Are tumors cureable

Are tumors cureable

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It depends on what type of tumor it is and what type of cancer the person has. Treatments vary depending upon the type and location of the tumor. If it is possible to remove a tumor, surgery is usually performed, followed by radiation. ChaC…

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Please HelpMy dad has 2 tumors on his liver is this cureable?

Q: My dad just found out he has 2 tumors on his liver one is 2.1cm the other is smaller is this cureable I am so worried.

A: I am sorry to hear about your dad. He should ask for a referral to a surgeon who specializes in liver surgery, usually at large teaching hospitals. My brother had a tumor in his liver from colon cancer and had surgery and it was a 100% success, but it depends on the patient. I would get a couple of opinions about surgery. I will warn you that many cases cannot be treated surgically. Best wishes to dad and you.

Is “lung cancer” cureable at the age 53 for female patient?

Q: Diagnosis:- AS PER THE DISCHARGE SUMMERY JAN 19 ‘061. CARCINOMA of left breast – Operated (May 2004) Secondaries – Tumor over left upper back and left side of chest – wide excision of TUMOR with SSG done on January 4th, 20062. Urinary tract infection – CANDIDIASIS3. ANAEMIAHistory:-A case of Ca. Left Breast – Mastectomy done in May 24th, 2004 given CT and RTTaken up for surgery in June 1st, 2004 for removal of regional lymph nodes under field block.H/o hyperglycemia in 2004. No history of HTN On Feb 2005, noticed a lump on left upper back – proven Malignancy (in April 2005) with accelerated growth. Notice a lump on left side of chest in June 2005Given CT since 2005Planned wide Excision of Tumor with SSGON EXAMINATIONConscious, Oriented, afebrile PR: 78/mt BP: 110/80 mm HgLocal Examination:Tumor left upper back, lateral to left scapula 12 x 10cms HARD+ no warmthTumor left side of chest 2x2cmLeft Mastectomy scar+

A: I cannot give you a yes or no answer. Everyone is different. What I can do though is give you a little hope.My grandmother had lung cancer. She had been smoking for almost 50 years. They removed two-thirds of her left lung. She was 60 at the time. It has been 5 years since then and she has been doing great. The cancer hasn’t come back. At first she had her doubts about surgery, but now we are all very thankful she went through with it. She did have radiation after as a precaution.Do you have anyone you can talk to? Maybe a local support group? It would be quite normal for you to feel depressed and the like. Sometimes talking, even with major matters, is helpful. It is worth a try.Check out this website:http://www.acor.org/It has treatment options, support…It is the “Associon of Cancer Online Resources”. You may find it very helpful.

costal condhritis?

Q: I have been having some chest pain and i was having a hard time breathing evey now and then. I also had some pain every once in awhile above my breast and around my armpit so I went to the doctors yesterday and i found out that i most likely have costal condhritis. So he sent me to get an x-ray done and ill find out in a few days what it is. He told me it could be a tumor also but its highly unlikely. I forgot to ask him a few questions so here they are1. If i have costal condhritis what kind of medicine do they treat it with?2. Does anyone know if its cureable?

A: It’s spelled Costochondritis and is similar to Tietze’s syndrome. It is a benign inflammation of one or more of the costal cartilages. It is now recognized that the presence or absence of swelling is only an indicator of the severity of the condition. It was at one time thought to be associated with, or caused by, a viral infection acquired during surgery, but this is now known not to be the case. Most sufferers have not had recent surgery. Costochondritis symptoms are similar to the chest pain associated with a heart attack.If the pain does not completely cease within two months, the patient must consult a doctor.It is important to rule out a heart attack, as the symptoms can be similar. After examination, doctors often reassure patients that their symptoms are not associated with a heart attack, although they may need to treat the pain, which in some cases can be severe enough to cause significant but temporary disability to the patient.There is pain and discomfort in the chest wall of the patient. The pain is generally at night and in the morning. The pain subsides in five to six hours. The patient must not move or exert during pain. The patient should lie down and lightly massage the affected area.Alternative treatment Supplements that are used to reduce inflammation include ginger root, evening primrose oil, bromelain, vitamin E, omega-3 oils, and white willow bark. Glucosamine/chondroitin sulfate, which may aid in the healing of cartilage, has also been used. Other alternative therapies include acupuncture and massages.