What are the different cancer treatment options available and how effective is each one? I'm curious if there are alternatives to chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery that might work better or have fewer side effects

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Cancer treatment options include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, stem cell transplant, and more. Each treatment's effectiveness varies depending on the cancer type, stage, and individual patient factors. While chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery remain common, newer approaches like immunotherapy and targeted therapy are showing promise with potentially fewer side effects for some patients.

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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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What are the non-surgical options for treating tumors? Are there effective medications that can shrink or manage tumors without needing an operation? I'm really worried and would appreciate some guidance on this

Yes, several non-surgical options can effectively treat tumors, including medications and other targeted therapies. These options include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and ablation techniques

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I've noticed that my left breast has been swollen for over a month now, and I'm really concerned about it. Could you explain what might be causing this? Should I be worried? Also, what kind of doctor should I see about this? Is this something serious?

refer to gynecologist

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