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

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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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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my dad has had an ulcer on his tongue for a year now but he doesn't use tobacco smoke or drink alcohol the doctor recommended surgery could this be cancer and if it is would surgery be the right option his blood tests came back normal

ent opinion is advised.

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I'm really curious if there's a single test that can detect all types of cancer in the body. It would be amazing if something like that exists, but is it possible? How reliable would it be, and could it miss any forms of cancer?

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my dad was diagnosed with stage 3 stomach cancer but he's feeling okay right now. what are the treatment options at this stage - can he still have surgery or is chemotherapy the main route? also how good are the survival chances if he's currently doing well?

yes,both surgery and chemotherapy are advised.Survival rate is around 5-10 percent depending on the site and location of the cancer.

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