I'm feeling a bit concerned because I've noticed a lump or some sort of unwanted mass in my right chest. I'm not sure what kind of doctor I should see about this. Could you help me figure out who would be the right specialist to consult?

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Dr Chandra P

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Surgeon opinion is advised to the patient.

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Consult a Oncologist

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my dad has stage 4 adenocarcinoma colon cancer and is currently doing chemo - i'm wondering about surgery costs and whether surgery would actually be a good option for him at this stage

Stage 4 colon cancer patients may undergo surgery for obstruction or metastasis resection. Costs vary by hospital. Benefit depends on performance status and response to chemo.

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I found a small oval hypoechoic SOL in my right breast measuring 12.2 x 5.4 mm and it says it's well encapsulated could this be cancer or does it need surgery

sx opinion.

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I'm really anxious about a diagnosis my relative got. It's something called neoplastic etiology with ipsilateral pulmonary pleural metastases and possible mediastinal lymph nodal metastases. Can you explain what all this means and how serious it might be? I'm quite worried and would appreciate any insight.

Ling cancer and its a serious issue

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