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Hematology and Oncology 21 years experience
Not always: Colon cancer tends to not have any signs or symptoms when it is early (when it is easiest to treat). That is why screening colonoscopies are so import... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Hematology and Oncology 21 years experience
Likely nothing: Monoclonal B cell lymphocytosis is a small population of malignant lymphocyte in the blood. A level of 0.4% is tiny, and likely not going to turn into... Read More
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Hematology and Oncology 21 years experience
Sometimes : Many things contribute to developing breast cancer. Only about 10% of breast cancer are inherited. Others are brought on by other factors. “Environmen... Read More
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Hematology and Oncology 21 years experience
Depends: Many patients with lung problems or cancer in their lungs can still get enough oxygen in their blood without supplemental oxygen. They may feel short ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Hematology and Oncology 21 years experience
No.: A hydratidiform mole occurs in a molar pregnancy. This is an abnormal form of pregnancy where a egg that had lost its dna becomes fertilized by sperm ... Read More
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Hematology and Oncology 21 years experience
Does not cure it: Votrient (pazopanib) is an oral medicine that can treat metastatic kidney cancer. It has been shown to help prevent progression and death from cancer ... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Hematology and Oncology 21 years experience
Iron rich foods: Anemia in pregnancy is common. Iron deficiency anemia, not enough iron for you and the growing fetus, is the most common cause. A prenatal vitamin can... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Hematology and Oncology 21 years experience
Usually: Bone metastases are where cancer from one site (breast, prostate, lung) spreads through the blood and begins to grow in the bone. This can have a char... Read More
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Hematology and Oncology 21 years experience
No: This is likely from dry air, or sinus problems. Are you on chemotherapy? This can make your mucosal membranes more friable and likely to bleed. Try sl... Read More
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