My mother-in-law was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer but she doesn't have serious symptoms right now and seems healthy. How much time does she likely have left and what treatments should we consider? Some doctors say surgery isn't useful at this stage but chemotherapy might help what's your opinion on this?

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My relative is 58 and was diagnosed with breast cancer with supraclavicular lymph node involvement about 20 days ago. She's had an FNAC report and PET scan done. What's the best therapy for her should she start with chemo first or is surgery the better initial option? What are the most effective treatments available?

For breast cancer with supraclavicular lymph node involvement, a multi-modal approach combining surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy is often the most effective treatment. The order of treatments can vary, but chemotherapy is frequently given before surgery to shrink the tumor and reduce the spread of cancer

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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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I'm really worried about the possibility of cancer being contagious. Could a pregnant wife get cancer from her husband if he has it? What precautions should she take to ensure her health and the baby's?

NO its not contagious but few cancers are heriditary and runs in the family

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