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| enlarge lympnode in groin | 10/24/2009 |
Q: "Im a 36 yr old healthy female an im so worried bout this ..For the past three weeks to a mth i have ...
A: I don't like your doctors answer. If this has been present for a month, it needs to get checked. I ...
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| enlarge lympnode in groin | 10/23/2009 |
Q: "Im a 36 yr old healthy female an im so worried bout this ..For the past three weeks to a mth i have ...
A: My first question would be what the doctor told you it was and what tests he did. Second, did YOU ...
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| Cancer screening | 10/6/2009 |
Q: My husband has lost 4 siblings to cancer. We have 3 adult children, and I am worried that there may ...
A: I do not have a lot of knowledge in the genetic area of cancer but I found a site that should be ...
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| Paraprotein in blood | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have been having really crazy symptoms for the past 6 months. I have been to every doctor that ...
A: As I state in my profile, I am not a doctor and do not answer questions that a doctor can answer ...
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| What could it be? | 9/8/2009 |
Q: em i just thought I'd ask another few questions because this is really getting to me honestly. I ...
A: You are wise to have it checked out. As to what it could be, it COULD be any one of dozens of things ...
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| Could i have Lymphoma? | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I am 15 years old, i have had a swollen gland on the right side of my neck for about 8 months now. ...
A: My personal opinion is that it is most likely not cancer. It could be just a hidden illness or ...
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| Could i have Lymphoma? | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I am 15 years old, i have had a swollen gland on the right side of my neck for about 8 months now. ...
A: A biopsy is simply a sample taken to see exactly what the lump is and what is causing it. It is ...
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| Could i have Lymphoma? | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I am 15 years old, i have had a swollen gland on the right side of my neck for about 8 months now. ...
A: You COULD, but probably don't have Lymphoma. I would have a doctor check you out for sure, but one ...
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| thyroid | 6/12/2009 |
Q: im 27 yrs. old. i recently underwent a small dosage of radiation for a rare type of cancer in my ...
A: I did not know the answer myself as my profile states I am not a doctor and don't usually answer ...
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| Small Bump in Neck | 3/12/2009 |
Q: About a year ago I was just feeling my neck and noticed a small lump on the right side of my neck ...
A: I am sure you have nothing to worry about. Lymph nodes have indeed been known to remain for several ...
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| lump in armpit | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have noticed that I've had a small hard lump under my arm for some time (with a black spot on it - ...
A: A lump can be many things from a blocked sweat gland to a tumor. Any lump needs to be checked out by ...
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| lymphoma | 2/21/2009 |
Q: Three years ago two tumors were found in my husband chest while staging his prostate cancer, that ...
A: Sorry for being so long in answering. Just recovered from a computer crash. I hope you are able to ...
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| Melanoma | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I have Melanoma in the lungs. No one seems in a hurry to treat it. I have been reading for hours on ...
A: I couldn't narrow it down to one page and I wasn't sure if you just wanted questions on melanoma or ...
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| LYMPHOMA | 1/23/2009 |
Q: CHRIS, HELLO, I HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS. FOR SOME REASON AFTER DOING RESEARCH ONLINE I BECAME VERY ...
A: If you don't get this anxiety/hypochondria or whatever it is taken care of first, you will not have ...
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| lymphoma cancer | 12/17/2008 |
Q: my mom was dx w/ this about this time last year and was caught in stage4 already and now she is ...
A: If your mother is in stage 4, the prognosis is usually not that good, although some patients will ...
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| enlarged lymph nodes | 11/20/2008 |
Q: just found out from reading my sons medical records that he has several enlarged lymph nodes in his ...
A: I think you should insist on a biopsy if that is something that would make YOU feel more at ease. ...
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| enlarged lymph nodes | 11/19/2008 |
Q: just found out from reading my sons medical records that he has several enlarged lymph nodes in his ...
A: Excellent question!!! My first question would be to the first doctor that didn't tell you about ...
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| lymphoma | 11/13/2008 |
Q: My mother in law was just diagnosed with Type B Lymphoma. It has spread throughout her lymph ...
A: From my research on the subject I would have to say the prognosis is not a good one. At her advanced ...
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| Swollen lymph node | 11/7/2008 |
Q: I noticed a large axillary lump a few months ago. I ignored but watched it for a month, then went ...
A: If you are concerned and the GP doesn't seem to be, then I would do two things: 1) get another GP 2) ...
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| Possible Lymphoma | 11/4/2008 |
Q: 1.5 yrs ago, my sister noticed the nodes in her neck and on her skull were swollen. She went to her ...
A: Well, you seem to be correct about the spreading of Lymphoma through surgery according to the ...
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| Testicular cancer +bilateral orchiectomy and suspicious spot on lung | 9/29/2008 |
Q: My father was diagnosed with testicular cancer two weeks ago ~ he lives in a very small town in the ...
A: I would have to agree with you to hold off on any surgery until they discover if, and what kind of ...
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| lymphoma | 9/25/2008 |
Q: i was given the dignosis of NHL the end of june. now the dr. has found tumors in my liver , lungs & ...
A: If the cancer is in various places, the sooner you start treatment, the better for you. Small town ...
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| could I have Lymphoma? | 9/9/2008 |
Q: yesterday I discovered two huge lumps behind my ear. They're both at least 75mm x 75mm. I have a ...
A: I personally don't believe you have Lymphoma, but it is good that you have decided to get it ...
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| 86 year old mother with stage 4 colon cancer | 5/24/2008 |
Q: i know you are not a doctor but would appreciate your qpinion. my (86) mother was operated for colon ...
A: I would have to agree with you on this. Your mothers quality of life with the chemo would not be ...
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| Lump on neck.. possible lymphoma?? | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have a grape-sized lump on the right side of my neck. 2 inches below my ear and 1 inch towards the ...
A: Thought I answered this already. Was a bit surprized to see it in my email. Anyway, I will answer it ...
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| Stage 4 B NHL final stages? | 2/22/2008 |
Q: My mother in law was diagnosed with Non-hodgkins lymphoma in July 2007. She has undergone chemo ...
A: Basically, the final stages of this disease is that the patient simply get sicker. I know that ...
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| chemotherapy symptoms for prostate cancer | 2/19/2008 |
Q: My brother and parents live with my grandparents and we are homeschooled at their house, because my ...
A: This would indeed be symptoms of the chemo. You can expect this as long as he is going through the ...
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| symptoms | 11/28/2007 |
Q: i am 45 yr old male. i have noticed i have a groin swollen lymph node. it is bean sized and hard. ...
A: From what you have said, I would think that the swollen node is something other than cancer. That is ...
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| lymph nodes | 11/21/2007 |
Q: This past March I noticed I had an enlarged lymph node in my neck. From that time till now, I ...
A: I don't know if you might have something else, but I do know you need another primary doctor if this ...
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| lymphoma | 11/2/2007 |
Q: i was wondering what the symptoms of lymphoma were and if they were specific to one lymphnode or if ...
A: While swollen nodes in the neck, armpit and/or groin are common signs of lymphoma, they are only one ...
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| My Dad | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I wonder if you could advise me of the symptoms of lymphoma. my dad has just been diagnosed with ...
A: My first advice is to get another doctor. Your dad is the patient and has every RIGHT to know ...
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| metastatic malignant melanoma | 9/22/2007 |
Q: My husband is 44 he was diagnosed in April 2007 with metastatic malignant melanoma with a 15cm x ...
A: I really dont know that much about this particular kind of cancer. I am more versed with Lymphoma. ...
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| lymphoma | 8/12/2007 |
Q: i have a small lump behind my right ear, when touched it enlarges and causes pain. I generally feel ...
A: Based on the information given and my knowledge of lymphoma and lymph nodes in general, I would say ...
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| 19 yr old nightsweats | 7/2/2007 |
Q: Im 19 years old and have been having extreme night sweats, nauseua and heaaches. Sometimes im so hot ...
A: Although this does not seem to be a cancer related question, I would say that yes, you should have ...
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| Enlarged Abdomen | 6/25/2007 |
Q: My mother has been on chemotherapy now off and on for the last three years. The most recent four ...
A: I just hate when doctors tell you something without running any tests. The E.R. did that and told my ...
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| which direction? work or hospital? forget it? | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I am one confused, scared, and almost to the point of giving up, but i have 5 beautiful ...
A: I am assuming that your question is that which is listed in the subject. My answer, short and sweet ...
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| Friend w/ cancer | 6/7/2007 |
Q: A close family friend was diagnosed with cancer and is now undergoing chemotherapy. Many years ago ...
A: I think that if you are assisting her in ANY way you can that you are helping her and showing her ...
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| Stage IV Cancer | 3/23/2007 |
Q: A friend of mine was diagnosed with colon cancer January 2005. In May 2005 she had surgery and had ...
A: First, let me say that I am sorry for you and your friend. Not necessarily because of the cancer, ...
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| Lymphoma | 2/22/2007 |
Q: Last year I thought I felt a tender spot and swelling on the right side of my neck. Despite 4 ...
A: I cant answer all of your concerns here, but I can tell you what I do know. First of all, if your ...
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| different size neck glands | 2/6/2007 |
Q: i have a lymph gland on one side of my neck (slightly bigger than a pea) thats bigger than the one ...
A: Well, generally the lymph nodes swell due to either a recent or upcoming infection of some sort, so ...
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| Liver Cancer | 12/19/2006 |
Q: My Mother was diagnosed with Liver cancer about 6 months ago. They have tried about 3 different ...
A: Im sorry to hear about your mother. My prayers are with you all. I know what a trying time this can ...
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| lump or not? | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I'm told that a common sign of cancer is a lump. What does this "lump" look like, does it hurt when ...
A: It depends on what type of lump and where. The lumps would be under the skin, not like a pimple or ...
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| normal lymph node? | 11/3/2006 |
Q: i am a 22 year old female. i drink maybe once every week (4-5drinks). i do not smoke, take any ...
A: This is not easy to answer as lymph nodes swell for different reasons, but they do mostly become ...
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| Appetite - Recommended Diet | 6/13/2006 |
Q: I am sorry for your loss. I hope you had and have many shoulders! My Mom has throat cancer, and ...
A: First of all, let me say I am sorry for being so long in answering. Things are a tad hectic lately ...
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