My dad was just diagnosed with esophageal cancer at Stage IIB and we're really confused about the best treatment options. Should we go for surgery right away or consider chemo and radiotherapy first? The reports show it's progressed a bit and we're not sure what approach would work best for his case. Could you help us understand what treatments might be most effective? We're especially worried about whether surgery alone would be enough or if combining treatments would give better results. The diagnosis has us pretty overwhelmed and we'd really appreciate some clarity on the possible next steps.

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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please approach a surgeon in apollo hospital

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My mom's chemo isn't working after 3 cycles and now doctors are recommending surgery but she's physically weak is surgery the right choice at this stage?

oncologist opinion.

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I've got this hard lump below my collarbone and above my breast that feels like bone and it's been there for over two years. It doesn't hurt or anything, so I never worried much about it. But recently I got this rash, and the dermatologist said it's pityriasis rosea. Theres also a swollen lymph node on my neck and I just noticed another hard, immovable, and painless lump below the first one. Should I be worried about these lumps?

Yes don't neglect visit Surgeon for evaluation of the lump and get appropriate treatment.

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Is cryogenic treatment a good option for breast cancer or would surgery be the better choice I'm really worried about making the right decision and want to understand which treatment might work best for my situation

Cryoablation is still experimental; surgery is the standard first-line treatment for most breast cancers.

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