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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Can lung cancer be cured Stage 4?

Stage 4 NSCLC is not curable, but it is treatable.

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my dad just had brain tumor surgery and the report says glioblastoma WHO grade IV - is radiation treatment really needed for this or are there other options we should consider

Neurosurgeon opinion is advised.Repeat CT is also advised .

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Is a single swollen and painful lymph node something to worry about could it be a sign of cancer? And if it is, can they just remove that one lymph node with surgery or do they have to take out more?

Single swollen lymph nodes often resolve with infection. If persistent, hard, or growing, FNAC or biopsy may be required. If cancerous, surgery may need to remove more than just one node.

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