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

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I'm 18 and have a fibroadenoma that's painless and movable but now it feels like it's growing I really don't want surgery are there any other treatment options I can try

please consult Gynec for better advise.

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my dad was diagnosed with stage 3 stomach cancer but he's feeling okay right now. what are the treatment options at this stage - can he still have surgery or is chemotherapy the main route? also how good are the survival chances if he's currently doing well?

yes,both surgery and chemotherapy are advised.Survival rate is around 5-10 percent depending on the site and location of the cancer.

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I'm a bit worried and I'm hoping you can help. If someone doesn't have cancer but has an abnormal CT scan, would they still need to get a PET scan? Is it something only cancer patients go through? Also, are PET scans safe for elderly women? I just need some clarity on this.

for nomal people also we do pet scan

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