What are germ cells?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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Germ cells are cells that create reproductive cells called gametes. Germ cells are located only in the gonads. In females, they are found in the ovaries and in males, in the testes

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my dad was diagnosed with stage 3 stomach cancer but he's feeling okay right now. what are the treatment options at this stage - can he still have surgery or is chemotherapy the main route? also how good are the survival chances if he's currently doing well?

yes,both surgery and chemotherapy are advised.Survival rate is around 5-10 percent depending on the site and location of the cancer.

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Can a general surgeon perform laparoscopic surgery for breast cancer or should I see an oncologist directly which option is safer for treatment

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I'm really worried about the possibility of cancer being contagious. Could a pregnant wife get cancer from her husband if he has it? What precautions should she take to ensure her health and the baby's?

NO its not contagious but few cancers are heriditary and runs in the family

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