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

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Is it normal to be able to feel the lymph nodes in my chest during a check-up? Are chest lymph nodes usually noticeable by touch? I'm just trying to understand what's typical.

yes, if they have increased size due to infection

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My 58-year-old relative had stage 4 peritoneal metastatic cancer from the colon removed with robotic surgery can they still get HIPEC chemo for the peritoneal spread? Worried about whether it's an option at this stage

yes,surgery opinion is advised to the patient.

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I found an echogenic mass lesion in my breast that's 22020 mm in size on ultrasound and the doctor recommended surgery. Is surgery really necessary for this kind of mass? What could be causing it and are there other options?

A 22x20 mm echogenic breast lesion could suggest a fibroadenoma or benign tumor, but surgery is often advised to rule out malignancy. A biopsy or FNAC may help confirm before proceeding.

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