Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, he did not need whole body PET scan now. Yes, the standardized uptake value (SUV) number indicates the probability of cancer as it increases, but it is not confirmative. The SUV number can be increased in case of infection, inflammatory condition and cancer. But, we would never make a final conclusion about a diagnosis without a biopsy and examining it under the microscope.
Hello Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. First of all, no need to worry. As you have received chemotherapy (Cisplatin) as concurrent therapy, this is the main cause of gastrointestinal tract symptoms. Before deciding on the next steps, the following investigations are advisable: Complete blood count.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have considered in history, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy have already been given. The glioblastoma is a grade IV brain tumor, so it has overall poor outcomes even after the best treatment. So if the disease is unresectable, consider for best supportive care at home. But if the patient's general condition is good, it is time to add a second line of chemotherapy.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. All the investigation are more in favor of locally advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. In such advanced cases, usually, the patient is planned for palliative treatment in the form of oral medication Sorafenib, which is used under the observation of an oncologist. Also, another additional option to oral medication is transarterial chemoembolization which is done by an interventional radiologist. I am sorry to say that even if all the management is done, the survival is still poor.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. First get clinical examinations done that includes vital parameters of patient such as blood pressure (BP), pulse, respiratory rate, etc. Required blood investigations such as complete blood count, renal function test, liver function test and electrolyte study has to be done. Also, measure 24 hours urine output. Start intravenous fluids and further continue the management accordingly on the basis of reports and urine output.
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