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Is a laparoscopy procedure after tumor detection needed?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

The biopsy report of my mother showed a tumor. The doctor had suggested a laparoscopy procedure. What to do?

Please suggest.
Answered by Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn

Education:

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Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn is a Radiotherapist who is skilled in using advanced technologies such as IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, and stereotactic radiotherapy for precise tumor targeting. He is experienced in oncology treatment planning, integrating clinical, imaging, and pathological findings. He has a collaborative approach in working with multidisciplinary oncology teams including medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and radiologists. He is knowledgeable in palliative radiation therapy for symptom relief in advanced cancer cases.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query.

Kindly attach her reports.

Kindly revert in case of further queries.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have attached the reports. Kindly review and suggest.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn is a Radiotherapist who is skilled in using advanced technologies such as IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, and stereotactic radiotherapy for precise tumor targeting. He is experienced in oncology treatment planning, integrating clinical, imaging, and pathological findings. He has a collaborative approach in working with multidisciplinary oncology teams including medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and radiologists. He is knowledgeable in palliative radiation therapy for symptom relief in advanced cancer cases.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I reviewed your mother's reports (the attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Your mother has been diagnosed with gallbladder cancer, which has spread to the nodes and a single lesion in the liver.

She requires injections (chemotherapy) followed by reassessment for surgery and possibly radiotherapy, and more chemotherapy with immunotherapy as maintenance. She also needs to be seen by a panel of doctors, followed by a tumor board discussion, where a decision for her treatment can be made.

I hope it helps.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks for your reply.

Please suggest the treatment.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn is a Radiotherapist who is skilled in using advanced technologies such as IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, and stereotactic radiotherapy for precise tumor targeting. He is experienced in oncology treatment planning, integrating clinical, imaging, and pathological findings. He has a collaborative approach in working with multidisciplinary oncology teams including medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and radiologists. He is knowledgeable in palliative radiation therapy for symptom relief in advanced cancer cases.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I have suggested the treatment.

Kindly consult a specialist doctor for further treatment.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thanks for your reply.

I will follow the advice.

Answered by Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn is a Radiotherapist who is skilled in using advanced technologies such as IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, and stereotactic radiotherapy for precise tumor targeting. He is experienced in oncology treatment planning, integrating clinical, imaging, and pathological findings. He has a collaborative approach in working with multidisciplinary oncology teams including medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and radiologists. He is knowledgeable in palliative radiation therapy for symptom relief in advanced cancer cases.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Take care of your mother.

Thanks and regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for your reply.

Please tell me the survival rate after treatment, and is there a possibility that the cancer could come back?

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn is a Radiotherapist who is skilled in using advanced technologies such as IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, and stereotactic radiotherapy for precise tumor targeting. He is experienced in oncology treatment planning, integrating clinical, imaging, and pathological findings. He has a collaborative approach in working with multidisciplinary oncology teams including medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and radiologists. He is knowledgeable in palliative radiation therapy for symptom relief in advanced cancer cases.

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Hello

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

In stage 4 lung cancer, it is not possible to guarantee survival. Treatment can help extend life while keeping side effects manageable.

Without treatment, life expectancy is usually short. With treatment, some patients may live up to five years, though most live between one and two years.

The decision to continue or undergo treatment is ultimately yours. There is always a risk of cancer recurrence. After initial treatment, molecular profiling of the tumor can help identify targeted therapies to manage the disease more effectively.

I hope this helps.

Please revert in case of further queries.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At January 29, 2024
Reviewed At December 16, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn is a Radiotherapist who is skilled in using advanced technologies such as IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, and stereotactic radiotherapy for precise tumor targeting. He is experienced in oncology treatment planning, integrating clinical, imaging, and pathological findings. He has a collaborative approach in working with multidisciplinary oncology teams including medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and radiologists. He is knowledgeable in palliative radiation therapy for symptom relief in advanced cancer cases.

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Radiation Oncology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Andrew Chellakumar Fenn is a Radiotherapist who is skilled in using advanced technologies such as IMRT, IGRT, VMAT, and stereotactic radiotherapy for precise tumor targeting. He is experienced in oncology treatment planning, integrating clinical, imaging, and pathological findings. He has a collaborative approach in working with multidisciplinary oncology teams including medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, and radiologists. He is knowledgeable in palliative radiation therapy for symptom relief in advanced cancer cases.

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