Archive for May, 2008

27
May

I have small moles all over my body some tiny and some a bit bigger.None of them were dodgy or anything.
When we have the few days of sun in the uk I was caught in the sun for about 10 mins. I got burned quite badly beleive it or not,on the back of my shoulders.
So […]

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27
May

what is it and is there any way to prevent breast cancer..??
please make it simple…thanx…
Answer: First, I see from your Q&A that you're 17; if it's yourself you're concerned about, your chances of having breast cancer are very, very low indeed - close to zero. 80% of those diagnosed with it are over 50, and […]

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27
May

My mom has small cell lung cancer recently diagnosed this past monday.She has osteporisis,heart stint,biopolar dissorder,arthritis,thryroid disease and a respitory disease.I am concerned that the oncologist will even beable to offer chemo or radiation on top of all her conditions she has.I need opinions from people that are familier with this..I need support through this […]

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27
May

My friend thinks he has cancer but refuses to go to a doctor. I told him he has to go but he wont listen to me. He has had a lump for a year and it's slowly growing. What changes can he expect? And how can I convince him to go to […]

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27
May

My mom was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer on mon may 19 and she has bipolar disorder,a heart stint,she is weak and fragile, she is 56 years old, short of breath.she is swelling badly in ankles and feet,and turning yellow already from head to neck.I am concerned she wont beable to tolerate chemo nor […]

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27
May

Mom in law with cancer?

Author: admin

more about mom with cancer, the dr did say 4-5 yrs with chemo and a pill. they cant operate at all. they were afraid it would spread more. shes got one spot in her left lung and 2 spots in her right lung with fluid in her left lung already and a spot on the […]

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27
May

Ovarian Cancer Question?

Author: admin

What's the survival rate on this particular cancer? My former boss, my favorite boss, has been afflicted with this. She's, if I guess, is probably late 40's. Thank you.
Answer: Ovarian cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death in women, the leading cause of death from gynecologic malignancies and the second […]

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27
May

The nurse told us it usually costs about $3,500. Is that really how much it costs?!
Answer: Depends on what is being imaged for the PET . . a full body scan (head to toes) can cost up to $7000. US dollars . . while a CT/PET combination costs a bit less at $3000. It […]

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27
May

Hi, I'm George, 18, and thought I was healthy,
I never ate junk/fast food, I excercised daily, and I am a nice and caring person…
A cople of weeks ago I had a bmp on my neck, and I got a CT scan, later it turned out that I had 12 small tumors on my neck, I […]

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25
May

I'm alone as my mother and sister has passed away recently.I have nothing left to live for.I am juuust so alone
Answer: i am alone too. but, we should not kill ourselves. we should seek out therapy, friends, people to talk to, …
killing ourselves is not our only option.. its the easy way out.. living is […]

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