Suggest treatment for mass of 10mm growing in the stomach
Patient: Hi, My husband 65, was told that he has a mass of about 10 cm growing inside his stomach, next to the bladder, no obstructions yet. He is scheduled to have a biopsy tomorrow. Is that risky? Is it necessary? He also was told the there is possibility this mass might be a lymphoma. What to do? Doctor: Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.Although it is a matter of concern, one has to wait till the histo-pathology diagnosis and then the appropriate treatment could be planned. There is no need to panick and the treatment of any such problem like a lymphoma has improved over the years with better prognosis then what it was a few years back. Whatever it comes to , one has to face the reality bravely specially you and other members of the family to strenthen your husbands morale in receiving the appropriate treatment.Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you all the luck.  Dr Shareef.