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Throat Cancer
Hello Doctor! My Father-in-law had a throat infection 3/4 months back which turned serious now. He started feeling a lump in his throat and his ENT suggested us to consult an Oncologist for a check up. We just consulted an experienced Oncologist and did some tests as per his advice. But, we are shocked to see the reports. It's confirming malignancy fro
m an unknown source and stating "
poorly differentiated malignancy". My FIL is 80 years old and so, we are very worried. Kindly advise.
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Dr. Archana Prathipati
Oncologist
16 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Please attach imaging and other test reports..
Petct may clarify location of primary and stage diseaae..
Biopsy with IHC may clarify type of tumor..
Treatment advice may not be proper with the above info u provided
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Dr. M.Ponraj
Medical Oncologist
13 yrs exp
Palakkad
Attach reports. Need ct scan or pet ct to find out the primary leison. Depending upon primary further treatment will be decided. Considering his age surgery is not a option. Palliative chemotherapy or radiotherapy can be considered
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Dr. D.Shiva Prasad
Radiation Oncologist
14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Please share your reports
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