Question 1

why am i easy to bruise, then it takes 5 months or more to heal? is it a sign of cancer?

Accepted Answer

Easy bruising: You are on Prednisone which causes easy bruising. You take it for copd. May be your doctor can taper & cut down altogether.  You may also want to do lab tests like platelets count, pt, aptt, bleeding time, clotting time. Some clotting factors deficiency depending on your family history. Your doctor can do all that. If you need specialist then it would be hematologist. Thanks.

Question 2

i don't have a good appetite, could it be a sign of cancer?

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Yes.: Yes. It can also be a sign of depression, anxiety, and a host of chronic illnesses. It can also be seen in people who are healthy but just don't get hungry.

The poor appetite of cancer is usually associated with unintentional weight loss.

Question 3

is low sodium a sign of cancer?

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Could be: It can be a sign of an endocrine disorder in which your  signals to regulate sodium may be off.  There are certain conditions, such as addison's disease, in which your body cannot regulate sodium.  It can be due to medications as well.  It also can be associated with cancer, usually lung cancer, but you may have other symptoms such as shortness of breath or weight loss.

Question 4

what is 49cc ovarian volume? is this a sign of cancer

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Not necessarily: This is just the size of the ovary and this is an estimate given the ultrasound just like people different sizes so our different organs i would worry too much about it would also look at shape and consistency and other features please consult with your doctor from more accurate description but it doesn't sound like anything wrong.

Question 5

can depression be a sign of cancer?

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Dep./CA: No cause &amp; effect, but if you develop depression after you are told you have cancer, or were depressed before you were diagnosed with cancer, the depression can affect the course of cancer &amp; your ability to take part in treatment of the cancer.

Question 6

is having smelly gas a sign of cancer?

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Too general: More history is required along with family history to assist. This symptom alone is not a sign. Best regards.

Question 7

are white steaks in feces a sign of cancer?

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Unlikely: Any persistent change in your bowel movements should be evaluated by your doctor.

Question 8

are hemorrhoids a sign of cancer?

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No, but...: ...It is often difficult to distinguish bleeding from hemorrhoids versus bleeding from a colon/rectal cancer.  When in doubt, i advise a colonoscopy to determine the source of bleeding.

Question 9

are polyps in lungs a sign of cancer

Accepted Answer

Unusual: There usually are not true polyps in the lung but rather nodules which are round soft tissue masses that can be both benign and malignant. The size, character, and growth of nodules help doctors determine which ones need to be biopsies or removed.

Question 10

our sensitive nipples a sign of cancer?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: But there are exceptions.  But any change that you notice in your breasts, your nipples or your skin should be checked by a knowledgeable doctor and a good physical exam.

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