Okay, well I have been having migraines since i was in the 6th grade[I was about 11 years old] Usually they were associated with my menstrual cycle. So, I was put on an oral contraceptive to help reduce the migraines, and that helped. I was prescribed Maxalt to help with them when i was about […]
My grandma was just diagnosed with lung cancer and was given 3 to 9 months to live. She has chosen to not undergo any radiation/chemo therapy treatment, and just wants to remain comfortable. I was wondering what type of herbal and natural remedies there are that could help her feel comfortable, and also […]
The reason it kills is because cancer cells use up nutrients your body needs to live, emits toxins and destroys vital organs.
Answer: Here's a swift explanation:
The malignant cells (Cancer cells) will take over the infected organ and eventually destroy it. The cells can then spread to other surrounding organs and do the same to those.
Ultimately, […]
can someone tell me when you get your smear test results back and they think you have cancer would they tell you in the letter they think you have? what would they put if they think you had?
Answer: The smear test aims to detect precancerous cells, not cancer- even though it can detect cervical cancer. […]
i mean ive been to royal melbourne and st vincents and cabrini for scans and tests but i always stay in the royal childrens… but im sick of it and i feel too old to be here.
Answer: I can see how this would be annoying when you are way too old for those sort of […]
like could it make it spread more or anything?
Answer: The standard answer is that massage is contra-indicated for cancer patients.
No it is not the spread risk although no actual tumor site should be massaged, but the general rule still holds because only a few therapists have the advanced training to know how to modify massage […]
I'm still a teenager, and breast cancer is VERY rare… but it IS possible. I don't care if you think it's weird, but I do massage my breasts normally to apply lotion. I know what my breasts feel like and I know this lump I felt isn't normal. It appeared, I could say, almost from […]
okay so i got this lypmh node under my skin near the jaw, its been there for 1 year now.
Ive been to the physician and he just stated its part of your body and stated theres no way to get rid of it.
But its driving me crazy, having a lump under ur skin.
Please help me […]
my onc said that rad to my liver will shrink the mets and lessen pain. just wondering how long/how many sessions this would take.
Answer: It depends on the size of the liver damage & swelling. Usually the radiation helps within 2-3 sessions, but speak to your doctor if you have any problems, If you're having […]
i know it only ever takes 15 mins at most but i have bone mets and lying still there is actually hard for me
Answer: Rads usually takes no more than 5 minutes. You could maybe ask for some ativan or mild pain reliever a tiny while before your rad treatment. You could also have a […]