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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I get an appointment with Dr. Suresh Advani?

Yes sure, kindly let us know the suitable time & date on care@drsureshadvani.in or Whatsapp on +91 9619797153 and accordingly we will get your bookings done.

There are number of Cancer Patients who wants to consults the DR. SURESH ADVANI , who stays in Different states or countries they are not able to Contact him. But now one can reach to Dr. Suresh Advani with the help of his website. The website clearly helps patient to connect with Team Dr advani to get Appointments, Online Consultations, Second Opinion, etc. Also Team Advani has a Help Desk who helps patients to get Information.

A lot has happened in recent years to transform how the disease is, and will be, treated. As a result, folks with cancer and their doctors have more options to pick from, with more on the way.

The type of treatment recommended will depend on a range of factors including the location and type of cancer. Latest treatment for cancer is Immunotherapy, also called biologic therapy, is a type of cancer treatment that boosts the body’s natural defences to fight cancer. It uses substances made by the body or in a laboratory to improve or restore immune system function. And another is The Proton therapy, also called proton beam therapy, is a type of radiation therapy. It uses protons rather than x-rays to treat cancer. A proton is a positively charged particle. At high energy, protons can destroy cancer cells. Doctors may use proton therapy alone. They may also combine it with x-ray radiation therapy, surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy.

Don’t worry, Cancer is a challenging diagnosis. When a person is diagnosed of cancer, it may be hard or difficult to make decisions about treatment options. A patient should always take a 2nd opinion for better treatment options. To get an 2nd opinion form Dr. Suresh Advani, kindly share us you’re all present reports on Whatsapp on +91 9619797153.

The costs of treatments are in various depending on your individual diagnosis. We will be able to give you an estimate after the Consultation, treatment, medicines prices after that we are committed to providing you with the most accurate estimate possible.

We are pleased to offer Accommodation to Patients and their Relative nearby hospital, thus making it convenient for those accompanying the patient. Our team ensure that patients’ relatives are supported during their stay with us in a safe, clean and friendly environment. To book your accommodation all you need to do is contact us and we will arrange your travel and stay according to your budget and expectations.

Yes you can get you accessed to third-generation genomic profiling test – Get treated better according to your genes.

FoundationOne®CDx is a comprehensive genomic profile for solid tumors where access to good quality tissue is available.

FoundationOne®CDx Liquid its second-generation liquid biopsy test for patients with solid tumors.

Foundationone®CDx Heme for patients with hematological cancers or sarcomas.

We offer you a unique USA – FDA approved genomic profiling through our channel partners which is more than just a test. These tests provide information about clinically relevant biomarkers and genomic alterations to help match patients to approved targeted therapies, immunotherapies, and clinical trials — giving doctors and patients powerful actionable insights for navigating cancer care.

The Papanicolaou test is a method of cervical screening used to detect potentially precancerous and cancerous processes in the cervix. Abnormal findings are often followed up by more sensitive diagnostic procedures and if warranted, interventions that aim to prevent progression to cervical cancer.

Chemotherapy is the use of cytotoxic (anti-cancer) drugs to destroy cancer cells in the body by disrupting the internal balance of cancer cells and preventing them from growing and dividing.

Radiotherapy is used to treat cancer as well as some non-cancerous conditions and it utilises radiation in the form of high-energy x-rays, known as photons, to damage the cancerous cells and prevent their growth and reproduction.

Hormone therapy is used to stop or reduce the growth of these tumors by blocking the body’s ability to produce hormones or by interfering with action of hormones. Hormone therapy is used in treatment of cancers of breast, prostate and endometrium.

Immuno-therapy is a type of biological therapy that uses the body’s immune system to better identify and target cancer cells in the body. Several different types of immuno-therapies are being used in the treatment of cancer to either slow down or stop the growth of cancer cells, or prevent cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body. Immuno-therapy is also referred to as a targeted treatment.

No, in most cases, hair will grow back over a period of time.

It depends on the type of cancer and at what stage it was treated .Cancer recurs because small areas of cancer cells can remain in the body after treatment. Over time, these cells may multiply and grow large enough to cause symptoms or for tests to find them. When and where a cancer recurs depends on the type of cancer. Some cancers have an expected pattern of recurrence.

The new advanced medicines of treatments have made sure that side effects are at its least and even if the patient does have any discomfort because of the side effects we have tablets to tackle them.

PLAN YOUR CHEMOTHERAPHY

Dr. Suresh Advani plans a course of chemotherapy treatment for each individual person.

Find out more about how Dr. Advani makes the chemotherapy plan and why the plan might change from time to time.

Courses and cycles of treatment

Chemotherapy is not usually a single treatment. You have a course of treatment which includes a number of chemotherapy cycles.

Courses of treatment

A course of chemotherapy usually takes between 6 – 8 months, although it can be more or less than that.
The treatment will include one or more chemotherapy drugs. You may take the chemotherapy into a vein (intravenous drugs), PICC, Port or as tablets or capsules.

Cycles of treatment

During a course of treatment, you usually have between 6 to 8 cycles of treatment. A cycle is the time between one round of treatment until the start of the next.

After each round of treatment you have a break, to allow the medicines to act and your body to recover. So if your cycle lasts 4 weeks, you may have treatment on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd days and then nothing from the 4th to the 28th day. Then the cycle starts again.

Or, as another example, you may have a 3 week cycle where you have treatment on the 1st and 8th days, but nothing on days 2 to 7 and days 9 to 21.

Why you have chemotherapy in cycles

Treatment plans are based on years of research. Your doctor will suggest the best combination of drugs based on his years of experience and research. The doctors aim on giving drugs that kill the cancer cells while causing as little harm as possible to normal, healthy cells.
You have chemotherapy as a course of treatments over a few months because:
• it allows the chemotherapy to kill more cancer cells
• the rest between treatments allows your body to recover from any side effects

How often you have treatment

Depending on the drug or combination of drugs, each treatment can last a few hours or a few days. You may have treatments every week or every 2, 3 or 4 weeks.
How often you have treatment also depends on which drugs you are having, as well as your treatment plan.

When you have chemo through an infusion pump, you may have the drugs:

• all the time for a few months (continuous administration)
• for a few days each month
• for a few weeks

How doctors choose your treatment

The exact treatment plan (regimen) that your doctor chooses depends on a number of things including:

• where it originated
• the type of cancer you have
• where it is in your body
• if it has spread and where to

Your doctor will also take your general health and fitness and your age into account. Some drugs have more of an effect on your body than others. Your doctor has to judge that you’re well enough to be able to cope with any side effects of the treatment before you start.

How often you have each cycle, and how long your treatment course lasts, also depends on many factors. These include:

• the type of cancer you have
• the drugs used
• how the cancer cells respond to the drugs
• any side effects from the drugs

WHAT TO EXPECT

Type of chemo regimen for you based on your cancer type and stage as well as your health. The goals of chemotherapy may vary based on these factors. You may be on chemo for:

  • Cure: If possible, the goal of chemotherapy is to cure your cancer or make the tumor or cancer disappear and not come back.
  • Control: For some patients, the goal of chemotherapy is to shrink the tumors and stop the cancer from growing or spreading.
  • Palliation: When the cancer is in the advanced stage, chemo may be given to help relieve your symptoms and enable you to participate in your daily activities when possible.

Your doctor will choose chemotherapy drugs and a treatment schedule that’s unique to you. Also, your care team will regularly test your blood to make sure your body is making enough blood cells. It is important to start strong. Talk to your doctor about how to help manage your treatment. Depending on your treatment goals, you may want to discuss:

  • Avoiding interruptions
  • Staying on schedule
  • Staying with it until your chemo plan is complete, if possible

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER TREATMENT

Now that your treatment has ended you can focus on your recovery. Cancer can be life changing so getting back to normal may take some time. To begin with it’s not uncommon to have days when you feel less positive or are still coping with treatment side effects. So try not to expect too much straight away.

You may find you gradually get back to the routine you had before cancer treatment. Some people may have on-going physical effects following cancer treatment. In this case, you may find it takes some time to adjust to a new routine.

You may decide to make some positive lifestyle changes after finishing treatment. This may include eating healthily, being more physically active, stopping smoking, if you smoke, or taking up a complementary therapy to reduce stress.

To begin with, you’ll usually have regular follow-up appointments to check your progress and to discuss any concerns you may have. If you have any problems in between appointments always get in touch. Advice and support will be available to you even after treatment ends.

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