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Wayne State University School of Medicine
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Wayne State University
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Cente
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Thiretically: A brain tumor can manifest itself with behavioral abnormalities.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Yes: Chemotherapy is routinely used to treat colon cancer metastatic to the liver.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Not really: While there may be a genetic suscepibiltiy to developing lymphoma it is not truly a genetic disease.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
No: Leukemia is not a contagious disease.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Varies: Alcoholics may have liver dysfunction or vitamin deficiencies which could worsen the effects of chemotherapy.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Not directly: Oral sex can expose you to the human papilloma virus (hpv) which can increase your risk of developing oral cancer.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
No: There is no evidence to that effect.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Disease treatment: The only effective prevention for the renal disease associated with myeloma is the effective treatment of the underlying disease.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
No: Cancer is not a contagious disease.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
It depends: Papillary thyroid cancer*
stage
5-year relative survival rate
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near 100%
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near 100%
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93%
iv
51%
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
No: Lymphadenopathy is not a symptom of pernicious anemia. You should consult your physician.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
No: No. Irritable bowel is mot a risk factor for colon cancer.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
No: They have nothing to do with each other.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Never: Fracturesndo not case sarcomas however, sarcomas invading the bone or starting in bone can cause fractures.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
No: There is no "cure" for cll. Hydroxyurea is usually not used in this disease.
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
2 weeks: Not all chemotherapy drugs cause hair loss. If it does you will usually see hair loss within 2 weeks and sometimes sooner.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
No: They are totally different diseases. Myeloma is a malignancy that develops in a type of blood cell called a plasma cell. Myelofibrosis is a disease ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Good: Radiation therapy is quite effective in palliation of bone metastasis.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
No: Cancer is not a contagious disease.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Yes: Bone marrow transplants have been used to treat refractory lymphoma with some degree of success.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Genes: Most colon cancers are not inherited. However, there is a subset which is associated with inherited genetic abnormalities such as hereditary polyposis... Read More
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Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
No: They are distinctly separate disorders.
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Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
It depends: Different types of chemotherapy have different potentials for causing what we refernto as emetogenesis. We now routinely employ very effectivemdrugsn... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
No: I would not recommend hydroxycut under any circumstances.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Type of surgery: An incisional biopsy cuts out a piece of the tumor but does not remove it completely. An excisional biopsy removes the entire tumor which can them be... Read More
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Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
No: The disease does not, however certain chemotherapy drugs used in treatment can result in alopecia.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Yes: Myeloma is a disease that effects bone directly. Patients with myeloma frequently have skeletal complaints.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
No: They are two completely different diseases.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
It depends: While breast cancer is less frequent in younger women, it can occur. Your daughter should be examined by a physician.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Yes: Early transplant related deaths do occur. The incidence varies with the type of transplant, underlying disease and age of the patient.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
None: Bacteria have nothing to do with the development of colon cancer.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Unresolved question: Some people believe that the antioxidant effect of vitamin C and e may reduce the effects of radiation therapy. This is not a proven effect.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Yes: A carcinoid tumor is a specific type of malignancy developing from neuroendocrine tissues.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Different processes: Any type of cancer can spread or metastasize to the brain. Primary brain cancer starts in the cells of the brain itself. There are different types of ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
None: There are no proven alternative treatments.
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Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
See below: Microcytosis means the red blood cells are small. This commonly occurs in iron deficiency but can be seen in a variety of hemoglobin disorders such a... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Not necessarily: White blood counts can be elevated as a result of an infection or inflammatory process. When this happens it is called a leukemoid reaction and is a n... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
It depends: There are many different types of leukemia and the treatment varies by type of leukemia. Some involve a few months of chemotherapy which may be follo... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
No: Only if the lymphedema was caused by enlarged lymph nodes blocking the lymphatic flow.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Anytime: If you find a lump in your breast you should always consult your physician.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Definition: The myelodysplastic syndromes (mds) comprise a heterogeneous group of malignant stem cell disorders characterized by dysplastic and ineffective blood ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
See below: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia (cll) is one of the chronic lymphoproliferative disorders (lymphoid neoplasms). It is characterized by a progressive accu... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Possible: You don't have to have swelling or redness to have a dvt. If you are concerned, see your doctor.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Mohs micrographic surgery is the gold standard for treating skin cancers. what qualifies a doctor to
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Training: Physicians who perform moh's surgery should have special training in how to perform the procedure. Ask your doctor for his qualifications.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Her decision: Ultimately it is her decision. However, i would encourage her to have a full discussion with her oncologist.
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Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Not necessarily: White blood counts can be elevated as a result of an infection or inflammatory process. When this happens it is called a leukemoid reaction and is a ... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Yes: As you recover, you should see a return to a normal libido. This may take several months. If you continue to have problems, consult your physician.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Early: With a strong family history of colon cancer you should see a gastroenterologist by age 40 if not sooner.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Edward Goldanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Yes: While there is some genetic propensity for the development of renal cell cancer, the majority of cases develop spontaneously.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Internal Medicine 46 years experience
No: Uterine fibroids are benign growths and are not precancerous lesions.
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Apr 3, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
Sep 25, 2011
Brilliant Hematology Oncology physician
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Gold is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks so much.....can you providee information if excessive bowel movements is problematic. Is it a side effect of Gastric Bypass surgury?
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I may have this disorder ,my platelet's, white blood count, and nutrifils have been very low. How can this disorder be diagnosed.
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if the biopsy of the colon and stomach biopsy is negative id there a cancer called collangites causing metastic to the liver
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Wayne State University School of Medicine, MI
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Hackensack University Medical Center
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