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| Subject | Date Asked |
| lesions on brain vs MS | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with MS in 06 and put on Avonex Inj for almost a year. Then the MRI showed brain ... A: I am not familiar with the CSF complications possible in sarcoidosis, but it can effect nearly all ... | |
| lesions on brain vs MS | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with MS in 06 and put on Avonex Inj for almost a year. Then the MRI showed brain ... A: Wow that is quite a change. Sarcoidosis certainly fits better the finding of lesions, lung symptoms ... | |
| Brain Tumors and Buddy Rich | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: I was wondering what exactly does incapacitated by a brain tumor mean? Does that mean bed-ridden and ... A: All good questions. One of the big problems with brain tumors is that by invading, or placing ... | |
| lesions on brain vs MS | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with MS in 06 and put on Avonex Inj for almost a year. Then the MRI showed brain ... A: Lupus is a much more varied disease and can affect many more organ systems in the body, but they ... | |
| lesions on brain vs MS | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with MS in 06 and put on Avonex Inj for almost a year. Then the MRI showed brain ... A: Sorry but we are not allowed to give specific medical advice on this site. But I will help as much ... | |
| mass in hemerroid | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: Had hemorroid operation yesterday, Doctor told my husband he found a very small mass, he removed it ... A: hemorrhoids are abnormal blood vessels and any mass related to a hemorrhoid is likely to be ... | |
| Radiation exposure and cancer risk | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Dean, I am hoping you can help me with some information. I am a 36 year old man. In recent ... A: Sorry to take so long to get to this. CT scans are extremely useful diagnostic tests, but yes like ... | |
| cancer clustering | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: Whats mean family clustering of cancer? is that mean cancer occur in each generation? if one time ... A: Clustering in families usually means more than one case. It can be cancer in multiple generations or ... | |
| stomach cancer? | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I'm 21 and for just under a month i have been experiencing upper abdominal cramps. I have been ... A: The odds of this being stomach cancer are almost zero. It is virtually never found in someone that ... | |
| tomo therapy for bladder/vaginal cancer patients | 1/9/2011 |
| Q: Wanted to know what the exact proceedure is for tomo radiation for patients with bladder and vaginal ... A: The exact therapy for a given tumor would have to be determined by the oncologist and depend on the ... | |
| No safe dose of radiation exposure exist. | 1/8/2011 |
| Q: I certainly hope that my question will not bore you and nor will it seem too insignificant to ... A: No this is in interesting question. Yes it is true that we do not know if there is a safe dose of ... | |
| Benign Tumors and Cancer | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: Why do benign tumors quit growing? It's counter-intuitive but could understanding benign tumors help ... A: Good question! The short answer is that we really don't know. In the case of the colon, most polyps ... | |
| liver cancer | 1/6/2011 |
| Q: My mother was recently diagnosed with primary liver cancer and is currently undergoing treatment in ... A: I am sorry to here about your mother. Most of liver cancers in the world are caused by hepatitis ... | |
| Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma? | 1/5/2011 |
| Q: , I have been being treated by an Infectious Disease and a Pulmonologist for the past 3 years. I ... A: I am sorry to hear about your health problems and the history of cancer in your family. We are not ... | |
| Prostate Cancer | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: Someone told me that if a guy has had an active sex life in their 20's (maybe early 20's) that they ... A: That is not exactly true. There is some evidence that frequent orgasm through sex or masturbation ... | |
| carcinoma ventricular | 1/2/2011 |
| Q: I found my husband's greatgrandfather's death certificate and he died from carcinoma ventricular. ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your daughter. Unfortunately lung cancer is the leading cause of death ... | |
| is lymphoma hereditary? | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: My husband\'s family 5 people suffered and died from Non-Hodgkins lymphoma his mother, three uncle ... A: Li-Fraumeni usually involves many other tumor types so that is unlikely. Are all the uncles with ... | |
| Gall bladder polyp....risk of cancer | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I'm 35 yrs male living in India. My dad is the last of eight children. Four of them died due to ... A: Sorry we can't give specific medical advice on this site. Removing your gallbladder is probably ... | |
| is lymphoma hereditary? | 12/14/2010 |
| Q: My husband\'s family 5 people suffered and died from Non-Hodgkins lymphoma his mother, three uncle ... A: Your English is fine. There is some familial clustering in NHL but very rarely directly inherited ... | |
| research on tumor growth after surgery | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out who is doing research on tumor growth after surgery. I had knee replacement ... A: The tumor almost certainly was there before your surgery. I know that the concept that surgery and ... | |
| research on tumor growth after surgery | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: I'm trying to find out who is doing research on tumor growth after surgery. I had knee replacement ... A: There is no evidence that surgery can cause cancer. However it does happen that in the process of ... | |
| Pancreas | 12/6/2010 |
| Q: Hx of 6 months of bloating,nausea,10 # weight loss. Had EUS recently due to CT scan showing ... A: This site does not allow specific medical advice. I agree that 3-4 months is a long time to wait and ... | |
| could this be cancer or meds reaction? | 11/24/2010 |
| Q: I have taken celexa and inderal on monday for heart palpatations, and monday, I started getting a ... A: We are not allowed at this site to give specific medical advice. But that being said, it is ... | |
| cancer | 11/13/2010 |
| Q: How effective is screening for cancer? Has screening for cancer improved treatment? How many people ... A: Here are some answers and resources for more. Cancer screening is highly effective for many cancers ... | |
| cancer and stress | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: Very sorry to bother you. I read a newspaper article recently which suggested a link between ... A: Not at all a bother. It is actually a great question. Yes it is abundantly clear from animal ... | |
| cancer | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: does cancer have both invasive and pressure manifistation how come cancer tissue invate and in the ... A: I think I explained in the other response Here are definitions f a few terms: metastasis ... | |
| PET/CT SUV values | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I am a 42 year old wife and mother, and was diagnosed with Clear Cell Renal Carcinoma, back in Jan. ... A: I am sorry to hear about your renal carcinoma. We are not allowed to give specific medical advice ... | |
| oncology | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: In what ways do worry and anxiety have an impact on child cancer patients? A: Obviously worry and stress can make treatment more difficult. Childhood cancer patients can often ... | |
| oncology | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: hat emotional effects does a child cancer patient display or experience? Can you elaborate a ... A: Kids do amazingly well, often better than there parents. They can of course display or experience ... | |
| Left side face tumor | 10/16/2010 |
| Q: My sister developed a tumor on the left side just below the ear and she went for surgery to remove ... A: It depends on the type of tumor. A skin cancer? Do you know if it was basal cell carcinoma? This is ... | |
| lung cancer with alzheimers | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: My mother has had alzheimers for 5 years, she had pain in her hip for 2 months, when we took her to ... A: I am sorry to hear about your mother. Did the say what kind of lung cancer? (small cell, non-small ... | |
| Oral Cancer Questions | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have some questions about a oral cancer case that I have in my family. The patient is a woman ... A: We cannot give specific medical advice on this site, but therapy info is available at the NCI ... | |
| high esr | 10/10/2010 |
| Q: just a question. Im REALLY WORRIED ABOUT MY MUM, HER ESR LEVELS ARE READING HIGH AND OVER THE PAST ... A: I don't think cancer is very likely. blood in urine is most often due to a bladder infection, or ... | |
| cancer causes | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: can you give me some idea as to the cause of pancreatic cancer or just cancer in general? my dad ... A: I am sorry to hear about your father. I just lost a friend to pancreas cancer, so I know this is a ... | |
| Melanoma-Heart Disease | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: I am a 78 yr. old male and have had heart disease for past 40+ yrs. About 6 yrs ago they found ... A: You are very welcome. I find 4 trials in Nebraska for stage IV melanoma (that is I think what you ... | |
| Melanoma-Heart Disease | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I am a 78 yr. old male and have had heart disease for past 40+ yrs. About 6 yrs ago they found ... A: I am sorry to hear about your melanoma. My uncle died of melanoma, so I know about its effects. ... | |
| cancer | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: My grandmother is nearly 70 yrs old. It was recently found that she had developed a small lump on ... A: It all depends on the type of cancer. The most likely is skin cancer. The two most common types are ... | |
| cancer? | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: unexplained absolute granulocytosis would raise question of a chronic myeloproliferative process. ... A: On this site we are not allowed to give specific medical advice. You have an elevated white count. ... | |
| bone marrow needed | 9/17/2010 |
| Q: Asalaam u Alikum! Sir, i am irfan from kashmir (India), my father is a medical oncologist (d.m in ... A: That is amazing that you are trying to take care of this child. We do take some international ... | |
| pet/ct scans | 9/16/2010 |
| Q: Dean, I have been doing a lot of research on scans and their radiation effects since I was ... A: There is a lot of controls on these scans and efforts to reduce exposure as much as possible. The ... | |
| metastatic melanoma | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: My husband was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma on May 21, 2010. Of course we didn't know what ... A: I am very sorry to hear this. My uncle died of melanoma, so this is personal to me too. I am a ... | |
| Oral Cancer | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: Can biting the inside of lips and cheek cause oral cancer? I am a 21 year old woman and I have been ... A: In general no. Unless it leads to a chronic infection. The major causes of mouth and throat cancer ... | |
| Bone cancer | 7/28/2010 |
| Q: My daughter thought the pain in her back was gall bladder problems. The doctor thought so also so ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your daughter. That is certainly too young and losing a child must be ... | |
| bone marrow aspiration cytology report | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: What is the diagnostic significance of the impression ''REACTIVE MARROW '' in bone marrow aspiration ... A: Here is the medical definition: reactive marrow Reactive bone marrow A descriptor for a polyclonal ... | |
| Ex-Smoker : CT Scan Report | 7/9/2010 |
| Q: I am a 41 year old and consider myself in decent shape. I was stupid as a teenager and began smoking ... A: Yes they are referring to a slight anomaly in a lobe of your lung. CT scans often reveal ... | |
| Cushing's Syndrome and Amphiphysin. | 7/2/2010 |
| Q: Is there a way for a tumor causing Cushing's to be the same tumor secreting Amphiphysin? Or could a ... A: I would think they are unrelated. Did they find a cause of the Cushings? That would help to know if ... | |
| Cushing's Syndrome and Amphiphysin. | 7/1/2010 |
| Q: Is there a way for a tumor causing Cushing's to be the same tumor secreting Amphiphysin? Or could a ... A: I don't see any information on this. I see that there are some people with antibodies against ... | |
| stage 4 lung cancer | 6/30/2010 |
| Q: My mom was diagnosed in May with stage 4 lung cancer. It was a shock as she's always been healthy. ... A: Don't worry about my time, I am glad to help. I am not an MD, though, so keep that in mind. ... | |
| stage 4 lung cancer | 6/29/2010 |
| Q: My mom was diagnosed in May with stage 4 lung cancer. It was a shock as she's always been healthy. ... A: I am sorry to hear that she is not doing well. I think to be on the safe side, I would spend as ... | |
| stage 4 lung cancer | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: My mom was diagnosed in May with stage 4 lung cancer. It was a shock as she's always been healthy. ... A: Unfortunately metastatic lung cancer is very serious, and is rarely survivable. That being said, ... | |
| Help needed | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: and sorry for bothering you. I don't know if this is the right area where I should be asking, but ... A: I would have them checked by a dermatologist at your convenience and monitor them. If any are ... | |
| Life Expectancy | 6/4/2010 |
| Q: My aunt had Stage 4 Breast Cancer and had a lumpectomy. Now its mastatic to the bones of her ... A: I am sorry to hear about your aunt. You are right that metastatic breast cancer is very rarely ... | |
| stomach cancer | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: for about the past 4 weeks i have been getting a burning feeling in my stomach. i have lost my ... A: Yes stomach cancer is very rare in that age group, and there are no known genetic conditions causing ... | |
| need info | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I'm 21y old /male with testicular cancer .. I only did an operation to remove my left testis before ... A: I know of no connection between testicular cancer or removal of a testes and hypertension. What does ... | |
| sacoma or sarcoma cancer | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: i just found out my father has sarcoma cancer in his leg..and hes gonna start radiation soon...Just ... A: I am sorry to hear about your father. How old is he? Did he have surgery to remove it? The outcome ... | |
| lump | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: HAVE HAD THIS LUMP IN MY THROAT FOR GOING ON TWO YEARS LOWER RIGHT SIDE JUST ABOVE THE COLLAR BONE. ... A: We can't give specific medical advice. If it is not growing, it is unlikely to be cancer. Did they ... | |
| Small lump on testicle | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I am a 28 y.o. white male. I have a small 1/4 pea sized lump on the top of my left testicle. It is ... A: Hey Allan, I am very relived that you are going to have it checked out. It is had to tell from the ... | |
| Small lump on testicle | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I am a 28 y.o. white male. I have a small 1/4 pea sized lump on the top of my left testicle. It is ... A: You should go to a doctor and have it checked out. Testicular cancer is a possibility. But it is ... | |
| kidney cancers mets to lungs | 4/30/2010 |
| Q: My grandma has recently been diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. She previously had cancer in the ... A: If this is kidney cancer metastasized to the lung, a renal cancer specialist. Where does she live? ... | |
| ouestion | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: i am mahmoud, in the 8th grade from syria is there a relation between cancer and cell phones? is ... A: Here is the latest information: http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/cellphones There ... | |
| swollen throat | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: for the last couple of months i have been having a problem swallowing and it feels like there is ... A: Oral cancer can show up as a sore, but your GP probably would have seen that and this sounds more ... | |
| Renal Pole Kidney Cyst | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I have Behcets Disease a rare autoimmune disease that has many symptoms, the most prevalent symptom ... A: I understand your concern. I have 3 kids as well. I would not be too worried. I don't see that ... | |
| lump in neck; ball | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I'm 15 and I have this ball in my neck! Its not pea size but it doesn't stick out that much! When I ... A: It is most likely a swollen lymph node due to an infection, but any lump should be checked out. Did ... | |
| Cancer-Signs | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have been having stomch problems/pelivs burning for about 2 months now. I have had a whole bunch ... A: Wow-That does sound disturbing. Have they talked about endometriosis? That might explain the pelvic ... | |
| Cancer-Signs | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have been having stomch problems/pelivs burning for about 2 months now. I have had a whole bunch ... A: This does sound like a lot of problems, and your family history of cancer is definitely something to ... | |
| Lung shadow after chest infection | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: my 41 yr old husband has had two chest infections during the past 5 months (also swine flu and had ... A: At his age a non-smoker is very unlikely to have lung cancer. So I wold not get too worried. TB is ... | |
| Lump | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 22year old female, since I was a teenager I have been able to feel the odd lymph node in my ... A: What you are doing is correct. The recommendation is for any lump to be investigated by a physician. ... | |
| Left supraclavicular edema | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: The last week of January 09, I began noticing swelling on the left side of my neck. Over the next ... A: I am sure this is disturbing. We are not supposed to give individual advice on this site. But any ... | |
| Virginity, pregnancy and cancer risk | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: !! I know that not having a child increases chances of breast cancer. & That a virgin woman has ... A: Ovarian and uterine cancer works very much like breast cancer and age at menstruation, number of ... | |
| yolksactumor | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: At the age of 2,My son is diagnosed with yolk sack tumor in the left testis,he already done of ... A: I am sorry to hear about your son. This certainly must have been hard. The good news is that this ... | |
| Lung Cancer Risk | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: My mother past of lung cancer at 63, she started smoking at 17. My Grandfather also died of smoking ... A: Luckily there is not much evidence that lung cancer is genetic. It was the many years of smoking ... | |
| Stage 4 - unknown origin | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: My step-mother has been diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic disease. Tumors in both lungs and in her ... A: I am sorry about your mother. How old is she? Does she have a history as a smoker? Where is she ... | |
| risks | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: what risks are involved with a woman that was diagnosed with cervical cancer that has sexual ... A: I can't see how. Most exposures do not result in long term infection, and I don't believe pregnancy ... | |
| Metatstatic spinal cancer | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: My father was diagnosed in February 2009 with pancreatic cancer. A successful whipples surgrey was ... A: Olivia, You are very welcome. I don't know much about how to find experimental studies in the UK. ... | |
| Metatstatic spinal cancer | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: My father was diagnosed in February 2009 with pancreatic cancer. A successful whipples surgrey was ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your father. This is very likely to be metastasis from the original ... | |
| risks | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: what risks are involved with a woman that was diagnosed with cervical cancer that has sexual ... A: Risk for which partner? Likely none for either. Virtually all women with cervical cancer were or ... | |
| CT-Scan | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: What is the relationship between PLTX and cancer? Is it used as a diagnostic tool? ANSWER: Had to ... A: I am not an oncologist, so take this with a grain of salt. But, where is the fibroid? what areas ... | |
| burning tyre fumes | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I use a regroover to regroove tyre treads can the smoke/fumes given off cause long term health ... A: Andy, No smoke is good for your lungs, so the more you can reduce your exposure, by wearing a mask, ... | |
| cruciferous vegetables and cancer prevention | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: I would like to ask as general knowledge, do eating cruciferous vegetables such as brocolli can ... A: Yes those that eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, especially cruciferous vegetables have ... | |
| best centers for pancreatic cancer | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I would apreciated a lot if you would advise me which are the best centers / hospitals for operable ... A: I know that Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and UPenn in Philadelphia are outstanding. Or you can search ... | |
| PLTX (palytoxin) | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: What is the relationship between PLTX and cancer? Is it used as a diagnostic tool? A: Had to look it up myself! Palytoxin is one of the most toxic substances, it come from marine ... | |
| Throat Cancer | 3/2/2010 |
| Q: I was sick on Jan 6, the normal cold symptoms which included a sore throat and chest congestion. ... A: At your age and moderate smoking history throat cancer would be extremely unlikely. An the fact that ... | |
| oncologist or endocrinologist?? | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: Just wondering at what point should a patient step over to an oncologist. I have had a little spot ... A: Anyone with a previous skin lesion should see a dermatologist yearly for a complete exam, and be ... | |
| lung nodules | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: I recently had a CT Scan with contrast. The radiologist sent the report back with lung nodules in ... A: Your doctor will probably continue to monitor the nodules. If one or more grows they may biopsy it. ... | |
| lung nodules | 2/26/2010 |
| Q: I recently had a CT Scan with contrast. The radiologist sent the report back with lung nodules in ... A: Unfortunately lung nodules are quite common, and understandingly concerning. However there is not ... | |
| diagnosis | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: Are there types of cancer which will not show abnormalities in blood tests? (blood counts, etc.)? ... A: Actually very few cancers can be detected by blood tests, mostly leukemias. Pretty much all solid ... | |
| high WBC | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: My daughters WBC is 17,000 and shows no symptoms of being sick. Her Dr. is referring her to a ... A: How old is she? No there are many reasons for high WBC. It could be an infection that does not ... | |
| melanoma lung cancer | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: my mother just had all the melanoma vagina cancer removed a few months ago. They removed it in ... A: I am sorry to hear about your mother. Metastatic melanoma is certainly very serious. There are ... | |
| oncology | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I picked oncology because i want to be a pediatric oncologist and was wondering if you had time to ... A: especially the skiing! My job is amazing, I love it, and I get paid to do it! You would take basic ... | |
| lump in throat | 2/8/2010 |
| Q: i recently found a lump on the right side of my throat, that you can move and feel, feels like a ... A: Shane, How old are you? Do you or did you smoke, or chew tobacco? How long has it been there? Have ... | |
| Brain cancer metastases after breast cancer treatement | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: What is the most abundant (frequent) brain cancer type developing (metastasized) from a breast ... A: Breast tumors that metastasize to the brain are still breast tumors. They are different than primary ... | |
| fibreglass/lung cancer | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Is working with fibreglass, as in boat-building for many years, likely to be a cause of primary lung ... A: The simple answer is no, fibreglass is not a likely cause of lung cancer. I found this elsewhere: ... | |
| concern for a friend | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: This is abour my friend at work. She is 45, has chilhood diabetes, smokes, had a heart attack 3 ... A: At this site we cannot give specific medical advice, and I am not an MD. Ovarian cysts are quite ... | |
| Low WBC and Neut ABS count | 1/22/2010 |
| Q: I went to the ER due to have a headache for 7 days. They ran blood work and my results came back ... A: that is tough not having insurance and having lupus that young. The low wbcs could be causing the ... | |
| Low WBC and Neut ABS count | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I went to the ER due to have a headache for 7 days. They ran blood work and my results came back ... A: I think it should be followed up, but cancer risk is low. How old are you? What medications are you ... | |
| Lesions near subclavian artery | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I am unsure where to go next as 2 lesions I believe in my collar bone area, have been given various ... A: I don't see that a single schwannoma or your other symptoms fit any classic genetic condition like ... | |
| Uterine Cancer | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: My mother has been digonised in april 2009.She had hystrometry on 1 may 2009.she had 6 rounds of ... A: I am not an oncologist, but it would appear that your mothers uterine cancer has been well treated ... | |
| Lesions near subclavian artery | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I am unsure where to go next as 2 lesions I believe in my collar bone area, have been given various ... A: I can understand your concern. We can't give specific medical advice, and I am not an M.D. If the ... | |
| nsc adeno lung cancer | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: My father, 71, has been dx with adeno lung cancer, stage IV, with possibility of mets in liver and ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your father. Watching some one go through the late stages of cancer is ... | |
| Glioblastoma Multiforme 4, Military, and Desert Storm Connections | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Is there any connections to military service, like the Persian Gulf War, to Cancers that could ... A: A great question but hard to give sure answers. Certainly any exposure to cancer causing agents or ... | |
| gallbladder cancer | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: my wife had gallbladder surgery on 11 dec. they removed her bladder and part of her liver because ... A: I am sorry to hear about your wife. We cannot give individual diagnoses at this site, and I am not ... | |
| Genetic Risks | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: My father died at the age of 50 from prostate cancer. I'm 28 and a female and I know that I am ... A: I am sorry about your father. That is way too young. The vast majority of prostate cancer is ... | |
| cutting a mole | 12/26/2009 |
| Q: About three times i have cut my mole. I am worried that irritating it this way and traumas that ... A: Any mole that bleeds should be looked at by a dermatologist, just in case. How old are you? Do you ... | |
| skin | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: I am 21 years old and I have always had millions of moles allover my body. My skin is not very fair, ... A: Great question. People with lots of moles are at higher risk for melanoma, a fatal skin cancer. (It ... | |
| skin cancer | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a spot on my breast that is shaped like a small life saver about the size of a dime. It is ... A: It is possible. It does not sound like melanoma, a very deadly skin cancer, but could be basal cell ... | |
| Acid Reflux | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: I am 53 years old and suffering from GERD for the last 20 years. I had Endoscopy 4 times and found ... A: GERD can be a risk factor for gastric cancer. Have you been tested for H. pylori infection? This is ... | |
| Thyroid Cancer | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: My mother in-law had the majority of her thyroid taken out, and another growth that the doctors ... A: I am sorry about your mother in law. However it sounds as if her prognosis is good, and theyroid ... | |
| No Symptoms | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: My ex has been diagnosed with primary liver cancer and cirrhosis. He has already had two chemo ... A: I am sorry to hear about his condition. I just lost a friend to liver cancer. Unfortunately most ... | |
| my husband's illness | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: My husband is a 52 yo white male. He is 6'0 and weighs 220 lbs. He has been having pain and pressure ... A: Something seems to be missing here. I don't see why he is going to an oncologist unless there was ... | |
| swollen lympnode in groin | 11/13/2009 |
| 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: Yes this makes sense. If it is shrinking, or at least not growing, it is highly unlikely to be ... | |
| tyroid ultrasound report | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: My right lobe measures 5cm in length. The left lobe measures 4.9cm. The right lobe is negative for ... A: How old are you? Why did you have the thyroid imagining? They have found a growth in your thyroid. ... | |
| Renal cancer mets | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: My mother was diagnosed with kidney cancer in August. In October she had her left kidney removed. ... A: I am sorry to hear about your mother. There should be little risk from the biopsy. If they are not ... | |
| asbestos/mesothelioma | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I should start off saying I suffer severe OCD. So here goes a week ago at a new job a co worker cut ... A: There probably is no completely safe dose of asbestos, but the risk of cancer is definitely tied to ... | |
| merkel cell cancer | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: My husband is 48 tears old, his mother who had a normal check up in February was diagnosed with ... A: I'm sorry about your mother-in law. This is certainly difficult news. Here is a link for more ... | |
| lump in upper left arm | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: About a year and a half ago I found a lump in my arm, then forgot all about it until recently. It is ... A: I am sorry for the delay, I have been traveling. In the absence of symptoms, you should be fine, ... | |
| asbestos/mesothelioma | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I should start off saying I suffer severe OCD. So here goes a week ago at a new job a co worker cut ... A: This minor exposure to asbestos is highly unlikely to have any significant risk for cancer. Most ... | |
| Cervical Cancer | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: My mom was just diagnosed with stage 2 cervical cancer, but she is passing large blood clots that ... A: Sorry for the delay. I have been traveling. I am sorry about our mother. Did they say stage II a, ... | |
| swollen lympnode in groin | 10/22/2009 |
| 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 am sorry for the delay, I have been traveling. In the absence of symptoms, you should be fine, ... | |
| cancer questions | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: my name is Cortney from Silver Lakes Middle School. I am a student doing a project about ... A: Good questions. No, chemotherapy medicines typically do not hurt, and most people would not feel ... | |
| Amphiphysin Antibody | 10/20/2009 |
| Q: My neurologist told me that I have a rare antibody called Amphiphysin or Anti-Amphiphysin or ... A: I will admit this is confusing. To be honest I am not familiar with this test and this is not my ... | |
| Amphiphysin Antibody | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: My neurologist told me that I have a rare antibody called Amphiphysin or Anti-Amphiphysin or ... A: This paper says that it is very rare that antibody positive patients have cancer: ... | |
| Ovarian Cancer | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: This past August 18th, I had a complete abdominal hysterectomy, because of large fibroids. While in ... A: I agree that this must be hard to be patient about. Did they say whether the tumor was epithelial, ... | |
| breast cancer linked to melanoma | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: In Oct. 1997 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. My son at the time was only 18 months old. Now he ... A: I know of no connection between breast cancer in mothers and melanoma in children. There is no ... | |
| oral cancer | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: please, i would like to know, how high is the risk of developing any kind of oral or throat cancer.. ... A: All good questions. If he only smokes and drinks occasionally, his risk is low. Obviously it would ... | |
| Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer with PSA over 1557 | 10/12/2009 |
| Q: My husband has a strong history of prostate cancer his father and brother both. However, they are ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your husband. he is way too young for this to be happening, and the ... | |
| kidney cancer | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: brain tumor removed in June, renal cell cancer, kidney removed in July, now I have pituitary tumor ... A: This sounds like a lot of problems! I need some more information. How old are you? Have you been ... | |
| lung nodules | 10/6/2009 |
| Q: I recently went in for a routine pelvic ct scan for follow up of early stage 1 colon cancer i had 4 ... A: A lot of pople with no other symptoms or risk factors have lung nodules. Most of these turn out to ... | |
| Gastric Cancer | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: My 78 year old Japanese mom was diagnosed with signet ring cell adenocarcinoma mid July of 2009. She ... A: I am very sorry about your mother. Gastric cancer took the life of my mother-in-law, a very ... | |
| Lump in neck for over two years | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: About 2 years ago I noticed a lump in my upper right neck region (cervical) it is about 1.75 to 2cm ... A: I am sorry to hear about your problem. If 3 doctors have looked at it and are not worried, I don't ... | |
| lymphoma | 9/29/2009 |
| Q: I have been having swollen gland on both sides of my neck (worse on left side) since last October. ... A: If the glands are not growing, it is unlikely to be cancer. But if they are painful, I agree that ... | |
| Info request | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: My last abdominal MRI and CT showed enlarged liver and increased liver echotexture. What does than ... A: Mucho gusto! I probably need more information. How old are you and why are they doing the MRI and ... | |
| lump in left armpit | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: I'm sorry to bother you, but I would like to ask a question please. I have a soft lump in my left ... A: It is probably nothing, as you say. But the recommendations are to get all unexplained lumps checked ... | |
| White blood count | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I had my physical today and my Dr. who is wonderful and thorough casually mentioned my WBC was ... A: Your doctor probably said that you have leukopenia, the technical term for low blood count. Given ... | |
| precancer of the uterus | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I am 23 years old, I have been tested(pap)first the told me that I had precancer(stage 4) then 6 ... A: When was the first abnormal Pap? A Pap smear detects abnormalities in the cells of the cervix, but ... | |
| Elevated White Blood Cell COunt | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: I was in the hospital two weeks ago for fainting spell. Hospital says everything came back fine and ... A: Leah, What is important in the Pap result is the pathology. Most abnormal Pap smears wither find an ... | |
| lung cancer and blood clots | 9/6/2009 |
| Q: My husband was diagnose with lung cancer in late January.03 Sept, dinsinf 3 mm pulmonary nodule in ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your husband, that is terrible at such a young age. How is he doing ... | |
| High Gamma GT and low Platelet counts | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: Could you please tell me why my Gamma Gt is going up while the platelet count is going down, I have ... A: Peter, We are not allowed to comment on specific medical results, so I would ask your MD to ... | |
| Radiology Tech. | 8/23/2009 |
| Q: Dean, I'm planning on starting my new career in the medical field as a radiology tech. My only ... A: You are getting into a great field and you should have no second thoughts. It is true that in the ... | |
| Lump found | 8/20/2009 |
| Q: I and a 36 year old male. I have found one pea/grape sized lump in each armpit, right where the arm ... A: Matthew, These are probably swollen lymph glands. Do you have a fever, recently had a cold or flu, ... | |
| ovarian/womb cancer | 8/18/2009 |
| Q: is doing ultra sound of kidneys and internal ultra sound normal procedure for a external pelvic ... A: Ovarian and kidney cysts and fibroids and endometriosis are quite common in women your age, so they ... | |
| new diagnosis | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: My brother in law was just told today that he has bladder cancer. Do not have many details. What ... A: I am sorry to hear about your brother-in-law You can start by reading information here: ... | |
| Late effects of throat cancer treatment | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: Last July my uncle (age 63) was diagnosed with throat cancer. The treatment was successfully ... A: This could be an effect of the radiation treatment. Did he receive chemo as well? Or it is possible ... | |
| Retinoblastoma | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know about retinoblastoma; what type of eye cancer it is found in small kids. what ... A: Mona, It is basically equal around the world, with about 3 cases/million children under 14 each ... | |
| Retinoblastoma | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know about retinoblastoma; what type of eye cancer it is found in small kids. what ... A: I have considerable interest in this cancer. Retinoblastoma is found in children from birth to ... | |
| enlarged Mesenteric Lymph Nodes, enlarged spleen, extremely low iron level | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: My daughter age 33 has been sent to a hematologist after being seen there by a surgeon. The surgeon ... A: At this site we are not supposed to advise on individual cases. But I will try to give as much ... | |
| Liver Cancer | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: My mother, aged 57 underwent CT guided Biopsy as she had pain in her stomach, mainly close to Liver. ... A: I am sorry to hear about your mother. They are saying that she has a cancer that appears to have ... | |
| nasophygeal cancer | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: My father has small mass is noted at the area of the nasopharynx on the right side, the lesion ... A: I am sorry to hear about your father. I am not sure what your question is, but I assume you want to ... | |
| PFOAs | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I hope this question isn't from left field. I've been reading about PFOAs being released from ... A: No this is not a bad question. It is true that the chemicals used to make teflon are potential ... | |
| Oncologist | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: Michael, you said that you knew some of the best Oncologist in the field. Any references within the ... A: I am sorry to hear about your wife. I don't know many oncologists in the Kansas City area. What ... | |
| brain cancer | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: My husband was a marine painter and was diagnosed with a level 4 astrocytoma one and one half years ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your husband. Unfortunately brain tumors are not uncommon in adults, ... | |
| hi | 7/18/2009 |
| Q: the doctor said to me that they didnt know what it was at first the he said it was one of fibrous ... A: Fibrous dysplasia is a rare and poorly understood growth on bones. It is not known what causes it ... | |
| hi | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: hi my name is katie and i had a lump of bone took out of my head in december and it has came back ... A: In general inflammation is a swelling caused by some activation of the immune system. It could be ... | |
| father | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: My dad is 86 years old and has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer. A large tumor was found the ... A: I am sorry about your father. Being a caregiver is very hard. Here are some general resources that ... | |
| Cancer | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: i wasn´t going to give him suplements just changing his diet, wtih planty of fruit, vegetables (not ... A: I am sorry to hear about your father. What kind of cancer is it? Giving your father noutritious ... | |
| Familial lung cancer?? | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I have written you before regarding this subject. To give you some back story, my mother was a ... A: Cori, The influence of genes on lung cancer is very low compared to smoking. So yes your mothers ... | |
| Familial lung cancer?? | 6/11/2009 |
| Q: I have written you before regarding this subject. To give you some back story, my mother was a ... A: Yes they did find a somewhat higher risk of family history in the non-smokers that the smokers. But ... | |
| Familial lung cancer?? | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I have written you before regarding this subject. To give you some back story, my mother was a ... A: This is an interesting study. They are saying that a family history, increases your risk of lung ... | |
| Dad..cancer | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: My dad has advanced prostate cancer that has metastisized to the bones. His PSA is 648 and his bone ... A: I am sorry to hear about your father. Unfortunately metastatic prostate cancer is often a horrible ... | |
| Possibility of cancer | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I have recently been to my primary care doctor with complaints of extreme joint pain and fatigue. ... A: I think it is extremely unlikely that you have cancer. I don't see any references to RA factor ... | |
| Should I see a doctor about a "blood blister"? | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I found a small (<4 mm) purplish circle on the bottom of my foot about a week ago. It's not ... A: It is good to be aware of what is happening to your skin. My uncle died of melanoma, ans it is ... | |
| Mole on webbing of toes | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I went to the dermatologist for a routine skin check this week and she biopsied two irregular moles. ... A: I am surprised they did not explain this to you. Moles can develop into melanoma, a cancer. Melanoma ... | |
| spinal fluid cancer | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: My mother who is 61, and was in good health, was diagnosed with lung cancer 1 year 9 months ago. ... A: I am sorry that you had a bad experience with her oncologist. Non-small cell is the most common, so ... | |
| Radiation | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: Do cell phones really affect your health? I hear that it causes cancer. Are there any other health ... A: There is no clear evidence for cell phone use causing cancer or other health problems (except for ... | |
| spinal fluid cancer | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: My mother who is 61, and was in good health, was diagnosed with lung cancer 1 year 9 months ago. ... A: I am sorry to hear about your mother. Unfortunately it is common for lung cancer to spread to the ... | |
| small cell lung cancer | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Dean, my father is 67 years old. He smoked for 40 years. Last 4 years he sopped smoking. He just ... A: I am sorry to hear about your father. Chemotherapy and radiation can be effective in lung cancer. ... | |
| brain cancer | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: my neice died a year ago from a gbm tumor 4 months later her father and my brother was diagnosed ... A: Yes I am afraid that the treatment for most brain tumors has not advanced very far. That is amazing ... | |
| brain cancer | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: my neice died a year ago from a gbm tumor 4 months later her father and my brother was diagnosed ... A: I am sorry to hear about the cancer and MS in your family. There are several reported cases of brain ... | |
| Lung Cancer genetics | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: My mother was 48 when she died of lung cancer. She had an adenocarcinoma. She had smoked since she ... A: I have never seen this 10 year idea. As far as i know this is not true. We have many breast cancer ... | |
| Lung Cancer genetics | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: My mother was 48 when she died of lung cancer. She had an adenocarcinoma. She had smoked since she ... A: Yes I still work for the NCI. I am not an oncologist, so I try to restrict what I say to what I ... | |
| Cancer diet | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: I am a student and about to write a research paper on cancer and lifestyle.I would be very glad if ... A: It is clear that a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables and little fat or read meat is ... | |
| Lung Cancer genetics | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: My mother was 48 when she died of lung cancer. She had an adenocarcinoma. She had smoked since she ... A: I am sorry about your mother, lung cancer is a terrible disease, and yes that is too young. But, ... | |
| heptocelluar carcinoma | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: My father has recently had a CT scan of his abd/pelvis d/t a palpable liver, palpable mass on his ... A: I am sorry to hear about your father. You are right, nearly all HCC is associated with hepatitis B ... | |
| Small Spot/Mole on Foot | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: A tiny brown spot appeared on the bottom of my foot about 3 months ago. It is under the size of a ... A: Jessica, It is good that you are watching your skin. Nearly all melanoma is curable, if found ... | |
| cancer | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: Mr. Dean, how many different types of cancers are there? What are they? From, Annie A: There are many types of cancer: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, ... | |
| cancer | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: Recently I was having an odor under my breast like spoil milk so I really did not think much of it ... A: This seems very unlikely to be cancer. It could be the result of exposure to a chemical. Are you ... | |
| Edema and pleural effusion | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: We are trying to get more information about how to provide nutrition and complementary care for a ... A: I am sorry to hear about your family member with pancreatic cancer. THis is standard care for ... | |
| adenocarcinoma mets or cholangiocarcinoma | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: My question is regarding phd of liver biopsy. Immunohistological staining showed presence of CK7 ... A: I am not a pathologist or oncologist, so I can be of limited help. As you perhaps know many tumors ... | |
| cancer questions | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I have several questions about lung cancer and breast cancer risks. I was exposed to secondhand ... A: In non-smokers, the effect of birth control pills is minimum. The gene tests can be applied to ... | |
| cancer questions | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: I have several questions about lung cancer and breast cancer risks. I was exposed to secondhand ... A: In short yes. Family history of breast cancer does not increase risk of lung cancer, that we know ... | |
| Pancreatic Cancer | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: I dont'know if I am in the right place. My brother in law is 32 and just diagnosed with pancreatic ... A: I am sorry to hear about your brother in law. He is way too young to be sick. The CA19-9 test is ... | |
| SPN - lung nodule | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: Dr., I am 44 yo female and had a CT scan to look at my kidneys. In the CT scan they "caught a part ... A: These lesions are quite common and given your age and minor smoking history it is unlikely to be of ... | |
| DECT 6.0 | 2/10/2009 |
| Q: I wanted to ask about concerns I had with regards to radiation and these new DECT 6.0 cordless ... A: Dave, Basically I think you should not worry. While there is still research being done on cell ... | |
| Lipomas | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I am a 49 year old female who had cervical cancer at 25 and thyroid cancer at 43 with total removal. ... A: I am sorry to hear about all these problems. Lipomas are virtually always benign and should not ... | |
| Julie from Everett WA | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Oncology-General-Cancer-978/2008/10/unexpected-rapid-weight-loss-2.htm ... A: I am sorry to hear about Barry's weight loss. I never heard back from Julie, so I don't know ... | |
| 3MM lung nodule found on CT scan | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: Am a healthy 44 year female. Was a social smoker between the ages of 20-30 ( 5-10 cigarettes out ... A: I understand your anxiety but the vast majority of lung nodules are benign. I am not an oncologist ... | |
| cancer stage 3b | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I thank you in advance for your time and effort in amsweing my question and reading my story. 2 ... A: I am sorry to hear about these cases. It is actually fairly common for cancer of a number of types, ... | |
| severely agressive Desmioid tumours | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I am a female of 30 years old, at 13 I developed desmoid tumors in the upper part of my left leg. ... A: This comes from Wiki A desmoid tumor (sometimes referred to as aggressive fibromatosis) is a rare ... | |
| malignant spindled melanoma | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: My mother is diagnosed with malignant spindled melanoma. stage 3, level 5 on the clark scale as it ... A: I am sorry to hear about your mother. My uncle died of melanoma, so I understand your concern. ... | |
| Hereditary risk for cancer | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: My father passed away from cancer in 1999. By the time the cancer was found, it had metastasized ... A: You are welcome. I would start with the oncologist that your brother saw, if that is possible, and ... | |
| Hereditary risk for cancer | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: My father passed away from cancer in 1999. By the time the cancer was found, it had metastasized ... A: I understand your concern. It may be possible to have your father's tumor examined,if there is ... | |
| ct scan results | 11/29/2008 |
| Q: I have had swollen lymph nodes below my right ear and in the back of my head at the base where it ... A: Nichole, I would definitely see a specialist in autoimmune disorders to start with since your ... | |
| cysticphybrosis | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: what is this? A: Janice, I assume you mean Cystic Fibrosis. This is a genetic disease that affects the tissues that ... | |
| Thinking about getting tested for BRCA | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm thinking about going to see a genetic counselor and getting tested for BRCA. My family is ... A: Based on what you told me yes I think it is worth talking to a genetic counselor. Was the ... | |
| Lots of cancer in the family | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I am a woman in my early 30's who is very concerned about my family history of cancer. My family, ... A: You are doing the right things by being informed and taking proper prevention measures for your ... | |
| Link Between Polyunsaturated Fat Intake & Cancer? | 11/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a question regarding polyunsaurated fatty acid intake & the cancer. I have read recently in ... A: A very good question. The short answer is that scientific studies do not support polyunsaturated ... | |
| Protein C in blood is high? | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I was just informed that protein C in my blood is high 164 when 116 is the normal. I got pregnant at ... A: Do you mean C-reactive protein? If so this is a marker for infection or inflammation. If it is high ... | |
| gastric cancer with stem cell research | 11/8/2008 |
| Q: My mother was diagnosed with gastric cancer last year and she had her stomach removed and the small ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your mother. My mother-in-law died of stomach cancer, so sympathize. ... | |
| chemo necessary? | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: I had bilateral Mastectomy a year ago due to ductal incarcinoma in one breast. It was very small and ... A: I am sorry to hear about your cancer and the loss of your mother. Typically IDC is followed up be ... | |
| genetic testing for ovarian cancer | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I'm 15, and my grandmother just finished her chemo for ovarian cancer about 2 months ago. Her sister ... A: That makes it a little more complicated. For a complete analysis and advice you should see a genetic ... | |
| genetic testing for ovarian cancer | 11/3/2008 |
| Q: I'm 15, and my grandmother just finished her chemo for ovarian cancer about 2 months ago. Her sister ... A: Is your family Jewish? I ask because there are several mutations in the BRCA1 and 2 genes that are ... | |
| unexpected rapid weight loss | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: My Fiance is 27 years old. In the past few months he has lost over 40 lbs. We have been to the ... A: Julie, The CT, MRI and ultrasound are all imaging methods similar to an X-ray. They are performed ... | |
| unexpected rapid weight loss | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: My Fiance is 27 years old. In the past few months he has lost over 40 lbs. We have been to the ... A: I wonder why they suspect pancreatic cancer. Have they done a CT scan, ultrasound or MRI of the ... | |
| unexpected rapid weight loss | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: My Fiance is 27 years old. In the past few months he has lost over 40 lbs. We have been to the ... A: This certainly is concerning. Such a large weight loss is almost always caused by some psychiatric ... | |
| Possible Danger of Car Insulation | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: My car (a 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle) has had some spongey material coming out of the air ... A: Extensive studies have shown that fibreglass is not a carcinogen. Fibreglass: The epidemiological ... | |
| colonoscrophy | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I am a 31-year-old female. My father died of colon cancer in June of this year. I heard that ... A: You are right to be proactive. Your physician has it partially right. Here is an article on the ... | |
| Colon Cancer | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: Grandma of 91 years was just diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. Doctors remove as much of the ... A: I am sorry to hear about you grandma. Cancer survival is typically measured in rates of people ... | |
| how it works | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: Dean, If this question is too wide open, feel free to ignore it. In its broadest sense, is death ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your dad. Death from cancer can from many causes. Blood cancers can ... | |
| NON-SMALL CELL LUNG CANCER | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: My mother had 3 chest x'rays that showed right elevated hemidiaphragn, should a CT be performed? A: This finding is a fairly common finding, and does not necessarily indicate a problem. It can be ... | |
| colon cancer screening | 10/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm 52 and my dad and sister died at a young age from colon cancer. I don't have regular medical ... A: Yes the sigmo will only pick up tumors in the lower colon. I am actually having a routine ... | |
| colon cancer screening | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: I'm 52 and my dad and sister died at a young age from colon cancer. I don't have regular medical ... A: Given your family history you should definitely not ignore this. You can get a sigmoidoscopy without ... | |
| pet scans & heart disease | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: I have heart disease for 40+ years and about a year ago I had lung cancer. they took 1/3 of my ... A: Finley, I am sorry to hear about your problems. The bone scan can tell if the cancer has spread, ... | |
| lung shadow | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: my husband has had continuous lung infections for nearly a year he gets anti biotics which seem to ... A: Pneumonia can be very hard to treat. They can be caused by a number of bacteria and viruses, and ... | |
| Malignant Melanoma (metastasis occuring) | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: My nephew (21 yrs old)was diagnosed with malignant melanoma (3rd degree) on May 2006 after a mole ... A: I am sorry to hear this. My uncle died of melanoma. Here is a link to trials for melanoma: ... | |
| cancer and genetics | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in learning more about genetics and cancer. I'm wondering if you have good book ... A: Here is an NCI site with info: ... | |
| Bloodwork | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: MY SISTER WAS DIAGNOSED AND TREATED FOR BREAST CANCER A YEAR AGO, AFTER THINKING SHE WAS CANCER FREE ... A: I am sorry to hear about your sister, and it is very hard to be far away and not know what is going ... | |
| Kidney cancer | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: My father has been diagnosed with kidney cancer that has spread to the lungs and the bone ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your father. I am not an expert on pain, but it is a common symptom ... | |
| Lung Cancer Treatment Has Become Painful | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: My father was recently diagnosed with lung cancer (in 1/3/08). He started chemotherapy in March. ... A: I am sorry to hear about your father's disease. Do you know what kind of lung cancer he has? What ... | |
| pancreatic cancer | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: My mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer early this year. Two weeks later, she got almost all ... A: Smoking is actually a major risk factor for pancreatic cancer, and can cause gastritis as well. The ... | |
| pancreatic cancer | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: My mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer early this year. Two weeks later, she got almost all ... A: Those tests all indicate that there is no single large tumor that has recurred (good news!). I am ... | |
| pancreatic cancer | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: My mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer early this year. Two weeks later, she got almost all ... A: It is not certain that this is the cancer recurring. Conditions such as gallstones, cirrhosis, ... | |
| health | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: when i eat a big meal i feel full after eating my dinner and bloated and have to burp to get rid of ... A: At 24 you are at very low risk for ovarian cancer, unless there is a very big history of this and/or ... | |
| bloating and feeling full after meals do you know why? | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: when i eat a big meal i feel full after eating my dinner and bloated and have to burp to get rid of ... A: Leanne, Antacids should not give you diarrhea. Try eating smaller meals, and avoid caffeine, ... | |
| Lump in Neck | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I recently (about six weeks ago) found a tiny lump just above my right clavicle.... My GP said it ... A: Any unexplained lump in the neck should be examined so you are doing the right thing. Most lymph ... | |
| Meningiomas metastisized to lungs | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: My husband, age almost 80, had a large meningioma removed in 2001 (Univ. of Michigan Hosp.) but with ... A: I am sorry to hear about your husband. Vanderbilt is certainly an excellent hospital and I am sure ... | |
| CA 19-9 | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: My father is suffering from CA, tumor is on head of pancreas. he had undergone through whipple ... A: I am sorry to hear about your fathers condition. The CA 19-9 test measures a protein found on some ... | |
| my lymphs are high? | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: in my blood test it said my lymphs are high what does this mean and is anything to do with cancer? A: The lymphocyte measure counts the number of T-cells, B-cells, and natural killer (NK) cells in your ... | |
| Lump in neck | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1/2 inch lump in the left side of the neck about 1 inch below the ear and about even with ... A: I think it is very unlikely to be cancer. A cyst is the most likely cause. But you should get it ... | |
| Gastric cancer survival rate | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: My Brother(33years) had a Stomach cancer(H.Pylori) and 3 weeks back he got surgery and 85% of the ... A: I am sorry to hear about your brother. That is very young to get this disease. I am not a nutrition ... | |
| armpit swelling and arm/shoulder pain | 7/14/2008 |
| Q: For almost 6 months I've been seeing the doctor about painful 'burning'sensations in my shoulder ... A: I don't think you should be scared. Cancer rarely is accompanied by pain. That being said, any lump ... | |
| loss of appetite | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: and thankyou for taking time to answer my question, any help is very appreciated! I am not ... A: The best site I know on this topic is from the American Cancer Society: ... | |
| How Risky is Fasting Before Chemo? | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: New research seems to show fasting 48 hours before Chemo might protect healthy cells. We(my loved ... A: David, You are definitely doing the right thing by being supportive and getting all the information ... | |
| How Risky is Fasting Before Chemo? | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: New research seems to show fasting 48 hours before Chemo might protect healthy cells. We(my loved ... A: These studies were done in yeast and in tumor cells in culture or in mice. So we really don't know ... | |
| mesothelima | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: My mom is 84 and just diagnoised with mesothelmia. She had a large portion of her small intestine ... A: I am sorry to hear about your mother. Being a caregiver can be extremely difficult. I hope that you ... | |
| Shadow in the top right lung | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: recovering from cervical cancer, 2 years past february. I have pains in my top part of my right lung ... A: These shadows can be caused by many conditions and so you should try not to worry until you get the ... | |
| Not Really Sure | 5/28/2008 |
| Q: I am 45 male, My mother passed away from gall bladder carcinoma in 2002. I had my gall bladder ... A: This forum prevents us from giving specific medical advice. Your doctor should be explaining this ... | |
| My man's swollen lymph node | 5/23/2008 |
| Q: MY MAN HAS HAD A SWOLLEN LYMPH NODE 2 YEARS AGO AND HE WENT TO THE EMERGENCY CENTER AND THEY TOOK ... A: It does not sound like cancer. Swollen painful lymph nodes are almost always associated with an ... | |
| Stage IV Lung Cancer | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: My husband was diagnosed with lung cancer in April, which had metastases to his brain. He is ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your husband's cancer. While it is impossible to predict the prognosis ... | |
| TB | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: Why TB is the leading killer of all infections today? A: Actually TB is the 4th leading killer among infectious diseases, after respiratory disease, HIV, and ... | |
| stage 4a cancer | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: My Uncle is just going to start chemo & radiation for stage 4a cancer. This started as cancer of the ... A: I am afraid that the side effects of the radiation are likely to be fairly severe. They need to give ... | |
| stage 4a cancer | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: My Uncle is just going to start chemo & radiation for stage 4a cancer. This started as cancer of the ... A: I am sorry to hear about your uncle. Here is a description of the stage for oral cancer: Stage IV ... | |
| sacoma cancer | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: i have sarcoma tissue cancer what should i know about it? A: I am sorry to hear about this. How old are you? I ask because there are adult and childhood forms. ... | |
| large cell lung cancer | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: my mother was just told she has a 14cm tumor on her right lung they only did a chest x-ray and are ... A: A benign lung lesion would not be fatal, and typically could only cause problems if it obstructs the ... | |
| bowel cancer | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: Do you think its too late to operate on him? Do you recommend chemo or RFA? Do you think he has long ... A: I am sorry to hear about your father in law. I am not an oncologist, so I can't give any specific ... | |
| Cancer& Metabolism | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: My grandfather passed away from cancer. We had learned about metabolic rates in our biochemistry ... A: I am sorry to hear about your grandfather. I have has 4 family members die of the disease. Yes it ... | |
| Lymphoma and Myeloma | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: it's Mike again. I checked out the websites you sent me and they are very beneficial to me so far. I ... A: Lymphoma and melanoma are different types of cancer. Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin ... | |
| lung cancer | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: we have been to 2 specialists and they only reccommend chemo to improve his quality of life. do you ... A: I am sorry to hear about your father in law. Did they do a biopsy and provide a pathology report? ... | |
| Uterine mass | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: Today an ultrasound found a mass within my mothers uterus. Her bio: 65 years old, type 2 diabetic, ... A: I am sorry to hear about you mothers problem. It is hard to say much without more information on ... | |
| Colon Cancer | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: My mother was diagnosed with stage 4 (which i'm reading could be stage 3 because it hasn't spread to ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your mother. I understand you wanting to help her make the best ... | |
| Basic Information | 4/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm currently a sophomore in high school and I am almost positive that I want to become an ... A: That is great that you are passionate about this. I would recommend trying to volunteer at a ... | |
| Thyroid | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: Concerned here, Had an Ultra Sound it said I have a 2.5cm Mass on the right lobe and a 1cm mass on ... A: I understand your concern. I am not an oncologist, but from what I have read the majority of these ... | |
| Cancer on the Uterus | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: I have a co-worker who was diagnosed with Colon Cancer last year, had surgery and chemo and ... A: That is great that you are so concerned with your friend. It is very common to use radiation and/or ... | |
| cough | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 40 year male in good health. however, i have had a slight cough for the last year or so. I ... A: As you are a non-smoker, and if you have not had exposure to asbestos, your risk of lung cancer is ... | |
| Stage 4 cancer | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: A very dear friend of ours was just diagnosed with state 4 cancer of the spine, lung and organs. He ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your friend. Unfortunately many cancers of internal organs do not ... | |
| multiple cancers | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: My mother has survived four different kinds of cancer: breast, eye melanoma (very rare), colon, and ... A: I am sorry to hear about the multiple cancers that your mother has had. Believe it or not it is not ... | |
| colon cancer spread to omentum | 2/15/2008 |
| Q: diagnosed by colon cancer and during surgery they found it has gon to omentum. no sign on my liver ... A: I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. You can find the best information on colon cancer here: ... | |
| pancreatic cancer | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: Since Sept I started losing a lot of weight even though I didn't change eating habits. I went to ... A: I am sorry to hear about you problem. I would wait for the results of that CAT scan. That should be ... | |
| Lung cancer risk | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: Dean. I am a former medium to heavy smoker who quit eight years ago. I'm a 46 year old female. My ... A: That is great that you quit. It is the best thing you can do for your health. I am sorry to hear ... | |
| oncology | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I am trying to find information about a group of oncologists, all of whom were (I think) also ... A: I am sorry I don't know about this group. It is very unlikely that any such group would actually ... | |
| "borderline" ovarian CA and chemo | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I have a patient with the above, who after 2 years has rising C25s. Carbotaxol (sp?) has been ... A: To be honest I had never heard of borderline ovarian CA, but there is a good article here: ... | |
| Fiberglass and cancer | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: I was hoping maybe you could help me with this..My husband just installed a new dishwasher today. ... A: The only potential danger of fiberglass is in those installing it. They should follow the industry's ... | |
| Pancreatic cancer | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: My 91 year-old father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 8 months ago. He had surgery in June, and ... A: Yes this is hard. The new patient privacy rules make it hard for doctors to provide any information ... | |
| Pancreatic cancer | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: My 91 year-old father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer 8 months ago. He had surgery in June, and ... A: I am sorry to hear about all of these problems. I agree this all sounds unusual, but not being an ... | |
| chest xray results | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: I am a 31 yr old female who smoked for 12 years. I recently quit smoking. I had a routine dr appt ... A: I understand your concern. As yes it could be nothing. Usually these "shadows" turn out to be an ... | |
| Malenoma | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: My dad just found out he has Malenoma. The tumor has been removed on his upper thigh and has told ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your dad. I understand your concern. My uncle died of melanoma and ... | |
| Hi | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: what stages are there in cancer, for terminal patient? and i dont mean the typical 4 stages, i mean ... A: Sure. The pain is typically caused by the tumor pressing on other organs, or invading the spinal ... | |
| Hi | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: what stages are there in cancer, for terminal patient? and i dont mean the typical 4 stages, i mean ... A: I am sorry to hear that someone you know has cancer. The progress of cancer varies greatly ... | |
| Lung Cancer | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: I quit 8 years ago. About 3 months ago I began to have a tickle in my throat and the need to clear ... A: Since you have had the chest Xray and the bone scan recently I very much doubt that you have lung ... | |
| Stage IV lung cancer | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: My 70 year old mother has been recently diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer and has 4 lesions on her ... A: I am sorry to hear about our mother. While it is unlikely that she can be cured, she definitely has ... | |
| stomach problems | 12/31/2007 |
| Q: I'm a 56 year old male. About 3 months ago I had a terrible stomach ache which I thought was the ... A: I am sorry to hear about your problems and certainly understand your frustration. I am not an MD and ... | |
| Bevacizumab (avastin) | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: i'm a medical student doing an intercalated degree in pharmacology and I need some help with my ... A: I am glad to hear of your studies. The answer is rather complicated, and these are early days in ... | |
| Extra Testicles | 12/28/2007 |
| Q: I have a question. My boyfriend has 3 testicles and a 4th one forming. I know that sounds funny, ... A: I can certainly understand why he is concerned. There are some cases in the literature and the ... | |
| Hair dyes and cancer | 12/19/2007 |
| Q: Don't know if i'm asking the right person but here goes. Do you know the reason that cancer patients ... A: I don't see why not. Again I would suggest the mildest products available. I just learned today ... | |
| Hair dyes and cancer | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: Don't know if i'm asking the right person but here goes. Do you know the reason that cancer patients ... A: I am not a great person to answer this, but I do have some information. There have been many studies ... | |
| mom has neck cancer stage 4 | 12/13/2007 |
| Q: just wondering how long my mom may have to live she already had neck dissection she is still ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your mothers cancer. Having had several relatives die of cancer, I ... | |
| chewing tobacco | 12/11/2007 |
| Q: if i drink a cup of green tea every time i dip, will it help prevent cancer and the little hairs ... A: I am afraid that apart from quitting there is not much to reduce your risk. If you are truly worried ... | |
| cause of colon cancer | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: "In May 2003, my husband was diagnosed with colon cancer, had a resection and 6 months of chemo. In ... A: CEA levels can go up during treatment probably because there are cancer cells dying. As far as I ... | |
| cause of colon cancer | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: "In May 2003, my husband was diagnosed with colon cancer, had a resection and 6 months of chemo. ... A: I am sorry to hear about the troubles that you and your husband are having. Colon cancer is ... | |
| Throat Cancer | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I am 13 years old and i am healthy and im at a good weight but i have a slight case of asthma. I ... A: I am glad to help. It takes may years of smoking to cause lung or throat cancer, and it virtually ... | |
| fathers lung cancer spread to throat | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: My father was diagnosed with lung cancer in December 2006. He went through chemo and then had ... A: I am sorry to hear about your fathers condition. There are a number of possibilities. Lung cancer ... | |
| lung Cancer? | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: I have some concerns about lung cancer. I have a history of it in the family from my father to my ... A: I understand your anxiety but the vast majority of lung nodules are benign. The chances of this ... | |
| recurrent cancer? | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: My 81 year-old mother is a lung CA and breast CA survivor--both about 8 years ago, with RLL ... A: I am sorry to hear about all of your mom's troubles. I am not an oncologist, but I don't think it is ... | |
| lymp nodes | 11/1/2007 |
| Q: also swollen nodes on the back of his neck. they have done a ct scan, also he has nodes in his chest ... A: I am sorry to hear about your dad. I am not a physician, but I think there must be more to the ... | |
| poorly dicifered squamous cell carcinoma with nercrosis | 10/29/2007 |
| Q: I am in desperate need of some honest and up front information. My husband had a lump show up rather ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your husband's cancer. This does sound like an unusual case. Where is ... | |
| stage IV colon cancer | 10/22/2007 |
| Q: I am a 54 year old woman who was diagnosed with colon cancer June 1, 2007. I had surgery and they ... A: I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Some colon cancers that have spread to the liver can be ... | |
| Cancer detection | 10/17/2007 |
| Q: My dad who is 72 years old has had a lot of upset stomach and vommiting about once every 3 weeks for ... A: I am sorry to hear about your dad's problems. I have 2 aging parents, so I know how it feels. This ... | |
| Adenocarcinomas - Please tell me more about this lung cancer type | 10/15/2007 |
| Q: Dean, I am curious about the lung cancer Adenocarcinomas. I do understand this is a type of lung ... A: I am very sorry to hear about our sister. Unfortunately lung cancer incidence is increasing in ... | |
| Help please | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: My question is about Emphysema. What is the causes of emphysema and most importantly what is the ... A: Emphysema is one of a group of lung diseases now know as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... | |
| my husband | 10/3/2007 |
| Q: i talk to u a couple week ago my husband colon cancer is neuroendocrine circimoma has spread to ... A: I am not sure what sort of help you are asking for. If your husband is at a cancer center and will ... | |
| my husband | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: i talk to u a couple week ago my husband colon cancer is neuroendocrine circimoma has spread to ... A: I am sorry to hear that your husband's cancer has spread. There are many kinds of neuroendocrine ... | |
| Possible cancer in aged 22 female? | 9/22/2007 |
| Q: For nearly two years I have been experiencing chest pains and tightness on and off -- sometimes it ... A: I am sorry to hear about all your troubles, especially at your young age. Internal cancers at age ... | |
| 18 yr old daughter..neuroendocrine carcinoma | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: You posted a follow up on June 18/07 to a previous question I had asked on the forum. I just ... A: I am sorry to hear about your daughter. I could not find that I answered your original post. Could ... | |
| Symptoms | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: Can you please tell me how long a malignant tumor can grow in the body before recognizable symptoms ... A: It depends very much on the kind of tumor and where it is. Skin tumors are recognizable very early. ... | |
| hash-cancer | 8/28/2007 |
| Q: if i had the most comman cancer would i find a cure for it. how can find out whether your diagonosed ... A: I am not sure I understand your questions, but I will try. The most common cancer is a skin cancer ... | |
| cervical cancer | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: In Australia, the gov is pushing this cervical cancer vaccine for free. Wat exactly is cervical ... A: Great question. Cervical cancer is a tumor of the cervix, the structure at the opening of the ... | |
| CLL Leukemia | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: My 60 year old husband was diagnosed with CLL 2 years ago. Every 3 months, the doctors do a blood ... A: I am sorry to hear about your husband's condition. I am not sure, but I believe the test is a CBC ... | |
| itching as related to bile duct& secondary liver | 8/18/2007 |
| Q: My father is suffering each day from constant itching. As his cancer worsens so does his itching. ... A: I am sorry to hear about your father's condition. Itching is often found in cancer patients. Here ... | |
| cervical cancer | 8/17/2007 |
| Q: Which is the best solution to treat an in situ cervical carcinoma. I am 39 years old. Thank you. A: I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. We are not allowed to give individual treatment advice on ... | |
| Skin Cancer And Repitive Friction | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: I was told that skin cancer can be caused by repetitive friction on the skin. I had a habit of ... A: I know of no good evidence that friction can cause skin cancer. Some skin cancers do develop at the ... | |
| 2 pea sized lumps on collarbone | 8/5/2007 |
| Q: I'm 47 and recently went for a Pap and they said uterus was enlarged the size of 16 week pregnancy. ... A: The lumps are unlikely to be cancer, but you should have them examined. Some possible explanations ... | |
| possible lung cancer | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: I had a CT assisted biopsy on my lung yesterday.Moserable and painful experience. Never again. The ... A: I am sorry to hear about your problem and the painful treatment you had to go through. I would ... | |
| Lung Cancer | 7/23/2007 |
| Q: I asked you a question a few days ago concerning cancer which you answered promptly. Thanks- Today I ... A: I am sorry to hear about all of your problems. There are a number of fungal infections in the lung ... | |
| Lung Cancer | 7/22/2007 |
| Q: I took a ct coronary scan for heart and they detected a mass in my lung. 2cm. I then took a PET ... A: This could certainly be a benign lesion or something other than cancer. Are you a smoker of ... | |
| help | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a black circle under my lip, and in the corner of my mouth the skin cracked open. I am not ... A: This does not sound like oral herpes from your description. Here are the symptoms: Warning symptoms ... | |
| Itching and Cancer | 7/10/2007 |
| Q: I have been itching like mad, all over and have become terrified I have cancer, since when I look ... A: Debbie, Sorry for the delay. I answered this earlier, but I guess it did not get saved. Itching is ... | |
| Lump on my right testis | 7/9/2007 |
| Q: I have a lump smaller than a pea on my right testis, i am 14. It moves with the testis but is on the ... A: Scott, It's good that you have checked. Most lumps turn out to be nothing to worry about, but any ... | |
| fecal occult test..scared | 6/29/2007 |
| Q: i saw black in my stool and the doctor ran a fecal occult test. she did two slides and neither ... A: 1. oh i see. what conditions cause colon cancer to occur in my age group? nobody had it except my ... | |
| fecal occult test..scared | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: i saw black in my stool and the doctor ran a fecal occult test. she did two slides and neither ... A: Sorry to be unclear. A great grandfather with colon cancer does count as a family history but he is ... | |
| fecal occult test..scared | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: i saw black in my stool and the doctor ran a fecal occult test. she did two slides and neither ... A: Just one distant relative with colon cancer is not a strong family history. You would probably be ... | |
| cancer | 6/27/2007 |
| Q: My husband has lose weight about 16lb in 6 weeks there seems to be no reason for it he say's he ... A: Sudden weight loss without a drop in appetite is certainly reason to seek medical attention. How ... | |
| fecal occult test..scared | 6/26/2007 |
| Q: i saw black in my stool and the doctor ran a fecal occult test. she did two slides and neither ... A: Unless you have a family history of colon cancer or a genetic condition like familial polyposis, you ... | |
| Cancer risk increasing with age | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: What makes our risk of cancer increase with age? Why are there relatively so few cases of cancer in ... A: Great question! We don't know all the answers but a declining immune system is part of it. But the ... | |
| my mom 63 year ols has been diagonized AML M5 | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: My Mom Phoolmati Jain is 63 year old. She was diagonized AML a fortnight back. She is being treated ... A: The only thing I can suggest is to look into other regimens of antibiotics. This sounds like a ... | |
| my mom 63 year ols has been diagonized AML M5 | 6/16/2007 |
| Q: My Mom Phoolmati Jain is 63 year old. She was diagonized AML a fortnight back. She is being treated ... A: I am sorry to hear about your mother. AML is a disease that usually responds well to chemotherapy ... | |
| Breast Cancer | 6/14/2007 |
| Q: I'm 13 years old and was wondering if it was possible for me to have Breast cancer. I have a lump on ... A: You are right, this is extremely unlikely to be cancer. Many girls your age get lumps, and most go ... | |
| hypoechoic nodules | 6/13/2007 |
| Q: my wife had a cystic nodule extracted from her left breast about 15 years ago. according to the ... A: Breast cysts are quite common, and having one makes it more likely to get more. But each one needs ... | |
| new research? | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: My Dad has stage iv melanoma with tumors pretty much everywhere in his body. He's been through ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your father. My uncle died of melanoma, so I know what a terrible ... | |
| throat and neck cancer | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: I want to know the symptoms of throat and neck cancer? A: Qasim, Here is information from the National Cancer Institute: ... | |
| precancerous cells of the uterus | 5/12/2007 |
| Q: I have had several pap smears and biopsies done since i got a std about 3 yrs ago and now my pap ... A: It is very common for low grade lesions to be detected on pap smears. Fortunately most go away ... | |
| skin cancer | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: What is melanoma skin caner, how do you get it, and how serious is the disease? in the US who is at ... A: Samantha, Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, so it is a very serious disease. There are ... | |
| help help help i am going crazy | 4/29/2007 |
| Q: It will be 4 months in Aug for 5 years for breast cancer.. I have been having considerable hair loss ... A: I am sorry to hear that you are having such difficult side effects. I am not an oncologist, so my ... | |
| stage 4 lung cancer metastized | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: My dad has been diagnosed with the above, the cancer is in his lymphnodes, adrenal glands, shoulder ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your father's reoccurrence. I am not an oncologist, but I do know that ... | |
| cancer | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: I have bile reflux does this mean I will get I can't spell the name escphosecal cancer in future ... A: Rachael, I am not sure how often you should get the upper GI done. People with bile reflux are ... | |
| cancer | 4/13/2007 |
| Q: I have bile reflux does this mean I will get I can't spell the name escphosecal cancer in future A: The short answer is no. But bile reflux is a risk factor for Esophageal cancer, and this is a very ... | |
| melenoma & lung cancer | 4/8/2007 |
| Q: Im not even sure if im asking the correct person or how to do this but im going to give it a go! My ... A: I am very sorry to hear about your grandfather. My uncle died of melanoma, so I know how terrible a ... | |
| pet scan for cancer | 4/7/2007 |
| Q: What is a pet scan for cancer what does it tell you A: PET stands for Positron Emission Tomography. It is a whole body scan that can be used to detect ... | |
| Lump on right upper arm | 4/6/2007 |
| Q: While having a massage today, the woman found a lump on the inside right arm. How worried should I ... A: Angie, I think the odds of this being cancer are small. Is the skin warm or inflamed at all, does ... | |
| help | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: how much dose a colposcopy cost. A: As you probably know, a colonoscopy is a procedure to examine the inside of the colon. This is the ... | |
| what is hypoechoic solid nodules | 3/26/2007 |
| Q: they just told me i have 2 hypoechoic solid nodules.they diagnostic it in my mammogram and i don't ... A: I am sorry to hear about your problem. I am sure you are very concerned. But I am glad that the ... | |
| what is hypoechoic solid nodules | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: they just told me i have 2 hypoechoic solid nodules.they diagnostic it in my mammogram and i don't ... A: I am sorry but I have no training in radiology. I would go back to your doctor to get a better ... | |
| Pulmonary nodules | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: I am a 28 year old female who has smoked about a pack a day for 13 years. Recently they found a 4mm ... A: I understand your concern, and your frustration at how long it takes to see a specialist. I think ... | |
| secondary bone cancer | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: Does the size of the original breast tumor, the stage of the cancer, or the involvement of lymph ... A: Tom, Yes all these can be factors. You are talking about metastasis, when cells from the original ... | |
| kidney cancer | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: I just had my right kidney removed. Yes it was cancer. Im 53 and in great shape. What should i be ... A: I don't know of any proven supplements to prevent kidney cancer recurrence. The most common known ... | |
Oncology (General Cancer)
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Can answer General information on the causes of cancer and cancer prevention. Information on current cancer research and breakthroughs. The genetics of cancer The risk of smoking for lung cancer and other cancers, as well as SIDS, heart disease, and vision loss. Cannot answer Specific medical questions
Experience
Cancer Researcher for over 20 years
Author of the book "Empty Cribs-The impact of smoking on child health" www.artsciencepub.com.
Author of over 200 scientific articles on cancer, genetics and human disease.
Multiple interviews in print, TV and radio media.
Organizations
American Association for Cancer Research
American Association of Human Genetics
Publications
Scientific journals (Science, Nature, NE Journal Medicine, etc.)
Scientific American, Discovery Medicine, Nature Reviews in Cancer
Education/Credentials
PhD. in Biochemistry from Boston University School of Medicine
Awards and Honors
Young Investigator award-American Association of Cancer Research
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