Which is the better option for treating cancer surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation? I'm really confused about the best approach and worried about side effects or effectiveness. Can you explain the pros and cons of each?

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Location of the Cancer: If the cancer is localized (in one area), radiation therapy may be preferred because it targets specific spots. However, if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body (systemic cancer), chemotherapy is typically more effective.

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I'm trying to figure out if there's any connection between Primosa 1000 which my oncologist prescribed for a fibrous lump in my breast, and the severe hairfall I've been experiencing. I've been taking it for about three months now, and the hairfall started around two months ago. Is this normal, or should I be worried?

The main use is to reduce pain and tenderness due to the diseasei.e lump, hence tab primosa is advised to the patient.

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My mom had a chest CT, and they found an enlarged left supraclavicular lymph node compared to last year's scanit went from 1.07 cm to 1.30 cm. I'm a bit worried and want to understand more about what this means. What steps should we take next, like any further tests or actions?

since there is increase in size of supraclavicular lymphnode, consult a gastroenterologist as soon as possible

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I'm a 27-year-old guy and I've had this lump inside my left chest for over two years now. It's pretty weird because I can feel it when I touch it, and it hurts then, but otherwise, there's no pain. The size hasn't changed, and there aren't any other symptoms. I'm not on any medication, but I'm really worried it might be a tumor. Any idea what this could be?

Visit your Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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