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Dr. Arnold Herskovic, MD
Radiation Oncologist
Dr. Arnold Herskovic practices Radiation Oncology in Grosse Pointe, MI. Radiation oncology is a medical specialty that involves treating cancer with radiation. Dr. Herskovic specializes in treating cancer with radiation, using radiation therapy to treat a wide variety of cancers. Radiation therapy uses carefully targeted and regulated doses of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells.
Dr. Arnold Herskovic, MD
- Grosse Pointe, MI
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Should I be concerned about a lump in my neck?
Yes, talk to your doctor and let him/her evaluate all of you.
Does palliative radiotherapy prolong life?
Often it is used to treat avoid pain, allow healing and can prolong life.
I have cancer on the lung?
You need to talk to your surgeon. It may have extended into vital structures which cannot be safely removed or would cause considerable morbidity.
My risk of death from prostate cancer?
It depends on your specific situation, especially the Gleason grade of the tumor indicating how fast it is growing and staging the common modalities for treatment include surgery, READ MORE
It depends on your specific situation, especially the Gleason grade of the tumor indicating how fast it is growing and staging the common modalities for treatment include surgery, radiation and hormonal ablation.
Should I have a chest CT scan if I have COVID?
If you have symptoms, I would start with a chest X-ray and then talk to your doctor.
How long does a CT scan of the prostate take?
About a minute
How long does it take for lung cancer to shrink after radiation treatment?
From days to months
Can a CT scan detect liver damage?
Extremely unlikely
What are the side effects of thyroid cancer radiation treatment?
It depends on the situation, but skin reaction like a sunburn, hypothyroidism, problems swallowing.
Is radiation treatment effective for colon cancer?
Usually it is only employed in specific situations as most of the colon is located in the abdominal cavity, which means the target would be the entire abdomen, but sometimes the READ MORE
Usually it is only employed in specific situations as most of the colon is located in the abdominal cavity, which means the target would be the entire abdomen, but sometimes the lesion is localized to the retroperitoneum or closer to the back. Please talk to your doctor.
How long does a chest CT scan with contrast dye take?
Several minutes
What does a chest x-ray show for shortness of breath?
One looks for pneumonia and/or fluid collections. There are other issues that could be seen like collapsed lung.
Is radiation therapy for prostate cancer painful?
Not usually. Some patients may get diarrhea and pain on passing their urine. Both of these can be easily treated.
Does operating on the lymph node prevent spread of the cancer?
It depends on the clinical situation. I believe that lymph node dissection and remove subclinical evidence of cancer spread, plus it may be needed to determine the extent of the READ MORE
It depends on the clinical situation. I believe that lymph node dissection and remove subclinical evidence of cancer spread, plus it may be needed to determine the extent of the potential tumor spread and help determine the appropriate treatment.
Is there a chance of eye damage during radiation therapy for nose cancer?
Of course it depends on the situation. Please discuss with your RO.
Is a whole body PET scan essential for diagnosing the spread of tongue cancer?
Based on the limited clinical information, I believe that a PET scan is useful for two reasons. It could detect subclinical tumor spread, which may be effectively treated as an READ MORE
Based on the limited clinical information, I believe that a PET scan is useful for two reasons. It could detect subclinical tumor spread, which may be effectively treated as an oligo metastasis, and there is a significant chance of another subclinical cancer, e.g., lung cancer or another head and neck cancer.
The color and shape of a mole on my leg have changed. Should I be concerned?
It needs to be evaluated and perhaps biopsied as it could be a melanoma
Why does my dentist need to know if I've had radiation therapy?
The risk is for radio necrosis and excessive cavities, which could put all the teeth in jeopardy. For the former question, one would be sure that there is no exposed bone and that READ MORE
The risk is for radio necrosis and excessive cavities, which could put all the teeth in jeopardy. For the former question, one would be sure that there is no exposed bone and that if extractions or other procedures need to be done that there is mucosal covering of any operative site. For xerostomia (dry mouth), which can occur if the salivary glands needed to be treated appropriate conservative measures be employed, especially aggressive fluoride treatments.
Should I have radiation now?
As a radiation oncologist, my bias and with compelling evidence depending on the clinical picture radiation and chemotherapy improve outcomes. The NCCN guidelines do include surgery READ MORE
As a radiation oncologist, my bias and with compelling evidence depending on the clinical picture radiation and chemotherapy improve outcomes. The NCCN guidelines do include surgery for very early SCLC (1-2 A).
What are the side effects of radiation treatment for thyroid cancer?
Allways ask your doctor and there are various types and situations of thyroid cancer
