How many cancers are there?

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Dr Chandra P

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2 type of lung cancer 1-small cell lung cancer 2- non small cell lung cancer

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Consult a Oncologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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my uncle just had laser surgery to remove a mass from his throat and the report says features are of well differentiated squamous cell carcinoma with free margins what does this mean is it serious

ent opinion is advised.

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My mother-in-law was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer but she doesn't have serious symptoms right now and seems healthy. How much time does she likely have left and what treatments should we consider? Some doctors say surgery isn't useful at this stage but chemotherapy might help what's your opinion on this?

needs P/E for better advice.

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i have been diagnosed with stage 1 tongue cancer and visited tata for treatment. they suggested surgery to remove 14 part of my tongue and also mentioned a throat operation. is surgery the best option or are there other treatments i can consider

Ent refferal is advised to the patient at apollo hospital.

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