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Is Shoulder Cancer Serious?

hi i have my very close relative who just got a report from the doctor saying that he has a shoulder cancer..i just wanted to know if it is very serious or its nothin to worry and also if u could give me some tips of how to take care of it while getting treatments...like what food to eat what not to eat kind of exercises to do and everything you know that could help..i am soo worried for him thanks
Mon, 11 May 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Any cancer is serious. Shoulder cancer is also serious condition, if not treated it will spread in other parts of body.
Treatments depends on type and stage of shoulder cancer. Surgical removal followed by chemotherapy is the treatment of choice for most of the shoulder cancer. But it depends on many factors. Consult your oncologist and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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Is Shoulder Cancer Serious?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Any cancer is serious. Shoulder cancer is also serious condition, if not treated it will spread in other parts of body. Treatments depends on type and stage of shoulder cancer. Surgical removal followed by chemotherapy is the treatment of choice for most of the shoulder cancer. But it depends on many factors. Consult your oncologist and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.