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Dr. Merry Jennifer Markhamanswered
Hematology and Oncology 22 years experience
Radiation or chemo: For many cancers, if surgery cannot be used, radiation may be a possible therapy. Chemotherapy might also be used.
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Dr. Andrew Turrisianswered
Radiation Oncology 49 years experience
It's impossible to: Answer without knowing from what organ does the cancer arise, why is not resectable, and many other factors. Certain tumors may be treated very well ... Read More
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Dr. Hung Khonganswered
Medical Oncology 29 years experience
This is a Myth: There is no scientific data to support the notion that cancer spreads fast after surgery (or when cancer is exposed to air during surgery). This is a ... Read More
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4.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sanjay Jainanswered
Internal Medicine 36 years experience
See below: Cancers in rectal area are usually treated by a combination of raditaion and chemotherapy with surgery later.
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
No: I would accept nothing else. It is your only chance for a decent outcome. I hope it is successful.
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3.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A Verified Doctoranswered
Trauma Surgery 52 years experience
Alternatives: Radiation and chemotherapy are alternatives , but surgery is your best choice for a cure if your disease is amenable to it (minimal)
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Yes: You would be very foolish not to accept surgery. Anyone telling you otherwise is deceiving you. If it is truly cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, you... Read More
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5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Liawaty Hoanswered
Hematology and Oncology 25 years experience
It depends: It depends on the type of cancer, the stage of the cancers and whether surgery can be done or not. Sometimes, chemotherapy is given upfront prior to s... Read More
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6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sandhya Srinivasanswered
Medical Oncology 37 years experience
Many years: Prostate cancer is a relatively slow growing disease. Patients can live many years with control of their disease with testosterone lowering drugs. The... Read More
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690 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Diet: Place a call to a dietician at the hospital, explain that you've had liver cancer surgery, inform her of your current height and weight, your weight w... Read More
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60 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Yes: There are literally thousands of different types of cancer and even when the type's the same, how far it's gotten determines what's best. If it's spre... Read More
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3.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
Need more informatio: We can be more helpful to you if you provide us with detailed information about your Cancer. We need to know the location of your Cancer(which part of... Read More
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664 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. SAQIB SHEIKHanswered
Internal Medicine 23 years experience
Treatment Options: There are multiple modalities available for prostate cancer treatment, that can be used in combination these days. Depending upon the stage and spread... Read More
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6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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