Medical Advice on "Radiation Oncology"

Which treatment option is best for invasive ductal carcinoma grade 3 ?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. My answer may put you into further confusion. I do not know what was discussed with you prior to surgery. It appears that she has undergone only a lumpectomy of the breast and the entire breast tissue was not removed. I ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn

Can a patient with nasopharyngeal cancer who took the flu shot have false positive PET scan results?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is quite possible that a flu shot could lead to inflammation of the nodes in the draining area of the shot. This could be detected on a PET-CT (positron emission tomography-computed tomography). In general, the S...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn

Do the radiation level add to cancer risk on top a dose from medical imaging?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. One mSv is the limit for the general public. The background is usually within this limit. But radiation workers have a limit of 20 mSv per year, which is also very safe. Also, doses from medical imaging can contribute...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn

What could be the reason for an abnormal liver mass in a breast cancer patient?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. We need the opinion of a liver surgeon on whether surgery is possible for your tumor. A PET-CT (positron emission tomography and computed tomography) scan of the whole body is advisable to rule...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn

What causes low sodium levels in the blood in a 61-year-old?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Multiple factors could lead to low sodium, such as poor nutrition, dehydration, side effects of earlier cancer treatment, comorbidities like high blood pressure and associated treatment, etc. Thus there is a possibili...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bhatia Jatin Vinod

How long will it take to resolve the saliva formation issue after radiation therapy?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. From your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), I can make out you had oral cavity surgery followed by postoperative radiation therapy. In...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn

Is radiation therapy required for stage 2B invasive breast carcinoma?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. A summary of the patient's diagnosis, cancer stage T2, n1 (tumor 2, node 1), Grade 3, Er pr positive (estrogen and progesterone receptor testing), Lvi pni (lymphovascular and perineural invasion) positive. She is 75 year...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn

How can we treat prostate cancer patients conservatively?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your query: Eight to twelve injections is the standard. For your dad, I suggest giving the same for three years (12 injections) of treatment. As testosterone levels drop, weakness sets in. This is a side ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn

What are the methods to treat rectal bleeding?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Retrograde menstruation means blood flows backward in the fallopian tubes instead of the vagina. It usually occurs when you masturbate or have sexual intercourse during...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Is it a cause for concern if a recent chest MRI unexpectedly revealed a 6 mm thyroid nodule?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thyroid nodules are incidental findings on most CT (computed tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans. In general, these nodules are evaluated if there are worrying features such as large size, blood vessel...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn