Archive for March, 2008

27
Mar

The health effects of coffee are disputed, and many studies have examined the relationship between coffee consumption and certain medical conditions. Studies have suggested that the consumption of coffee lowers the risk of certain diseases but may have negative effects as well, especially when excessive.
Answer: NO
Answer: No, excess coffee cannot cause any form of cancer. […]

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27
Mar

like, if u inhale someone else's smoke
Answer: yes secoond hand smoke is the worst, you suck in more then the actual smoker, thats what they have said for years, and i have heard stories where people have died of lung cancer and they never smoked a day in there life
Answer: Yes. Second hand smoke is […]

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27
Mar

How much??

Author: admin

Hi.
My bf has bowel cancer and has had his surgery but now has to start chemotherapy. He weighs 120kg (264 pounds). How much weight will he lose?
This is really shallow of me. But him losing weight it starting to be kind of a big deal. Please dont say how horrible it is to think that. […]

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27
Mar

Radiologic studies in this situation are done to assess possible cirrhosis - or - the smaller possibility of a primary liver tumor.
Neither one of these may show up. It will be a relief for you when the test comes back OK. I would think positive. The odds are that the liver will […]

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27
Mar

Over the last 7 years, but whose true findings as to tests' results are being altered by my nephew's father.
My nephew has been in remission from Lymphatic Cancer for 5 years now,however on Thurs. when he went for a check out they found 2 abnormalities which hadn't been there before. His father, my brother […]

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27
Mar

Having WBC of 1 would mean you would be getting sick constatly… your doctor should be doing something about it. someone with a WBC of 4.5-7 is considered healthy and average. a 1 is really bad … are you on some meds or under gone chemo to have a wbc of 1? WOW i never […]

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26
Mar

No. Only a few.
Leukemias are the most common cancers that shows up on a blood test. The peripheral blood smear may reveal numerous blasts, immature or abnormal WBCs.
There are tumor markers like PSA for Prostate Cancer. Other tumor markers are non-specific and need the aid of imaging tests to detect and confirm cancer. […]

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26
Mar

and would that be in the upper respiratory part or could it be anywhere in the body? I am just asking this as a hypothetical question.
Answer: Cough is assossciated primarily with cancers of upper &/ or lower respiratory tracts. Cancer in other parts of body can cause cough if their secondries reach the […]

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26
Mar

Hi, I was wondering what does skin cancer look like and what are the symptoms ?
Answer: Skin cancer is divided into two groups: non melanoma and melanoma. The type of skin cancer symptoms discussed here are those of non melanoma skin cancer. Non melanomas are generally more common and less danger than melanoma. In fact […]

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26
Mar

Basal Cell?

Author: admin

My little sister (9 years old) just found out she has skin cancer on her chin. She was seeing a dermitologist about the breakout for about a year now-but they just found out that is was a basal cell.
Can somone tell me more about it-and why they didnt catch it earlier? Is it curable? Anything?
Answer: […]

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