Question 1

can pancreatic cancer cause gout and kidney failure?

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Yes: Pancreatic cancer can possibly lead to gout and kidney failure.  See your oncologist to find out if this is your cause.

Question 2

should i be concerned about pancreatic cancer at 34? i've had left side pain in stomache and back area. no kidney on that site due to being removed?

Accepted Answer

: It is not healthy for you to worry yourself over this issue, but normal healthy concern should be followed up with a request for an appointment to see your doctor as soon as possible.  Pain is always a warning sign so do take care of it now.

Question 3

due to kidney stones i have had 2 ultrasounds, 2 ct's and 1 mri w/contrast in past year.  if i had pancreatic cancer would one of these picked it up?

Accepted Answer

Whether the: CTs or MRI you had would be sensitive in detecting a small pancreatic cancer would depend on the technical parameters of the scans, so without additional information it is difficult to say.  Large tumors would not be missed, small tumors might not be detectable if the scan was tailored for other purposes.

Question 4

help i think i've got pancreatic cancer, got really bad lower back pain , pain under the left rib that's going round to the back ?

Accepted Answer

Cancer: You probably don't have pancreatic cancer but you must go right now to the nearest Emergency Room for evaluation.

Do not wait!

Question 5

dad is sick: kidney failure, diabetes, gout, etc. advice on how to cope while being away at college. feel guilty, nostalgic & scared to have own life.

Accepted Answer

Sorry to hear about: Your dad.  Most likely he wants you to be away at college and would feel guilty if you didn't go.  So, go to school and keep him updated with stories about your new friends, exams, profs, etc.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

i am a patient in stage 4 kidney failure.  i would like to know if i can use natural medication
cholesterolease
multiforce alcaline powder for gout - using puricos currently
liver & kidney support - vogel
nephrosolid kidney and bladder tonic drops - ?

Accepted Answer

Word of caution: I can understand the desire to do something to improve your health, but not clear to me if any of these items help or even hurt.  I imagine they are expensive.  Suggest you conference with your nephrologist and nurse, and be open about these "natural medications", and get further advice.

Question 7

what are the causes of kidney failure and brain cancer?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Kidney failure can be caused by many things--hypertension and diabetes are the most common. Drug abuse can also cause damage to the kidneys as can some prescription medications. 
The cause of brain cancer is not well known.

Question 8

does acute pancreatitis cause pancreatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

No but ...: It can be a sign of it.  Have your gastroenterologist run some tests to see why the pancreatitis occurred.

Question 9

can chronic pancreatitis cause pancreatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Chronic pancreatitis has been an associated factor with development of pancreatic cancer.

Question 10

is pancreatic cancer a common cause of mildly elevated lipase levels?

Accepted Answer

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2 different lipa: There is a lipase made in the mouth and one made in the pancreas and they are chemically distinguishable. So yes. pancreatic cancer can raise lipase levels.

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Due to kidney stones i have had 2 ultrasounds, 2 ct's and 1 mri w/contrast in past year. if i had pancreatic cancer would one of these picked it up?

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Help i think i've got pancreatic cancer, got really bad lower back pain , pain under the left rib that's going round to the back ?

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Dad is sick: kidney failure, diabetes, gout, etc. advice on how to cope while being away at college. feel guilty, nostalgic & scared to have own life.

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I am a patient in stage 4 kidney failure. i would like to know if i can use natural medication cholesterolease multiforce alcaline powder for gout - using puricos currently liver & kidney support - vogel nephrosolid kidney and bladder tonic drops - ?

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