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Anaemia12/14/2011
  Q: My daughter is 19 years and she has sometimes HB of about 2,6. Recently they did bone marrow ...
  A: If you want a accurate diagnosis , meet a Internal medicne consultant in a medical school hospital, ...
throat cancer12/13/2011
  Q: A relative of mine is suffering from throat cancer of stage 2, i am not with him so cannot tell you ...
  A: The modern treatments have three methods of approach: 1. Radiotherapy, 2.Chemotherapy, ...
iron deficient11/2/2011
  Q: I am a 44 yr old female. I was diagnosed w/iron deficiency anemia about 10 yrs ago. My condition ...
  A: I can see your condition. The good approach would be to visit an Internal medicine department of a ...
Pancreatic question8/12/2011
  Q: Munir For the last 2 months my aunt, 53, has been experiencing mild to moderate back pain. Within ...
  A: I can understand your concern. At the age of your aunt, its better to give immunomodulators which ...
Possible lymphoma7/27/2011
  Q: I am a 32 year old female who has been declining in health over the past few years pretty rapid. ...
  A: Sorry for the late reply. as per the history which you have nicely provided, i recommend you go for ...
unexplained symptoms6/26/2011
  Q: Im a 25 year old male. I drink beer daily, average about 10 or so. For the past 2 months I've been ...
  A: compare with other symptoms given on early signs of cancer at www.medilfeasia.com Also you may ...
Cancer throat : survival span .6/7/2011
  Q: I am writing to you about an Aunt of mine . She has Throat cancer and cannot eat .She can ...
  A: What type of treatment are you giving her? For her age, you should give treatments which no side ...
ipmn branch cysts6/6/2011
  Q: are these ipmn branch cysts truelly cysts or tumors.....do you feel these are precancerous ?or are ...
  A: i am specialized in immunomodulator therapy and dendritic cell therapy for cancer. Your description ...
about nasopharynx6/5/2011
  Q: sir i'd like to know about this cancer. my uncle is patient and he is in 3rd stage. he is getting ...
  A: there are many modern treatment methods of cance available now. You can contact ICT cancer centre in ...
Corectal Cancer information.5/13/2011
  Q: I have stage IIIc correctal cancer. My tumor was removed by surgery. I have started cemotheraphy two ...
  A: you should get dendritic cell therapy if you can afford, it costs Rs 50000 per 1month dose in india. ...
CTCL Advanced stage4/25/2011
  Q: My father is suffering from CTCL,and it's been 5 years now. He has undergone all sort of treatment ...
  A: CTCL is difficult to control. However, we can have good results from Antiangiogenesis therapy and ...
cancer4/10/2011
  Q: my sister in law is diagnosed with gall bladder cancer with metastasis in liver. US report: gall ...
  A: She has got cancer spread in many locations. I recommend Immunomodulator and Antiangiogenic ...
colon cancer4/5/2011
  Q: my father has undergone a surgery for colon cancer 1 year ago which was followed up by 12 cycles of ...
  A: CEA test is a highly inaccurate test. It only gives a indication of the presence of cancer but often ...
wondering about my lungs2/21/2011
  Q: I have had symptoms in my chest and back for about a year and a half that include dull achy pain in ...
  A: cancer is identified clearly by the tendency to spread rapidly. Also there is rapid weight loss. you ...
Pancreatic Cancer2/3/2011
  Q: M Munir, I'm writing this question to inquire about pathology surrounding the diagnosis of ...
  A: Firstly biopsy is essential to diagnose correctly. 6 weeks is surely a long duration if she has ...
Breast Pain/Swelling1/20/2011
  Q: I am a 26-year old female on the birth control pill. I do not smoke. My paternal grandmother and ...
  A: Better get a mammo gram done to scan for cancer. Also get it done every 6 months, since you have a ...
Kidney cancer rechecks1/11/2011
  Q: I had a right partial nephrectomy surgery. I had a clear cell renal cell carcinoma, stage 1 - grade ...
  A: Cancer needs to be assessed for spread and extent every 6 months. Also you need to take medicines to ...
Spine Cancer12/1/2010
  Q: I have a friend which is 34 years old. She has been diagnosed with stage 4 aggressive spine cancer. ...
  A: spine cancer is not uncommon. in fact cancer can ocur at any place in the body except dead tissue ...
Melanoma Stage IV11/6/2010
  Q: I have had heart disease for over 40 years and heart is not good now but I have a very good Dr. that ...
  A: I understand your pain, anger,concern and anxiety. they are not unnatural. Many of my friend ...
Ovarian Cancer10/28/2010
  Q: Sir, We have done the biopsy as suggested by you and awaiting the report. Will post u the updates ...
  A: What is your location in India? You can visit the doctors for cunsulting else the medicines can ...
Ovarian cancer10/24/2010
  Q: Sir, Thank you for your quick reply. We are very much in two minds as in Mumbai some surgeons are ...
  A: I was too busy hence the delay in reply. Which city are you residing in? Cancer can be confirmed ...
pilocytic astrocytoma.9/30/2010
  Q: Dr. As i had writen earlier about my 90% surgery . I never experianced any headaches before this ...
  A: This condition is not a threat to life if it is kept under control. Any disease is a threat to life ...
enlarged lymph nodes9/26/2010
  Q: My 21 month old son has had an enlarged lymph node about the size of large grape on the back of his ...
  A: this may be a hrmless growth. if a child is ncomfortable, he becomes restless and cries etc. if ...
Abnormal masses on Spleen9/2/2010
  Q: I have been seeing doctors for an abnormal spleen noticed in a cat scan and ultra-sound. There are ...
  A: first of all, the course of events suggest that it would have been considerably old problem so as to ...
could it be pancreatic cancer?8/9/2010
  Q: For the last 3 years (or more) my amylase and lipase levels have been extremely high. Also my CA-19 ...
  A: this can be a normal finding in many people - C-19 is raised in some normal persons. Also the the ...
Cancer8/8/2010
  Q: My oldest sister who is 58 just informed me she has Small Cell Carcinom of one of her lungs and also ...
  A: regarding the treatment options, cancer treatment has seen drastic changes in the past 10 years nand ...
Tired of being confused...8/4/2010
  Q: I am so tired of trying to figure things out and my hematologist/oncologist is just as equally ...
  A: you may be having other problems. Tumour markers like B2M (Beta-2 microglobulin) used for Multiple ...
Is this something brewing?7/8/2010
  Q: I am seeking help as this is the last recourse that I have. I have been to every type of doctor, ...
  A: dont worry. we will solve this together. no disorder is impossible to catch hold of. you can ...
tumour/swelling??7/5/2010
  Q: My brother is going through radiation therapy for a swelling/tumour?? on the joint between his neck ...
  A: The doctor is giving therapy on the assumption that he has cancer. Now cncaer has some unique signs- ...
Worried about tumor possibility6/23/2010
  Q: I was not sure which expert to ask about this, so I thought I'd start here. I have a doctor's appt. ...
  A: you need to: 1. sit on an ergonomic chair. ask a shop to get a chair which is designed to be ...
brain cancer or mrsa?6/2/2010
  Q: My mom has been struggling last several months with what a specialist called a frozen left shoulder. ...
  A: The diagnosis says that the cancer has been confrmed by biopsy -'7cent mass on lt thigh ...
Rhabdomyosarcoma5/28/2010
  Q: my sister is 14 and was diagnosed two years ago with Rhabdomyosarcoma...they have treated her with ...
  A: I have seen several cases like your sister's treated successfully by dendritic cell therapy which is ...
periampullary carcinoma5/12/2010
  Q: my father 60 year old is patient of moderately differentiated periampullary adenocarcinoma (post ...
  A: You never know to what extent is a treatemnt going to benefit in cancer. A CT scan will make things ...
lung cancer4/2/2010
  Q: My 85 yr old husband had the upper lung lobe removed 9 yrs ago because of asbestos related lung ...
  A: Please get surgery done to save his life. The right lung has three lobes and the largest is upper ...
PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF A HOPE EXISTS!1/22/2010
  Q: Iīm a very close friend to the patientīs family. Could you please let us know a hospital/clinic ...
  A: I have read throught the report that you have sent with your question. the tumour is invasive type ...
mdx 0101/22/2010
  Q: I have a friend with melanoma brain tumours in Australia. I have heard that MDX 010 is being trialed ...
  A: I dont know how you referring to cases regarding bone mets. I have never seen a patient in my entire ...
mdx 0101/17/2010
  Q: I have a friend with melanoma brain tumours in Australia. I have heard that MDX 010 is being trialed ...
  A: Regarding the chemotherapy, it is clear from the results and the course of the disease that past ...
Uterine Cancer1/15/2010
  Q: My mother has been digonised in april 2009.She had hystrometry on 1 may 2009.she had 6 rounds of ...
  A: Regarding the chemotherapy, it is clear from the results and the course of the disease that ...
Can we opt for Dendritic cell therapy for advance stage of Ovarian Cancer1/11/2010
  Q: Sir my mother's age is 58 & she is suffering from Ovarian Cancer form July 2005. She got 11 chemo’s ...
  A: Regarding the chemotherapy, it is clear from the results and the course of the disease that ...
Pancreatic Cancer12/29/2009
  Q: My father-in-law has pancreatic cancer and is 76 years old. To the eye, the cancer is contained in ...
  A: We send our group of doctors to adminnister and monitor the patients. If you wish, one of us will ...
Pancreatic Cancer12/27/2009
  Q: My father-in-law has pancreatic cancer and is 76 years old. To the eye, the cancer is contained in ...
  A: The chemo pills are causing the symptom probably. For this type of cancer, the best threapy without ...
hepatocellular carcinoma12/17/2009
  Q: my uncle is suffering from hepatocellular carcinoma,and has undergone lobectomy in 2008...he is ...
  A: Dendritic cell therapy can be used . It has good results in this type of cancer. in india it was ...
Protocol for diagnosing an enlarged lymph node12/3/2009
  Q: I am a 38-year-old male. I discovered an enlarged lymph node on the left side of my neck under the ...
  A: You have a type of carcinoma which spreads fast. but it is easily controllable if treated properly ...
The telomerase in diffuse B cell lymphoma11/26/2009
  Q: I'm a searcher for master degree plz,help me about this subject The telomerase in diffuse B cell ...
  A: I am sending you some links. read those documents and also email the concerned authors and ...
red marrow reconversion9/21/2009
  Q: Dr.Munir, For the last 4 months I have been complaining of right hip pain. Finally, they did an MRI ...
  A: Until a Biopsy/FNAC is done, malignancy is never definitely establised. Are you losing weight? or ...
Immunotherapy9/1/2009
  Q: My mother is 44 year old. 1999 Years ago she was diagnosed with Adenoids Cystic Carcinoma. In 2002 ...
  A: You can go to Cancer Clinic Noida for immunotherapy. I can give you the contacts by mail. send me a ...
why ca19.9 is slowly rising while cbc lft and patient gc normal8/20/2009
  Q: I am from India and this is regarding my husband his breif medical profile enclosed. I am terribly ...
  A: In this case the disease appears to be absent. However , as a preventive measure, its better to give ...
Melanoma cancer8/10/2009
  Q: Is there a way to tell if a person has a brain tumor from melanoma cancer without doing a CT scan ...
  A: there is absolutely no way to tell how much time is left before death in case of cancer. in brain ...
bladder cancer treatment8/6/2009
  Q: My 84 yr old mother has had high grade bladder cancer for 6 yrs. She been treated for the past 6 ...
  A: For the age of the patient and the present condition, it is better to give alternative therapies ...
Lung cancer that has spread to liver8/4/2009
  Q: My 68-year old mother has small cell lung cancer that has spread to her liver. She had chemo to ...
  A: in this type of case, we can expect life from 6 months to 1 year. we can also give her treatment ...
low grade cancer in thyroid nodules8/2/2009
  Q: I had a biopsy this week of nodules found on my thyroid. The pathologist told me I have a low grade ...
  A: There are other options available apart from removal of the thyroid gland. Low grade mans theat the ...
Treatment for liver cancer7/30/2009
  Q: My mother is suffering a liver cancer. Currently she is taking zadaxine and oxilaplatin for that.for ...
  A: AFP value is not so dependable. however it shows the probability of improvement in cancer. your ...
cancer of the liver7/27/2009
  Q: 2 months ago my wife, joan 38 years old found a lump in her breast...this lump turned out to be ...
  A: I have been giving modern cancer therapies recognised by the American cancer society since several ...
Throat cancer spread to lungs7/18/2009
  Q: my granny in her 70s has been diagnosed of throat cancer. Currently being given radiation therapy ...
  A: You should start antiangiogenesis therapy to prevent/slow down the growth of the cancer. In her age, ...
Stage IV esophageal adenocarcinoma7/16/2009
  Q: My husband was misdiagnosed for four months. He was having swallowing difficulties. After 2 ...
  A: He is being given radiotherapy. His cancer type gives much better response with Antiangiogenic ...
weight loss low iron7/14/2009
  Q: Non smoking non drinking 47 yrs old husband and I concerned 10.5 hemoglobin last week IS THIS ...
  A: give her a diet having half salads and half regular dishes. get a stool test done. i think the ...
Cancer6/26/2009
  Q: My father has stomach cancer with a possibility os having another one but the doctors donīt know for ...
  A: We have treated many patients of stomach cancer by many treatment methods including alternative ...
adenocarcinoma in situ6/12/2009
  Q: after being diagnosed with this we have sought a second opinion. the doctor wants to do a second ...
  A: There are some modern treatments which will stop the cancer from growing and will prevent recurrance ...
Lung cancer concerns6/9/2009
  Q: My mother was a smoker and was diagnosed with non-small cell adenocarcinoma at the age of 47. She ...
  A: I am sorry I gave the wrong address. the correct is khalid2277@rediffmail.com the brocolli and ...
tail bone tumor and colon cancer6/9/2009
  Q: My farther is 63 and was diagnosed with colon/rectal cancer June 08. He did two rounds of chemo and ...
  A: If Cancer gets confirmed in reports, he needs a combination of three treatments to have a good ...
Breast Cancer6/3/2009
  Q: My sister was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer 1.5cm lump. She had a lumpectomy, 4 ...
  A: yes it is possible. for stopping recurrence and to eradicate cancer at a early stage, we should give ...
bloodwork normal can it still be cancer5/28/2009
  Q: My 16 yr old had a CT done and they thought they saw a lymphoma on his colon but all the blood work ...
  A: blood counts doesnt matter much. The only way to get a definite diagnosis of the cause of an ...
brain cyst / swollen lymph nodes4/15/2009
  Q: I was diagnosed with what they think is a pineal gland cyst three months ago. It is about 2 cm in ...
  A: biopsy needed. Generally hospitals dont explain and people dont come to know about many of the ...
PSA test4/14/2009
  Q: I had a radical prostectomy in 2006 and since then my PSA has been <0.1 and last month it was <0.2 ...
  A: kidneys Will not have any effect by the PSA test. Generally hospitals dont explain and people ...
advanced NSCLC with high gamma GT4/13/2009
  Q: I must be grateful for your pertinent answers and your relevant effort to aid patients to get quick ...
  A: Generally hospitals dont explain and people dont come to know about many of the effective treatments ...
Mastectomy - Biposy Result4/12/2009
  Q: My mother (60 years) was diagnoside with breast cancer and she opted for Mastectomy. The small lump ...
  A: As per the report, the Lymph nodes dont have cancer cells. At this stage, it is better to give ...
hi4/9/2009
  Q: dr im a medical student in the 4th year..my sister has a painless mass in the posterior thigh..she ...
  A: Is she losing weight? Diagnosis can only be confirmed by biopsy. Get is done and send that and MRI ...
Is it possible for a benign breast condition to grow this fast?4/9/2009
  Q: It is much appreciated. I recently had a screening mammo that discovered a 1 cm focal asymmetry in ...
  A: yes that is better. Generally hospitals dont explain and people dont come to know about many of ...
breast cancer4/7/2009
  Q: I worked as a sculptor using an oil based clay for 13 years - 24 hours a week. I have a rare non ...
  A: Ya it ma be a reason. For treatment I am giving idea of basic guidelines. Generally hospitals dont ...
Lump under armpit4/4/2009
  Q: I saw my gp on Monday as I've found lump under my armpit, been feeling like everything is an ...
  A: dont worry, it is a simple procedure ad non invasive. It is commonly used to screen cancer in camps. ...
Re-sending4/4/2009
  Q: I wrote this question last night and got a response from you stating "sorry, I don't answer homework ...
  A: I meant that this has to be tackled by your interaction with the doctro you are waiting for. In this ...
lymphoma4/3/2009
  Q: My husbands diffuse lymphoma has returned. He was in remission after he took chemo for 6 months. ...
  A: Generally hospitals dont explain and people dont come to know about many of the effective treatments ...
IPMN4/2/2009
  Q: My mom had what we thought was 1 tumor in the tail of her pancreas. When she had an endoscopy with ...
  A: sorry to tell you, the doctors are hiding from you that your mother is now having cancer. ...
painless lump in armpit4/2/2009
  Q: About a year ago i noticed a pea sized painless lump in my left armpit.I have a family history of ...
  A: if cancer appears in the body, it causes: 1. loss of appetite 2. weight loss 3. night sweats watch ...
precancer cells found in ovaries3/30/2009
  Q: I was wondering if i am still at risk of cancer after i had a total hysterectomy last year. The ...
  A: change Dr . Generally hospitals dont explain and people dont come to know about many of the ...
Breast cancer3/28/2009
  Q: What can you tell me about breast cancer in the spinal fluid? does this also mean it's in the ...
  A: In any cancer tumour, there is a pimary tumour and all other tumours are having cells originating ...
colon cancer3/27/2009
  Q: right now my mother is at the hospital of central Connecticut she has a perforation in her ...
  A: have hope Generally hospitals dont explain and people dont come to know about many of the effective ...
dried brown blood during menstrual cycles3/25/2009
  Q: I'm 34 yrs old & was diagnosed with cervical cancer at age 22, I had cryosurgery but never went back ...
  A: This may be a recurrance of cancer. Get investigation done- yu can take Dendritic cell Immunotherapy ...
Blood in Stool3/24/2009
  Q: I am a 22 year old female who periodically has blood in my stool. My grandfather died from colon ...
  A: Get a barium swallow X Ray done. Blood can come by many causes. Be in touch with an internal ...
Need Help with pancreatic cancer3/21/2009
  Q: Dr. Munir My father(age 55) was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer about a year ago. It is located in ...
  A: It his case, it is highly advisable to start Dendritic cell Immunotherpay. It is a well recognized ...
NSCLC (Abrar Ahmad) Plz guide me for my father’s treatment.3/18/2009
  Q: Patient Name: Abdul Sattar Lahore, Pakistan Age 65 He is suffering cough for last 4 months. He is ...
  A: Iressa is Geftinib which is a Passive Immunotherapy and gives good response in only 15% patients. ...
tumor3/17/2009
  Q: My husband have 2 tumors in his chest one is next to the vena cava and the other next to his ...
  A: Its a matter of deciding the treatment carefully since finance are limited. So I think better we do ...
chest tumors3/16/2009
  Q: My husband have 2 tumors in his chest one is next to the vena cava and the other next to his ...
  A: the size of one tumour is truly dangerous. In this case we can give Dendritic cell therapy and Anti ...
Possible Cancer??3/14/2009
  Q: My name is Liz and I am a 30 year old female.Please do not judge my age as I have been getting that ...
  A: dont worry. i will take you very seriously. now the elevated SED rate should be accurately told to ...
severe rectal pain3/11/2009
  Q: my husband has stage 4 colorectal cancer met to liver resect R liver lobe reversed ielostompy 25 ...
  A: Yes, we can give him dendritic cell therapy for reducing pain a lot. It also has a chance to ...
Leukemia3/7/2009
  Q: What is the chance of survival for leukemia?
  A: If proper treatment given: children 90%, adults 70% ------------------- -------------------- ...
melanoma2/26/2009
  Q: I was diagnosed with melanoma in the lung 2 months ago. A CT scan showed nodules in lung 4 to 20 ...
  A: they are doing appropriately. better treatment can be done. -------------------- ...
Elevated HCG levels after abortion2/24/2009
  Q: Ten years ago I had a molar pregnancy that turned into choriocarcinoma and was treated by IM ...
  A: yes you are at high risk. There is antiangiogenesis therapy and DC based Immunotherapy which prevent ...
spindle cell tumor2/19/2009
  Q: I was told that I have a neoplasm which is an atypical spindle cell tumor. The dermatologist did not ...
  A: It is cancer for sure since there are spindle cells present. They are not present normally. Surgery ...
Cervical Cancer2/19/2009
  Q: What is the process involved in checking out cervical cancer and how reliable are the tests?
  A: Abnormal bleeding and pain are signs of this disease. There are many tests but the best ones are ...
pancreatic cancer2/10/2009
  Q: Munir, a very close friend of mine has pancreatic cancer. We would like to know how to keep his WBC ...
  A: Pancreatic cancer does not have good prognosis as compared to pther cancers. WBC counts usually ...
neck injury/ possible ruptured lymph node2/7/2009
  Q: My son is 13 years old. He has had a slightly swollen lymph node on his left side of neck under his ...
  A: I dont think the old and new conditions are related. In this case, The roles of different ...
Melanoma Remission Patient Blood Test Questions2/4/2009
  Q: I had Malignant Melanoma 7 yrs ago recently I've been having some strange medical issues and I was ...
  A: It is not common that it returns after this duration but the confirmation of cancer can only bedone ...
Pancreatic cancer2/2/2009
  Q: I hope that you can help me - I don't know who to turn to. My father (a Hepatitis B carrier) ...
  A: dont worry, we should face the problems and plan to solve them. Please take second opinion. this is ...
Hi grade superficial bladder tumor1/29/2009
  Q: 82 yo father with pacemaker, 3 stents, chronic anemia, diabetes, and failing kidneys. He was told ...
  A: Your father can get one of two treatments: 1. Immunotherapy by cancer vaccine 2. Immunoadjuvant ...
Cancer Recurrence?1/12/2009
  Q: I am 41 and was diagnosed with colon cancer in Dec 2008, having a lower anterior resection in Jan ...
  A: Recurrece of cancer is a tendancy in the body and it can be treated in the best way by Immunotherapy ...
Prostate1/5/2009
  Q: I've been researching your site and checking things about a healthy prostate. I do not have any ...
  A: I am a strong supporter of herbal medicine. i have treated patinets with variety of problems thru ...
cancer pain1/3/2009
  Q: Dr. I hope you are online as I am quite concerned. I had lung cancer alittle over a year ago and was ...
  A: not to panic. you can take immunotherapy by dendtricic cell based cancer vaccine. It will search and ...
cancer pain12/24/2008
  Q: I was diagnosed with lung cancer (melanoma + one other)in August of 2007. I had 1/2 or lung taken ...
  A: It may be that your cancer has returned. The pain in shoulders is due to irritation of nerves in the ...
Ovarian cancer12/10/2008
  Q: I'm a 18yr old femal and I have been having a problem with constipation, heartburn, fatigue and ...
  A: visit a medical school internal medicine specialist. Your problem is not being dealt in the right ...
Met. colon cancer and treatment12/9/2008
  Q: My father has metastatic colon cancer, liver was resected, successfully and but now he just ...
  A: There is lot of chance of cure if we use the latest therapies especially immunotherapy. Most cancer ...
stomach cancer12/8/2008
  Q: !!My Uncle has been found with a stomach cancer which has been spread till the oesophages.He got the ...
  A: this cancer can be successfully treated. Send me a mail to medlifeasia@gmail.com and I will send you ...
Heterogeneous Appearance to Bone Marrow12/7/2008
  Q: I am a 45 year old female with a very strong family history of autoimmune disease, I was treated for ...
  A: Your case needs detailed workup. It may be leukemia. Let me know the progress and be in touch with ...
Testicular cancer12/4/2008
  Q: Is it possible for someone to have testicular cancer without a tumor being present? Thank you so ...
  A: when there are less number of cells, tumor is not palpable. ...
CA-19 Blood Test12/1/2008
  Q: Almost two years ago, my brother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but since then has not ...
  A: 30 biopsies !! you scared me. Send all his papers or at leat first and last 3 to me at ...
biopsy of the spleen11/19/2008
  Q: Munir, My sister has been going through tests. First she had a lung scan that showed nodules. then ...
  A: Its probably Lymphoma so lymoh nodes are lighting up in different areas. I recommend blood ...
liver11/15/2008
  Q: We saw the xrays and shows the liver has 3 large black areas which we guess are what the doctors are ...
  A: The best treatment would be: 1. Give one dose of Immunotherapy so that the large foci wil become ...
Gastric cancer and stem cell research11/8/2008
  Q: My mother was diagnosed with gastric cancer last year and she had her stomach removed and the small ...
  A: Many therapies are available. A treatment method using stem cells is not available but a treatment ...
bone cancer10/19/2008
  Q: my mum was told 8 weeks ago she has bone cancer and now they r saying it is everywhere her body is ...
  A: Many therapies are available for this stage with 80% chances of curing your mother. A treatment ...

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I can answer questions about the correct guideline for treatment of a certain type of cancer to achieve good results. I can analyse signs and symptoms to identify cancer. I can recommend preventive measures to avoid getting this disease. I can tell about many good treatment methods which have been developed recently through cancer research.

Experience

I have been working as a Immuno Oncologist since the last four years. I have experience of treating cancer patients through a variety of methods. My patients have been treated with radiation therapy, chemotherapy and surgery. I am also trained in Immunotherapy of cancer which is a FDA recognized treatment method and also a known effective modern therapy as per the guidelines of the American Cancer Society (ww.cancer.org). It is being given at only few places in the world. Immunotherapy works by enhancing the body's own defence mechanism hundreds of times. It is used to treat Hepattis and AIDS too.

Organizations
2. Consultant Immuno Oncologist, Wockhardt Hospital, Hyderabad, India. An associate of Harvard medical international. 3. Ex-Medical Domain consultant in the Healthcare practice of TCS, INDIA 4. Hony Consultnat, AIDS division, IAMMS, Aligarh, U.P, India (A UNESCO listed organisation) 4. Advisor for medical camps of ASWE(Association for Social Welfare and education), New Delhi, India.

Education/Credentials
Medical Doctor with MBBS and Biomedical information retrieval certification. 2. Fellowship in Dendritic cell therapy from ICT, Noida, New Delhi NCR 3. Member of American Geriatrics Society 4. Having specialised Training in a. Dendritic cell therapy and Chemotherapy b. Hematology c. AIDS prevention d. Geriatric medicine (medical problems of old aged)

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