Q&A
If you have any query about any medical problem get an answer from an expert
  Comments: Read | Post

Cancer - Undifferentiated carcinoma
Wednesday, 13 June 2001
Answered by: Dr. N. Nayak
Senior Consultant and Head Dept. of Histopathology
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
New Delhi.
Google Buzz

Q. My 36 year old cousin is suffering from undifferentiated carcinoma. Please give details about the problem and the possible line of treatment.

A.  Carcinoma is a malignant tumour (cancer) of glandular cells (cells in the lining surfaces of the body). A carcinoma is said to be "undifferentiated" when the tumour cells have no resemblance at all to normal glandular or surface lining cells. Such "undifferentiated" cancers are generally more aggressive than "differentiated" ones. The response to treatment and long term effects are however dependent on the treatment given and sometimes on the exact site of the cancer. In case of breast carcinoma, the treatment given generally is wide removal of the tumour or the whole breast (depending on the size of tumour) and a follow-up by chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Some of these tumours are known to respond well to proper treatment given well in time.

A.  Carcinoma is a malignant tumour (cancer) of glandular cells (cells in the lining surfaces of the body). A carcinoma is said to be "undifferentiated" when the tumour cells have no resemblance at all to normal glandular or surface lining cells. Such "undifferentiated" cancers are generally more aggressive than "differentiated" ones. The response to treatment and long term effects are however dependent on the treatment given and sometimes on the exact site of the cancer. In case of breast carcinoma, the treatment given generally is wide removal of the tumour or the whole breast (depending on the size of tumour) and a follow-up by chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Some of these tumours are known to respond well to proper treatment given well in time.
Comments: Read | Post
More from this section
More »
Post comments
We request you not to tell us about your medical problems through this comment tool.
We are unable to keep track of the innumerable queries and their answers that we get everyday unless they are sent through "Ask a Question"

Name:*   E-mail:*
City:   Phone:
Comments:* 7000 characters remaining
Spam protection
Enter the code:*
Disclaimer: Material sent in this section is contributed by users. DoctorNDTV accepts no responsibility for the content or accuracy of such material and does not endorse or subscribe to the content.
----------------------- Advertisement --------------------------
 
Latest Photos
Sex after childbirth
Protein C deficiency: Nature, causes, symptoms
Sex during pregnancy
Heart friendly foods
10 tips on dealing with depression
Smoking and health problems
 
Search Cloud
 
Poll
Q. Is cord blood banking just a money-making gimmick?
Yes No
Post your comment | Previous poll  
 
Survey
The Superbug and India?
The Superbug and India?
Do you think it is justified to advise UK patients against coming to India for surgery based on a single report in a medical journal?
Join survey »
 
Bouquets & Brickbats
DoctorNDTV.com has improved in its quality of content
Sent by Rinita 
More »
-------------------------------- Advertisement -----------------------------------