tumor. But stage will be same. Differentiation between the above three is important as both have different treatment approaches.

May 25, 2026

Does shorter immunotherapy duration benefit in NSCLC?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns. Usually, immunotherapy plus chemotherapy is suggested for two years as per international guidelines. Its duration can be reduced if the PET scan shows a complete response (complete resolution of disease). Then it can be stopped earlier.

May 20, 2026

What is the treatment for rectal cancer spread to lungs?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query, and I can understand your concern. Based on the history provided, your husband had rectal cancer three years ago. For which he had undergone surgery. He did not receive any additional treatment in the form of radiotherapy or chemotherapy.

May 19, 2026

What is microcytic hyperchromic anisopoikilocytosis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What you have described above is a description of red blood cells seen on a peripheral smear. This means red blood cells are smaller than normal with less hemoglobin in them and there are variations in their size rather than them being uniform. A complete blood count and a good peripheral smear can help in this. This picture is usually due to iron deficiency anemia which is common in the young adult group.

May 14, 2026

What is the best treatment for my father's stomach cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As seen in your reports, your father had stomach cancer, which is stage III. He will definitely need further treatment to avoid recurrence of the tumor. Usually, treatment should be started within 6 to 8 weeks. He has two options: Only chemotherapy or chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

May 12, 2026

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