Frequently Asked Questions

• Liver Cancer: The 5-year survival rates for these cases can range from 40% to 70%. However, if the cancer has spread extensively or if the patient has underlying liver disease (cirrhosis), the success rate decreases.
• Colon Cancer: The overall 5-year survival rate for colon cancer is around 65% to 70%.
• Rectum Cancer: The 5-year survival rate for rectal cancer is 55% to 60%.
• Stomach Cancer: The 5-year survival rate for stomach cancer is 30-90%.
• Gallbladder Cancer: The overall 5-year survival rate for gallbladder cancer is around 20% to 25%.
• Pancreas Cancer: Overall, the 5-year survival rates for pancreatic cancer surgery can range from 5% to 30%. It’s important to note that pancreatic cancer is often diagnosed at advanced stages, which can impact the success rate of surgery.

The success rate of cancer treatment is typically defined by the overall survival rate or the percentage of patients who survive for a specific period of time after diagnosis or treatment.

It is commonly measured as the 5-year survival rate, which represents the percentage of patients who are alive 5 years after their cancer diagnosis or the start of treatment.

It’s important to note that success rates are statistical measures and do not guarantee individual outcomes. They provide general information about the outcomes of a group of patients with similar characteristics but may not reflect the prognosis or experience of an individual patient.

Many factors, including overall health, response to treatment, and access to quality care, can influence an individual’s prognosis and treatment outcome.

Cancer surgery is generally not recommended during pregnancy, although there may be exceptions in certain cases.

Specific dietary restrictions may be recommended after cancer surgery, depending on the type of surgery and individual factors.

Cancer surgery can be performed on patients with other medical conditions, although the risks and potential complications associated with the surgery may be greater. We always do complete assessments of affected organ and take expert opinion to improve / optimise the existing organ dysfunction to minimise the risk of complications.

Cancer surgery can be performed on elderly patients with a very good success rate.

The decision to undergo surgery will depend on a variety of factors, including the patient’s overall health and the risks associated with the surgery. Sicker the person, have more chance of developing medical or surgical complications.

: The length of hospital stay after cancer surgery depends on several factors, including the type of surgery performed, your overall health, and your recovery progress. It can range from a day or two for minor procedures to several weeks for more complex surgeries. Your medical team will determine the appropriate duration of hospitalization based on your specific situation.

In many cases, cancer surgery is combined with other treatments like chemotherapy or radiation therapy to maximize the chances of eliminating the cancer cells.

This is based upon the biopsy report of removed organ during surgery.

Biopsy report suggest us whether tumour will have slow growing tendencies or will have fast growing tendencies. Slow growing cancer may not need any sort of treatment but for faster growing tumour, some soft of chemotherapy or radiation therapy will always be recommended by oncologist.

The recovery period after cancer surgery varies depending on several factors, including the extent of surgery, the individual’s overall health, and the type of cancer. It can range from a few days to several weeks or even months.