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What is 'Remission'?
Created by Diya Tiwari (1 month ago)
Remission means the signs and symptoms of your cancer are reduced or gone. It does not necessarily mean the cancer is 'cured,' but that it is currently controlled.
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How is 'Immunotherapy' different from 'Chemo'?
Created by Ayaan Siddiqui (1 month ago)
Chemotherapy kills fast-growing cells (both good and bad). Immunotherapy trains your body’s own immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells specifically.
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Can cancer be 'Genetic'?
Created by Diya Tiwari (1 month ago)
Only about 5-10% of cancers are truly hereditary (passed through genes like BRCA1). Most cancers are caused by lifestyle, environment, and random cell mutations over time.
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What does 'Stage 4' Cancer actually mean?
Created by Ayaan Ansari (1 month ago)
Stage 4 (Metastatic) means the cancer has spread from its original site to distant organs (like the lungs, liver, or bones). Treatment focuses on management and quality of life.
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Is 'Biopsy' necessary for every lump?
Created by Harpreet Singh (1 month ago)
Not every lump is cancerous, but a biopsy is the only definitive way to know. It involves taking a small tissue sample to check for malignant cells under a microscope.
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Is 'Hair Loss' from Chemo permanent?
Created by Mary Pereira (1 month ago)
In almost all cases, no. Hair typically starts growing back 3–6 months after the final treatment, though the texture or color may be slightly different initially.
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What is a 'Palliative' Oncology consult?
Created by Elizabeth D'Souza (1 month ago)
It is a consultation focused on managing pain and side effects to improve comfort, regardless of the stage of the cancer or whether a cure is possible.
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What is 'Chemo Brain'?
Created by Krishna Joshi (1 month ago)
It is a common term for cognitive impairment (foggy thinking, memory lapses) that some patients experience during or after chemotherapy.
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What is 'Radiation Therapy'?
Created by Maria D'Costa (1 month ago)
It uses high-energy beams (like X-rays or protons) to kill cancer cells by damaging their DNA. It is localized, unlike chemo, which affects the whole body.
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What are 'Tumor Markers'?
Created by Manpreet Kaur (1 month ago)
These are substances (like PSA or CA-125) found in the blood that can indicate the presence of certain cancers or help monitor how well a treatment is working.
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