Archive for April, 2008

27
Apr

I just found out that my best friend's dad has colon cancer. I do not know how to comfort her. Any suggestions besides just being a good friend and supporting her? What can I do to help her take her mind off the stressful situation?
Answer: What a great friend you are. I have recently […]

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27
Apr

Well my cousin is 12 and he was diagnosed with leukima about a month ago. He started chemo about 2 weeks ago. He also got pneumia and is in intensive care. He is on a breathing thing and they say that his immune system is the lowest it can be. Im really scared.. I really […]

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27
Apr

They would have to be tested.
The Alpha-1 Foundation is dedicated to promoting worldwide awareness of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and encourages testing for the disorder among population groups at high risk for Alpha-1. Early diagnosis and adherence to the proper health management plan are important elements to attaining an optimal quality of life.
The World Health Organization […]

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27
Apr

Skin Cancer on tans?

Author: admin

Don't be means PLZ!!!!!!!!
Ok I'm going to go to a high presser bed @ helo tan
Its going to be my 1st time.
Do you think i'll get skin cancer for just going 1st\>?
PLZ be nice.
I really nned to know
thx
Answer: prob not. if you have suuuper fair skin…you might wanna be a little concerned. you'll be fine […]

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27
Apr

About 3 years ago i lost my g-pa to lung cancer. He never smoked a cigarette in his life. It was all caused by snd hand smoke. I miss him dearly and wish he could come back alive. Im still in denial. i dont want him to be dead i wish he was with me […]

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27
Apr

Patient disclosure…?

Author: admin

I have been unable to find anything on ethics of patients disclosing info on infection to doctors ,especially prior to surgery. Everything I find only caters to the rights of the patient- as though confidentiality always should supercede everything, including the rights of others to know they may be at risk! At […]

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27
Apr

I don't know what to say or do around her. She is not very bright and doesn't really know the extent of her mothers cancer. but it worries me. she has lung cancer. It is not getting any better nor worse. If she doesn't die of the cancer she will die of chemo. She has […]

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27
Apr

Anything other than cancer?
Answer: Well, this happened to me in early 2007. I got a nasty cold that turned into pneumonia. I began to accumulate fluid around the heart (water). What ended up happening is that I had a surgery to put in a pericardial window to allow the fluid to drain […]

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27
Apr

i have a soft squshy bump on my head. I can pull off the hair that is on the bump. Is it cancer? I can move it around. It is not on my skull.
Answer: Much more likely is that this is a cyst of some sort. A sebaceous cyst or epidermal inclusion cyst can […]

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27
Apr

Breast Cancer in Men.?

Author: admin

I'm a seventeen year old male, who thinks he could possibly have Breast Cancer. A couple months ago, I noticed my left breast was somewhat swollen, larger than the right. I thought nothing of it, and possibly thought it was due to my daily workouts. I also mentioned it to my parents […]

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