Medical Advice on "Surgical Oncology"

Is it advisable to carry on surgery for stage 4 breast cancer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. She needs PET-CT whole body scan to establish the sites of metastasis involved all over the body. Breast cancer only with bone metastasis has a good prognosis. She needs six cycles of chemotherapy first and then reassess...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sivaprakash Rathnaswamy

Can a breast cancer patient with cardiac problems undergo chemotherapy?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Considering her age and the relatively good profile of breast cancer she had, I would suggest that we may avoid chemotherapy. Instead, she may receive radiotherapy and oral hormonal therapy (Letrozole). Thanks and regards.  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Dinesh Kumar

What is the tiny, painless lump on the breast that does not disappear even after periods?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. If you are worried about breast cancer, then it is highly unlikely at your age unless you have a very strong family history or some other cancer syndrome. So most ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

Is surgery the only option to treat prostate cancer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the reports submitted (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is clear that your father has prostate cancer. From MRI, we can know the exact size of the tumor. It will also help in staging and we can get ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nadiminty Raghuvamsi

What are the possible causes of pain in the lateral tongue?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would like to know a few things further. Is there any ulcer or redness on the tongue at the pain site? Tongue pain is generally due to aphthous ulcer, which is generally caused by stress, defi...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Shivpal Saini

Ultrasound after chemotherapy for mastectomy showed white liver. Should I worry?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.Your concerns are genuine and reasonable. Well, since I am a gastroenterologist, I can give you some hint to what is that white liver means in your case. However, I may be unable to figure out the cause for that unusual ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ajeet Kumar

What is the life expectancy in case of mucinous cystadenoma?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and seen the attached files (attachment removed to protect patient identity), but nowhere is it documented that it is mucinous carcinoma and that it has spread. The uploaded colonoscopy was not do...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

I have a mild tender lump under the skin of the deltoid muscle. Is that sarcoma?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand the anxiety you would be suffering from after suspecting that it is a sarcoma. Here is what I can suggest to you: Sarcoma is an uncommon cause of such lumps, and much more common are some harmless cysts a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

What causes chest cold with weight loss, nausea, and dry heaves?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After reviewing your complaints and your blood investigation (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I can draw the following conclusions: It is highly unlikely that you have multiple myeloma, as your globulins (...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

The corns in between my fingers hurt too much. Please suggest the treatment.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Corns can be painful by themselves, but more so if they are infected. Try to do the following measures: Use padded footwear at home and outside, use silicon feet pads inside shoes. Try corn caps which are like band-aids...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Nadiminty Raghuvamsi