Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You should get a positron emission tomography (PET scan) done. It is a specific test for cancer cells. After two weeks, you can repeat the carcinoembryonic antigen and alpha-fetoprotein tests.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is free kappa that is high. I hope you have checked serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) for the M spike. If the M spike is negative, no treatment is needed at present.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The CT (computed tomography) shows progression, so she needs to stop the Nintedanib. Keep going with the Denosumab and her current pain medications. You can add a Fentanyl patch or bump up the Morphine dose after consulting your physician.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would be happy to help. Stage 2A is considered an early stage of cancer, and in many cases, it is treatable, often with surgery as the primary step. The need for additional treatments like chemotherapy or radiation therapy depends on the biopsy report and other risk factors. Hormonal therapy or targeted therapy may also be recommended depending on receptor status, such as ER (estrogen receptor) and PR (progesterone receptor).
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. CT (computed tomography) scan has better resolution, but CT scan is more sensitive, I suggest FNAC (Fine needle aspiration cytology) of thyroid nodule should be done to confirm the diagnosis If fnac is normal. Then repeat ct scan which ultimately should be done after three months to see any comparison. If there is growth in the neck side. Then ultrasound neck should be done early.
Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concerns. It does happen in stage four of lung cancer (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). Cancer cells become resistant after 3 to 6 cycles. We need to move to the next line of chemotherapy, which is stage 4 NSCLC second-line treatment.
Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. Your mother is already getting the best treatment. You need not worry as plasma exchange sometimes gives excellent results. The black spots on the tongue are side effects of tablet Cyclophosphamide.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As the PD-L1 (programme death ligand-1) is one percent, Tecentriq (Atezolizumab) for low PD-L1 lung cancer would not help much. Tecentriq works by slowing down the growth of cancer cells. I hope this helps.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the attached reports(attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). He should continue six to eight cycles of chemotherapy with Pemetrexed and Carboplatin. After that, you can continue with maintenance Premetrexed for as long as the cancer is controlled. After that, in case of progression, you can switch to the next line of chemotherapy.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please take warm milk with excess sugar daily at bedtime, and along with it two spoons of Duphalac (Lactulose) syrup every day for a week. Eat a lot of fresh vegetables during the day and drink a lot of water. You may also eat papaya every day, which is very good at clearing the stomach. Regarding your second query, you have a tendency of nausea when you travel.
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