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Is cancer a hereditary disease? I have heard through many of my friends and have seen in some cases that family members where some person was a cancer patient, other embers also have cancer. Pls explain if it is a myth.

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Both my parents were diagnosed with cancer. Mom and dad passed away due to vaginal (mom) and upper oesophagus(dad) at the age of 64 and 70 respectively. I'm a mom so far with normal health had 2 normal deliveries , kids are 13.5 and 6 yrs. should I worry about cancer being hereditary ? Any specific stuff that I should be cautioned about??

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My both maternal grandparents died of cancer(liver and prostrate). Also my dad's aunt( mother's sister) had breast cancer. Now two yr before my aunt ( father's sister) is also diagnosed with cancer.. Am I at risk for developing cancer? If so what all precautions should to prevent it?

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My mother pass way recently by breast cancer,my two mausi also pass way by breast cancer.is breast cancer is hereditary,If yes than wht precaution we have to take (me and my sis) Thanks

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Doctor, I'm 14 years old, Male. I think that tumor runs in my mother's family. The tumor history was started from the grandmather of my mother. He was suffered from a tumor and operated. After operation, he was fully fine. I don't know if the tumor was cancerous or non-cancerous. He was two son who don't have tumor till now. Then, her 2 son's all d

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Hereditary cancers are seen in about 10% of patients suffering from cancer. A detailed family history, with individual diagnosis is recommended before determining the chances of hereditary cancer. I w ...  Read More

Both my parents had cancer, and we lost them because of this disease. Are there any precautions that me and my brother should take? Is cancer hereditary?

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I am men . My mother died due to uterus cancer. Do I have any possibility to have cancer in future. Please reply 🙏

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Hi, I am sorry that your mother expired due to uterine cancer. Can u please tell me at what age she was diagnosed and also inform us if there is any family history of other cancer such as ovarian or c ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, I'm living with one doubt help me get this resolved. My mother was diagnosed to have MDS ( Mylo Dysplactic Syndrome), we lost her because of this condition couple of years back. As per the treating Hematologist this was an acquired disorder. Wanted to check what all precautions that we can take to not get that disease. With the trau

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Yes, MDS is an acquired disorder. I can understand the pain you have underwent all these days. Yes it's common to have that fear about the disease, but you must try to overcome it. If your fear remain ...  Read More

Hi, am a 26 yr old female. In my mother's side of family i have a noticed an increased number of cancer patients compared to other families. My grand mother (59- died) had uterine cancer my first cousin( 19-died) had brain tumor my mom's first cousin had (45-died ) blood cancer and another second cousin was diagnosed with colon cancer. It's not th

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From your history there could be a genetic component. ...  Read More

I have felt lumps on my breast (both of them). I googled about symptoms of breast cancer. I fear it might be breast cancer however I am not sure. Please help.

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Lumps may be benign also it needs further evaluation kindly consult here ...  Read More

Hi, I'm 24 years old female. I feel a hard lump on one of my underarm. It is hard like a bone. I feel uncomfortable if I bring my arm closer to my chest. I fear of this can be a symptom of breast cancer.

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Would suggest a clinical examination by a nearby surgeon or surgical oncologist, and if required, an ultrasound scan for further evaluation. A hard lump in the underarm can sometimes be a concerning s ...  Read More

Breast lump present for about 2 years, size remained stable at 2.8 cm. After biopsy, the lump increased rapidly and is now around 6 cm. Biopsy result shows Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and HER2 positive. A core needle biopsy was done multiple times — 6 passes in the breast lesion and 3 passes in the axillary (underarm) area. Recent sonomammogram

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My mother has undergone breast cancer surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation. Recently we had PET CT. It shows the cancer has gone to collar bone lymp nodes. Doctor again advice with chemotherapy. Kindly help if the advice is right attached the pet ct report.

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Hello, I’m sorry your family is going through this. I’ll explain this step-by-step. Your mother has already received definitive treatment for breast cancer (surgery + chemotherapy + radiot ...  Read More

Hello, I am (23F). I have a big cystic acne type thing in my underarms. Usually it's painless but sometimes it gets bigger and then it forms a yellow pimple like like thing and ejects puss. I always have a hard cystic like thing beneath my underarms. I have also encountered some nipple ejection. Like the liquid is same like puss. I am very scared.

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My mother is undergoing chemotherapy treatment for TNBC breast cancer. Total 8 cycles are suggested by doctor and 7 are completed. In her recent cycle, while chemo infusion through IV, she experienced pain and then after that now her left hand swells so much and little bit of pain also there when touching it. What should we do? Can we use Sumag dre

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Pain and sweling may be due to thrombophlebitis. Drug extravasation can also cause such symptoms. Please visit your oncologist ...  Read More

I'm having lumps in both breasts.i got to know at the age of 16(at that time I was having 2 lumps) Now I'm 24 and I'm having 5 lumps in left breast and 2 in right one.size and number is also increasing.in USG I came like fibroadenoma.but my mother and my father's sister diagnosed with breast cancer recently... should I get the lumps removed or what

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Definitely you have a positive family history. Consult a doctor for immediate evaluation ...  Read More

Does squeezing baby girl breast milk during massage cause breast cancer in the future? The massage lady did it during massage

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My mom initially diagoned with stage 3 breast cancer now it's relapsed and spread to lungs.Now she is taking treatment in Bagalkot but day by day her condition getting worst..please suggest me good doctor in banglore

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For any suggestion We need to know more details about previous surgery, IHC reports, staging, chemotherapy and radiation received And also current scan details. ...  Read More

What are the symptoms apear and that are alarming sign of breast cancer intial stage of cancer how to find breast cancer in intial stage

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I am a mother of 18 months old baby but I couldn't breastfeed her in early days because of lack of my milk supply. I am concerned about breast cancer now. In how many days I should get my breast checked. And is breast Ultrasound detects cancer?

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I've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and I'm feeling overwhelmed with questions about treatment options, potential side effects, and how to cope emotionally. Could you please provide guidance on the different treatment approaches available for breast cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy? Additionally, I would ap

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After mastectomy what will be the treatment of breast cancer IIA???? Please help me ??? What will do????

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I am feeling a slight pain on the upper surrounding of my left breast and when a touched there i felt a little thickness. I pressed all other surrounding of my left breast but there i don't feel any pain or discomfort... I squeezed nipples.. But no discharge appeared.. But my left nipple seems little scratched... No lumps or pain on armpit... My pe

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Hi, 4 months back diagnosed with breast cancer and went throgh chemotherapies and now as per hospital advise went through pet scan again. Attaching old and current reports pls advise on the response.

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Patient's detailed medical history is required. It is recommended to consult a doctor professional through the Practo app or visit a local medical facility for a thorough evaluation. Please keep in mi ...  Read More

My grandmother has 2 small and hard cysts under the armpits and her breast has become tight. Does this mean breast cancer. If yes, can she survive without treatment?

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First thing you have to diagnose whether this a malignancy or not , I would advise your mother to undergo a bilateral mammogram. If proven cancer if we have very good treatments available to complet ...  Read More

I am 5 months pregnant and daily i give massage to my mother in law who is suffering from stage 4 metastatic breast cancer going chemotherapy. Is there anything I should take care. Please suggest.

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Sorry that your mother in law has stage 4 breast cancer. Please follow instructions as advised by trained physiotherapist ...  Read More

I am a mother of 1 year old girl but have not been able to breastfeed my child .One of my maternal aunt had breast cancer and another had liver cancer. Does all these factors put me into high risk of developing cancer especially breast cancer?? What are the measures do I need to take to mitigate the same??

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Please share the family history is detail . You can consult me with the details, not all cancers are are having a hereditary pattern . Specially cancers seen at old age usually sporadic - one off canc ...  Read More

Hi, We did a pet scan for breast cancer, and i have attached the report what is the seriousness of this and stage of this. As of now not much symptoms in body.

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I need more details for diagnosis. Consult on practo or eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six ...  Read More

Hello Doctor My grandmother has been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer she is 90 year old. She lives in our hometown where their doc has told to wait till next week for 2nd report post which doctor will be able to comment Request your inputs

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Doctor may be waiting for hormone receptors study . Best thing to do at her age is surgery alone , and then consider hormonal therapy if that is indicated . Chemotherapy can be avoided . You can con ...  Read More

Breast cancer right side with swelling of right arm, undergoing chemotherapy. Request for diet advice

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No diet restriction , have healthy diet . Don’t restrict any food that patient wants , good healthy diet is what needed . No special restrictions. Even she is having any difficulty will modify accord ...  Read More

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