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About Michael Dean
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Expertise
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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Questions Answered By Expert  Michael Dean 
In Category  Oncology (General Cancer)

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pancreatic cancer9/3/2008
  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, ...
health8/23/2008
  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 Neck8/19/2008
  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 lungs8/17/2008
  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 19-98/12/2008
  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 neck7/30/2008
  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 rate7/25/2008
  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 pain7/14/2008
  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 appetite6/21/2008
  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 ...
mesothelima6/4/2008
  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 lung5/30/2008
  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 Sure5/28/2008
  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 node5/23/2008
  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 Cancer5/20/2008
  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 ...
TB5/13/2008
  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 cancer5/10/2008
  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 cancer5/9/2008
  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 cancer5/1/2008
  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 cancer4/28/2008
  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 cancer4/23/2008
  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& Metabolism4/23/2008
  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 Myeloma4/21/2008
  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 cancer4/17/2008
  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 mass4/14/2008
  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 Cancer4/13/2008
  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 Information4/10/2008
  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 ...
Thyroid4/7/2008
  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 Uterus4/2/2008
  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 ...
cough3/27/2008
  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 cancer3/27/2008
  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 cancers2/17/2008
  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 omentum2/15/2008
  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 cancer2/14/2008
  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 risk2/9/2008
  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 ...
oncology2/6/2008
  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 chemo1/31/2008
  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 cancer1/27/2008
  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 cancer1/25/2008
  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 cancer1/25/2008
  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 results1/23/2008
  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 ...
Malenoma1/17/2008
  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 ...
Hi1/12/2008
  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 ...
Hi1/10/2008
  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 Cancer1/8/2008
  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 cancer1/4/2008
  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 problems12/31/2007
  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 Testicles12/28/2007
  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 cancer12/19/2007
  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 cancer12/18/2007
  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 412/13/2007
  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 tobacco12/11/2007
  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 cancer11/19/2007
  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 cancer11/19/2007
  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 Cancer11/14/2007
  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 throat11/8/2007
  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 nodes11/1/2007
  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 nercrosis10/29/2007
  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 cancer10/22/2007
  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 detection10/17/2007
  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 type10/15/2007
  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 please10/10/2007
  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 husband10/3/2007
  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 husband10/1/2007
  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 carcinoma9/10/2007
  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 ...
Symptoms9/4/2007
  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-cancer8/28/2007
  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 cancer8/25/2007
  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 Leukemia8/22/2007
  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 liver8/18/2007
  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 cancer8/17/2007
  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 Friction8/9/2007
  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 collarbone8/5/2007
  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 cancer8/1/2007
  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 Cancer7/23/2007
  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 Cancer7/22/2007
  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 ...
help7/17/2007
  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 Cancer7/10/2007
  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 testis7/9/2007
  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..scared6/29/2007
  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..scared6/28/2007
  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..scared6/27/2007
  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 ...
cancer6/27/2007
  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..scared6/26/2007
  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 age6/25/2007
  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 M56/17/2007
  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 M56/16/2007
  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 Cancer6/14/2007
  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 nodules6/13/2007
  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 cancer5/31/2007
  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 uterus5/12/2007
  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 cancer5/7/2007
  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 crazy4/29/2007
  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 metastized4/18/2007
  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 ...
cancer4/13/2007
  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 ...
cancer4/13/2007
  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 cancer4/8/2007
  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 cancer4/7/2007
  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 arm4/6/2007
  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 ...
help4/5/2007
  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 nodules3/26/2007
  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 nodules3/23/2007
  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 nodules3/23/2007
  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 cancer3/22/2007
  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 cancer2/15/2007
  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 ...

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