Blog tagged as Second opinion

Do gallbladder stones cause cancer? Learn real risk factors (large stones, porcelain GB, polyps), warning signs, evaluation, and when surgery is advised.

MRCP is a non-invasive MRI to view bile ducts and pancreatic duct. Learn uses, preparation (fasting), MRCP vs ERCP, and what results mean.

Learn gallbladder cancer warning signs—right upper abdominal pain, jaundice, weight loss—and the tests used (ultrasound, CT/MRI/MRCP, biopsy) to confirm it.

A simple guide to breast cancer radiotherapy—who needs it after lumpectomy/mastectomy, planning (CT/DIBH), sessions, side effects, and skin-care tips.

Learn when a feeding tube (NG/PEG) is needed during head & neck radiotherapy, benefits, care tips, and when to seek urgent help—patient-friendly guide.

Learn major head & neck cancer risk factors—tobacco (smoke/chew), supari/gutkha, alcohol, HPV—plus warning signs and prevention tips.

OSMF causes burning mouth and reduced mouth opening, often from supari/gutkha/pan masala. Learn stages, cancer risk, diagnosis, and treatment options.

Leukoplakia is a persistent white patch in the mouth. Learn causes (tobacco/supari), cancer risk, when biopsy is needed, and treatment options.

Learn what a Pap test (Pap smear) checks, who needs it, how to prepare, what results mean (ASC-US/LSIL/HSIL), and when colposcopy is needed.

Liquid biopsy is a blood test that detects circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) to help guide targeted therapy and personalized cancer care, especially when tissue biopsy is difficult or insufficient. It can also help monitor response. A negative result may still need tissue confirmation.