I have had papillary thyroid cancer and got it removed in July 2005. I was wondering if this makes me more prone to other cancers, such as skin cancer. Ever since my surgury, I've been so suspicious of cancer popping up in other place, and I just wanted to know what I should look out for. Thanks.
2006-11-27 07:28:39 · 6 answers · asked by Harb Frame 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Cancer is a whole body thing - not just one type of cancer in one place. The problem with the current system of medicine is that it treats symptoms only, and never considers the cause. If you have cancer, your whole body has it, although it may show in only one place.
The solution is to go for a holistic cure, of which about 100 are available,
They are not publicised by the cancer industry, because there is no money to be made. For the same reason, they are not approved by the FDA, so even if doctors do know about them, they are not allowed to recommend them.
For a detailed report on this subject, and some holistic cures, see
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancer.html
2006-11-29 20:46:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's what happens after you've had cancer. It did with me and everyone else I've know that's had cancer. To alleviate your fears you can go to the dermatoligist to look for skin cancers and have blood tests and other tests done to look for other cancers.
But those feelings will fade the longer it's been since your initial cancer treatment. If you can find a local group of cancer survivors at the American Cancer Society or somewhere, talking about your fears in a group that understands might make you feel better.
2006-11-27 07:33:23 · answer #2 · answered by Sean 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because you have been diagnosed with one type of cancer would not make you any more at risk of developing a different type of cancer. As a previous post has said you are more at risk of developing secondary cancers, that is where cells have spread from your original cancer to another part of the body. One thing that may increase your risk is the type of treament you recieved it is established that chemotherapy and radiotherapy can increase your risk of developing cancer later in life. One thing anyone need to do to prevent cancer look at your lifestyle stop smoking, eat more fruit and veg, reduce processed foods the vast majority (70%) of cancers are spontaneous with no genetic factor so what you do now affects your risks in the future
2006-11-29 21:54:20 · answer #3 · answered by PHILIP M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, the answer is yes, you are at greater risk after having one kind of cancer of getting another.
However, the key word is RISK.......which is a relative term. It does not mean that it will happen again by any means.
I had 2 different breast cancers less than two years apart.......and that was 20 years ago! I have been fine ever since.
Create a healthy life style and go out there and ENJOY your life.
2006-11-27 07:41:49 · answer #4 · answered by Puzzler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a higher risk of secondary cancers, yes, but it's hard to say, really. It's a case by case thing. Some people get a second cancer or a microscopic metastasis or something of the sort, and some don't. My best advice: Carpe Diem while you can.
2006-11-27 11:18:04 · answer #5 · answered by turdl38 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's possible. Women with thyroid cancer can sometimes develop breast cancer. My daughter is 15 with thyroid cancer and has already been diagnosed with skin cancer. Best advise....early detection and regular check-ups.
2006-11-28 02:10:54 · answer #6 · answered by Stephanie C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋