Cancer

i was just wondering if anyone knew what symtoms they might cause.

2006-12-06 00:14:45 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am a survivor for 3 years, but it's still the first thing I think of when I wake up in the morning. Will it always be like this?

2006-12-06 00:04:00 · 2 answers · asked by Not so looney afterall 5

Ok so recently after a friend has been diagnosed with testicular cancer I decided to research cancer and its treatment options. However in all of my research have I not found any treatment that makes the most sense to me. What I think of cancer is that it is a disease and every disease can be treated, however cancer sneaks under your immune systems radar so to speak. Now what I am wondering is if there has been any research on trying to activate the immune system to attack Cancer cells as if they are foreign bodies within the human body? That alternative just seems to make so much more sense than killing off a persons immune system with chemo, cutting them open with surgery, or treating them with radiation. Granted I am not an MD but I would love to hear from one on this question.

Thanks again guys.

2006-12-06 00:03:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mom is 58 years old, she had colon cancer 8 years ago, she was clear for 7 years and in the last year has had a tumor form in her pelvis and spots on her lungs, both biopsied and results showed the same as her colon cancer. Yesterday she was diagnosed by x-ray of having stomache cancer, no biopsy yet to see if it is the same cancer, but assuming it is what is her chances of survival? She has lost 75 pounds in a year, 25 or more in the last 2 weeks while hospitalized. She has needed a blood transfusion, and went into renal failure 2 weeks ago. (she only has one kidney) She cannot eat solid foods, she will vomit, she has no appetite and is nautious all the time even with anti nausea meds. She is in extreme pain some days. The other night they maxed her out on narcotics, couldnt give her anymore without it being unsafe.
also she has had a colostomy bag for the past year because of the pelvic tumor.
so how bad does this sound and what is her treatment options and chances?

2006-12-05 23:17:33 · 6 answers · asked by horses4life 1

I came across a video clip at http://cancernewsnetwork.blogspot.com/2006/12/inflammatory-breast-cancer-ibc.html
which spoke in depth about inflammatory breast cancer. Is this disease really so dangerous?

2006-12-05 22:25:35 · 7 answers · asked by PRABHU A 2

2006-12-05 21:19:06 · 10 answers · asked by strange-artist 7

2006-12-05 20:37:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

The drugs I'm on are Carboplatin and Taxol, if that helps anyone.

2006-12-05 20:11:37 · 7 answers · asked by Mindfulgrrl 2

My mother was diagnosed with having cervical cancer, she recently had surgery 2 months ago. The doctors are planning on an ?external? radiation for 6 weeks and then to start chemo for 6-8 months. At first she agreed but now shes getting second thoughts. Shes been talking to people and theysay to go in the direction of herbal medicine. MY QUESTION IS: What are good herbs to take instead of the medical treatments INCLUDE WEB SITES WITH INFO. I dont know what to tell her so i just listen to her talk but i would like info. I read that those that get only the surgery live longer than those that have the surgery and the treatment. IS THAT TRUE!

2006-12-05 18:24:21 · 11 answers · asked by Lexis 2

some supporting arguments and refuting arguments

2006-12-05 16:14:19 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My mother is dieing of terminal cancer, we have been her care givers for the last few days as well as Hospice. They told us not to get our hopes up for Christmas. And noticed a drastic change in a matter of four days. And the nurses say they see the change as well. We would like to ask questions about the smell of death. We have recently noticed a smell to her vomiting and burps. And no matter if we leave her for a moment we can still smell it even if we leave the home. Has any of you experienced this type of thing before.
Thanks For Your Support.

2006-12-05 15:55:42 · 7 answers · asked by Nevada 2

2006-12-05 15:21:51 · 1 answers · asked by LOURDES C 1

2006-12-05 15:13:51 · 6 answers · asked by LOURDES C 1

2006-12-05 15:13:25 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm not sure Dysplacia is the correct word but the actual thing is early stage mouth cancer (on the tongue). What are the realities of this and is it fairly curable? Please help. Thanks

2006-12-05 14:27:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have Hodgkin's lymphoma, and just finished my chemotherapy (8 cycles/8 months). In 2 weeks, il be having radiation, for 6 weeks. During chemo, I experienced tiredness, nausea, mouth sores, jaw, back, shoulder, bone and muscle pains. Will the side effects be the same for radiation? Thanks.

2006-12-05 13:40:31 · 11 answers · asked by martian26 1

My mother was recently diagnosed, she is on her 3rd of 10 days of radiation, with no change. She has extreme loss of function on her right side, and can no longer walk. What is the chances of her getting better?
She just got done with chemotherapy after having her left lung removed full of cancer.

I know it's not good, but realistically does she have a chance of pulling out of this?

2006-12-05 12:55:41 · 5 answers · asked by DeAnna 5

Alright..I have these two bumps behind my ears. They're hard and round. But, in the same place. One is bigger than the other. They don't hurt.Could it be tumors?

2006-12-05 12:42:06 · 13 answers · asked by So Sam Said 2

2006-12-05 11:58:23 · 3 answers · asked by whatisn'twouldn'tbe™ 4

Can someone kind of explain to me what to expect early on in the treatment, and as I continue it for 6 weeks.

2006-12-05 11:57:24 · 5 answers · asked by sweet_tart2some 2

2006-12-05 11:10:38 · 5 answers · asked by Jan 1

body symptoms

2006-12-05 10:48:13 · 4 answers · asked by maddux86 1

need to know before the 8th

2006-12-05 09:56:50 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have had an enlarged lymph node for at least a year and a half. Went to doctor who gave me steroids to make inflamation go down but didn't work. Had me get an ultrasound which showed I had an enlarged lymph node (duh). She said I was fine and not to worry. I have no infections at all so there is no explanation for it to be enlarged. The doctor said it's just doing its job but if that is the case then I don't understand why she tried to make it go away and why she wanted an ultrasound of it. Ultrasounds do not tell if something is cancerous. I have had horrible night sweats and itching all over my body...not due to an allergic reaction. The "enlarged lymph node" is about 1cm in long and about 3/4cm wide. It does not hurt AT ALL in fact I cant even feel it in my neck. I can only feel it between my fingers. Much of what I am experiencing seems to be symptoms of lymphoma. Why do you think my doc does't think it should be biopsied?
Thanks in advance for your advice =)

2006-12-05 09:18:48 · 10 answers · asked by ChristinMichelle 1

2006-12-05 09:10:19 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-05 09:09:23 · 5 answers · asked by fatman_614 1

On the report of my CT scan - also says "upper jugular chain nodes measure up to at least 2.1cm in short axis on the right.
I'm a 26 yr old female- with a history of medullary carcinoma of the breast. Family history of stomach, breast & thyroid cancer in my family.

2006-12-05 08:31:59 · 1 answers · asked by Suada 2

my mom has breast cancer and the doctors r taking to long to give her the kimo therapy....does n-e-body know whats good to drink or so the pain could go away!!!

2006-12-05 08:31:57 · 10 answers · asked by star 1

2006-12-05 08:00:58 · 4 answers · asked by rodgers_jake 1

the ages of 65-70 who have been dignosed with prostate cancer, my grandpa just got dignosed with it, and his levels r at a 6, there is 2 treatments, 1 is getting radiation seeds inplanted, or radition therpy which is 5 days a week for 7 weeks, my grandfather is very active and we need some opions on which would be better to suit his life style, i would really like to chat with some people that have been through this, if u have info, thanks for your time

2006-12-05 07:11:42 · 3 answers · asked by no toosure24 2