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what are the treatment options available for moderately differentiated squamous cell carcinoma lung?

Moderately differentiated squamous lung cancer is a subtype of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which is a non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that originates in the squamous cells lining the airways of the lungs. The term “moderately differentiated” refers to how much the cancer cells resemble normal squamous cells under a microscope. Moderately differentiated tumors fall between well-differentiated (resembling normal cells more closely) and poorly differentiated (showing more aggressive and abnormal features). Characteristics of Squamous Cell Lung Cancer: • Location: Often found in the central parts of the lungs, near the bronchi. • Risk Factors: Smoking is the leading risk factor, though other exposures (e.g., asbestos or air pollution) may contribute. • Symptoms: Can include cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, weight loss, and hemoptysis (coughing up blood). Treatment Options: Treatment depends on factors like the stage of the cancer, the patient’s overall health, and molecular characteristics. The main options include: 1. Surgery: • Suitable for early-stage disease (Stage I and some Stage II cancers). • Types of surgery: • Lobectomy: Removal of a lobe of the lung. • Pneumonectomy: Removal of an entire lung. • Segmentectomy or wedge resection: Removal of a smaller portion of the lung. • May be combined with other treatments (e.g., chemotherapy or radiation). 2. Radiation Therapy: • Often used for patients who cannot undergo surgery or as an adjunct to surgery. • Can help shrink tumors, relieve symptoms, or treat localized disease. 3. Chemotherapy: • Often used for advanced stages (Stages III-IV) or after surgery to reduce the risk of recurrence. • Common drugs include platinum-based regimens like cisplatin or carboplatin combined with other agents (e.g., gemcitabine or paclitaxel). 4. Immunotherapy: • Drugs like immune checkpoint inhibitors (e.g., pembrolizumab, nivolumab) can be used for advanced or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma. • These boost the immune system to attack cancer cells. 5. Targeted Therapy: • Less common in squamous cell lung cancer, as it often lacks common mutations targeted by therapies (e.g., EGFR or ALK mutations). • However, molecular testing may identify actionable mutations in some cases.

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Is Lung Cancer Detected by DOTA Scan?

Yes scan is available in major cities. You can connect with me. Dr. Akash Dhuru (Surgical Oncologist)

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Which hospitals and doctors are reputed for the treatment of stage 4 lung cancer in India?

He will have to consult medical oncologist to make a treatment plan. everything will have to be looked into in detail before advising a plan. I suggest you to continue Docetaxel until that time. 

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Surgical Oncologist

Answered on 23rd May '24

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My father is suffering from stage 3 Lung cancer. Please guide me about the best treatment.

Hello, There are two types of Lung Cancer in stage 3: 3A and 3B. The treatment options decided by a doctor for stage 3 lung cancer will be based on the type of cancer and the overall health of the patient.

  • Lung Cancer Treatment options for 3A type includes:
  1. Chemotherapy to shrink the tumor followed by surgery
  2. Radiation to shrink the tumor before surgery
  3. Surgery followed by chemotherapy to prevent reoccurrence
  4. Surgery followed by radiation to prevent reoccurrence
  5. Chemotherapy, radiation, or both when surgery is not possible
  6. Targeted Therapy
  7. Immunotherapy
     
  • Lung Cancer Treatment options for 3B type includes:
  1. Chemotherapy
  2. Radiation therapy
  3. Targeted therapy
  4. Chemotherapy and radiation in combination

Surgery is not often an option given in the 3B type cancer, because of the extent of tumor growth and additional organs involved. Hope this answer has solved your query. You can find hospitals for this treatment, on our page - Lung Cancer Treatment Hospitals in India.

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Hello, my age is 65 years and I am a Lung Cancer patient in Bangladesh. My Cancer grade is 3B. Please tell me which is the best hospital to get treatment for lung cancer.

For your enquiry, we have listed down some of the best hospitals lung cancer treatment in India, on our following page - Lung Cancer Treatment Hospitals in India. We wish you a speedy recovery!

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Hi, I have Lung cancer. Can I take Immunotherapy? Please recommend to me some hospitals in India with an international airport.

Hello, Basically, the line of treatment needs to be determined by the oncologist himself as there are different factors on the basis of which the doctor will decide a proper treatment for you. Hope our answer helps you. Further, you can also find our link attached within this message, where you will find various affordable hospitals with good infrastructure, which treat aforesaid issue - Lung Cancer Hospitals in India.

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I want to know if there are non-invasive treatment options for Lung Cancer? My father is 60 years old and was recently diagnosed with stage 2 Lung cancer.

Treatment for any cancer depends on the stage of cancer, age of patient, his general condition mainly. But mainly the treatment includes - Surgery. Surgeon removes affected part or sometimes a lobe or entire lung, depending on all the parameters of patient. Types of surgeries are- Wedge resection, Segmental resection, Lobectomy and Pneumonectomy. Doctors may also remove lymph nodes from chest to check for cancer. Doctor may suggest chemo or radiation therapy before surgery in order to shrink the cancer if it is a large. Also the same may be done in case recurrence is suspected. Radiation therapy It is also recommended in whom surgery is not recommended as the first line of treatment.. Chemotherapy Chemo along with adjuvant treatment to surgery also is given to relieve pain and other symptoms in advanced cancer. Radiosurgery Radiosurgery can be advised for people with small lung cancers who can't undergo surgery. It may be given in metastasis of cancer. Targeted drug therapy It is also one of the treatments available but usually used in advance cancer. Immunotherapy Is a newer treatment used in treating cancer. Please consult Oncologists in Mumbai, or any other city. Hope this helps.

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Dr. Babita Goel

General Physician

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Asked for Female | 61

In how many sessions can lung cancer be treated & what will be the total cost?

Dear ma'am, the cost and number of sessions required, would depend on the kind of treatment that you will opt for, which in turn will depend on the type of lung cancer that you have and the stage that it is at. There are different treatments for organ specific cancer. We would also advice you to visit best oncologists in Mumbai or other cities of your convenience. We hope that you recover, take care!

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Asked for Female | 50

My mother is suffering from 4th stage lungs cancer. Her treatment is going on at Balco medical hospital raipur. Currently radiotherapy is running and it will end on this friday. After radiotherapy doctors wants to start chemotherapy from this friday. Therefore we want to consult with doctor of Tata Memorial Hospital regarding chemotherapy and future treatment plan. Is chemotherapy essential or it can be cured by homeopathy or ayurved? Actually problem starts from leg pain and hip pain just like sciatica before 3-4 weeks and is still present. Should we consult with any orthopedics doctor or any other department doctor? If we will start chemotherapy can we take medicine of other department doctors? We are not able to understand which is the correct path for future treatment.

Please don't go for ayurved or homeopathy, what clinically approved doctors state regarding cancer is the only course of action that you should follow for your mother. You can consult an orthopedic with the permission of doctor who's handling your mother's case, and your mother can consume medicines of other departments only if the doctor gives her the permission, otherwise it can cause complications. However, even if she can't take treatments for other disorders/symptoms without doctor's permission, she or you can still cross-check the possible options for allopathic treatments regarding cancer, with other oncologists. Our page will help you find experts dealing in similar domain - Lung Cancer Treatment doctors in India. Additionally, our blog may help give insights on different methods carried out for treating cancer and what benefits does each offer - Cancer Treatment in India.

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Asked for Male | 53

Patient is detected lung cancer in advance stage....Is immunotherapy effective for him ? What will be the cost?

Immunotherapy does not cure lung cancer in stage 4 but can increase the life expectancy of the patient, the cost can range from approximately ₹1,50,000 - ₹4,55,000 per session. Our blog will help you understand what expectations to have - Immunotherapy cost in India. You can also refer our page to visit facilities who would have the infrastructure to treat & examine the patient: Lung Cancer Treatment Hospitals in India.

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Asked for Male | 53

Chance of survival of a advance stage lung cancer patients ?

This is not curable, the 5 year survival rate for patients with non-small cell lung cancer is 7%, and for those with small cell lung cancer same is 3%. We are sorry, and if you ever need our help we are always here.

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Hello Sir, My father has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Doctor recommended a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy. Can you please provide information on insurance coverage for this?

Apologies dear user, but regarding this you must consult with your insuring company as well as the clinic, as the plan and relevant guidelines will be subjective.

 

Let us know if you need our guidance on any other issue!

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Asked for Male | 53

risks of low-dose ct lung cancer screening

Low-dose CT lung cancer screening risks include false positives, radiation exposure, overdiagnosis, incidental findings, and anxiety.

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Dr. Sridhar Susheela

Dr. Sridhar Susheela

Oncologist

Answered on 23rd May '24

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Asked for Female | 43

first-line treatment for squamous cell lung cancer

Immunotherapy and chemotherapy are generally being used

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Dr. Sridhar Susheela

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Answered on 23rd May '24

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Asked for Male | 25

how young can you get lung cancer

Young adults in their 20s or 30s and even non-smokers are prone to lung cancer nowadays. 

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Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan

Oncologist

Answered on 23rd May '24

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