Archive for February, 2009

27
Feb

She wants me to come in to get another blood test. I looked up what this might mean and all the worst things popped up as possible causes (leukemia, HIV, Lymphoma) and I'm panicking. I don't bruise easily, the prick of the needle from the blood test two days ago left no mark on my […]

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27
Feb

i just came from the physician. my blood test did not show if i do or do not have cancer. but i do have blood in my stool. the physician wants me to get further testing. my insurance wont start for another 2 months. (new job 90 day probation) the doc wants the test done […]

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27
Feb

70% it is very treatable if detected early such as the first unexpected bleed the longer you leave it after this , well the longer it will take to get diagonosed and start treatment . if sexually active you should have a smear test at least every 2 years

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27
Feb

What’s cellular nature of cancer of the lungs? I’m trying to find out how cells cause cancer in the lungs?
Answer: As with any cancer, what happens is that abnormal cells divide at an uncontrollable rate and overtake normal cells. In the case of lung cancer, we'll assume that the patient was a lifelong smoker […]

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27
Feb

I had a D&C with hysteroscopy for postmenopausal bleeding. What kind of information will the pathology reportcontain?
Answer: The quality of the endometrium, or lining of the uterus.
It's usually done to rule out carcinoma of the uterus or other intrauterine pathology.

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27
Feb

I was diagnosed with cancer in 2007 and have just completed chemotherapy in the last six months. My wig has taken a beating after 18 months of use and I hate it. I have to look in the mirror constantly so that its not slipping off. I can't work out with it on or go […]

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27
Feb

My dad has been diagnosed with bile duct cancer..He underwent surgery 2 weeks ago in hope of a cure.He wasn't that lucky,so now they have classed it as terminal.
It has now encrusted the artery in his liver and just touching the blood vessels in the right lobe.
Does anyone know anything about this silent killer?
do you […]

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27
Feb

I’ve had thyroid problems since I was five. She said the normal hormone levels are 1-4 and mine is 19 currently. Could you please tell me what kind of levels are prevalent if you have cancer? I don't even know if this question makes sense. I'm just kind of scared, I'm only fourteen after all. […]

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24
Feb

i have hemorrhoid symptoms showing up. I confess i don't drink enough of water / fiber intake, and i don't exercise much. I'll change all that but I’m concerned.
why? because the lump just showed up this day for the first time. but before that i've been bleeding from time to time […]

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24
Feb

i have had a bumkp on my leg for like 2 months.
i woke up this morning with one on my head, the one on my head hurts
the one on my leg only hurts to touch it.
what is this??
can i die from this??
i am crying so much!
any help!
my doctor cant see me for 2 weeks
Answer: I […]

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