I'm a bit worried about some discomfort I've been feeling in my rib cage area. Can a chest CT scan pick up on any cancer or swelling there? I'm just trying to figure out if this is the right step to take to get some answers.

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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yes it can detect

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I was just diagnosed with a thyroid cancer tumor in my neck can surgery actually treat this or are there other options I should know about

surgery opinion is advised.

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my aunt was just diagnosed with rectal cancer and her MRI and biopsy reports show it's an early lesion her CT scans for chest and abdomen came back normal she's wondering if she really needs to go through all three treatments - chemo, radiation, and surgery or if she can skip some since it's early stage also what type of surgery would be most suitable and how long she might need a colostomy bag after

For early-stage rectal cancer, the usual approach is surgery, with chemo and radiation considered depending on tumor size and location. The type of surgery (like low anterior resection) will determine the need for a colostomy bag, which is often temporary.

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I've noticed some hard, movable lumps in my left breast that hurt when I press them. I've been stressed lately and sometimes my periods are late. There's also some discomfort in my armpit area. Could this be something serious like cancer, or can it be treated with medicines? Would I need surgery for this?

gynaecologist opinion is advised to the patient

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