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Is Ibrutinib effective for treating my friend's stage 2 leukemia?
Query: Hello doctor, My 49-year-old friend was recently diagnosed with stage 2 chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The doctor mentioned that it is curable and prescribed her Imbruvica 140 mg. I wish her a good life; she is my best friend. Is this condition truly curable, and does the medication have any side ef... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. Chronic lymphocytic leukemia stage 2 is well manageable as a chronic disease. Patients can survive for more than 10 to 20 years. However, some types of this disease may becom... Read Full »
I suffer from advanced breast cancer. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 55-year-old woman in advanced breast cancer stages. Completed chemotherapy, now prescribed Trodelvy. Despite this, I am still struggling and seeking additional support. Could you advise on further steps or any ways to better manage my condition? Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about your advanced breast cancer diagnosis. I understand the challenges you are facing, having completed chemotherapy and now starting Trodelvy. It is crucial to follow your doctor's instructions and take ... Read Full »
I take Zejula for ovarian cancer. Is it alright?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a woman managing ovarian cancer and currently taking Zejula 200 mg daily after food at the same time as advised by my doctor. I have concerns regarding its interaction with my hepatitis condition. I asked my doctor about this and he said the dosage is correct for my weight of 154 ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and I can understand your concern. Zejula tablet or Niraparib are less toxic to the liver, but as you have a preexisting liver condition, you just need to monitor an LFT (liver function test), and the blood test including liver enzymes every month. ... Read Full »
My father has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My father has been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, and Pluvicto has been recommended as a potential treatment option. Can you explain the mechanism of action of Pluvicto in the context of prostate cancer and how it compares to other available treatments? Are there considerations ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Pluvicto (Lutetium vipivotide tetraxetan) is a radiopharmaceutical agent. On prostate cancer cells, there is a receptor called PSMA. The drug binds to it and gets inside the cell, releasing radiation that kills the cancer cells. Its use invol... Read Full »
I have bone pain, skin rash, and headache after taking Tasigna.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with CML PH+ and have been taking a medicine called Tasigna for the past few months. However, I have been suffering from various side effects, such as pain in my bones, headache, and skin rash. Recently, all of these symptoms have become more severe, especially th... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Tasigna (Nilotinib) is an excellent drug available for the treatment of CML (chronic myeloid leukemia) and is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. The mentioned side effects are because of this drug. This drug should no... Read Full »