• female
• 50 Years
• 14/08/2025

Can a general surgeon perform laparoscopic surgery for breast cancer or should I see an oncologist directly which option is safer for treatment

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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• MBBS
• 6+ Yrs

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My father has tongue cancer that has now spread to his throat. We're really confused about what treatment to go for some relatives suggested homeopathy, so we started that today. But the ENT specialist recommended surgery after seeing the biopsy and MRI reports. My father is scared of the operation and doesn't want to go through with it. I don't know what to do should we stick with homeopathy or follow the doctor's advice for surgery? What's the best way to treat this?

in cases such as oral cancer the patient needs to be seen and the history had to be investigated thoroughly

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my mom has cancer in the GI junction and already had chemotherapy now surgery is recommended but the treatment cost is too high for us can you suggest a good hospital that provides affordable care with proper facilities

For GI junction cancer surgery in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Nagpur), consider exploring government hospitals like the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) or the Maharashtra Cancer Care Centre for potentially lower-cost options while maintaining quality care. These facilities may offer subsidized treatment plans and have specialized teams for GI cancer surgery. You can also explore private hospitals like Sahyadri Hospital in Pune (though outside of Nagpur) which may offer more affordable options compared to some other private hospitals

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What are the non-surgical options for treating tumors? Are there effective medications that can shrink or manage tumors without needing an operation? I'm really worried and would appreciate some guidance on this

Yes, several non-surgical options can effectively treat tumors, including medications and other targeted therapies. These options include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and ablation techniques

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