Medical Advice on "Surgical Oncology"

What do my BI-RADS variations indicate?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the reports (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). On the mammogram (MMG), focal asymmetry was suspected. However, your MMG is ultimately reported as BI-RADS ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

Should I undergo open surgery or laparoscopy to remove my 7 mm gallbladder polyp?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Gallbladder polyps can harbor malignancy, especially if they are larger than 6 mm to 10 mm. If the gallbladder ruptures during the surgery or there is bile spillage, cancer cells can spread inside the abdomen. In lapa...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

What are the causes of enlarged lymph nodes in the breasts?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have reviewed your attached reports (the attachments are removed to protect patients' identities) and your reported concerns. It would be best if a formal clinical interview and examination e...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

What is the prognosis of recurrent squamous cell carcinoma?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed the information and the biopsy report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please understand that this pathological report is incomplete, so it is difficult to advise you the further course o...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

Does an ovarian cyst progress into cancer?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have seen the attached documents (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Based on the reports, she has three issues. A large uterine fibroid, which is likely the cause ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

What is the treatment for the reduced food intake and vomiting in my 79-year-old father?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your attached documents, and it seems your respected father is suffering from hepatocellular carcinoma (or liver cancer). I am afraid that it might be a serious situation. The tumor involves nearby st...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

What is an ideal time to visit a dentist after having chemotherapy for follicular non-Hodgkin lymphoma?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is advised to wait at least three to four weeks after chemotherapy for any elective dental treatment. Thank you.  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Dinesh Kumar

My mom looks pale and does not eat at all. What could she be suffering from?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The report is suggestive of very bad news. I suggest you sit down somewhere before you read the following. The report is suggestive ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

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 can I do to remove this bump from my chest?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your attached photos (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). It seems to appear that you have a sebaceous cyst. It is a benign skin condition and usually does not require urgent treat...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru