Question 1

what should i say to relative with cancer tumor?

Accepted Answer

Be supportive: Let them know you are there , if needed. Don't be overly inquisitive or pushy, but be ready to listen if they are wishing to discuss their situation. Remember, just because someone has a cancerous tumor it doesn't mean they're at the end of the road. Good luck.

Question 2

is it possible to feel a cancer tumor inside you?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the location and size of cancer. A one cm cancer in the breast is generally palpable. Even smaller cancers of the skin can be felt. However, cancers in most internal organs cannot be felt unless larger than a fist may be not even then, depending on the location and nature of the cancer. Cancers in the subcutaneous lymph nodes can be felt if about 1.0 cm in size.

Question 3

how do a cyst and a cancer tumor differ?

Accepted Answer

Cyst is fluid filled: A cyst by definition is a fluid filled mass which is often benign. A tumor/cancer is typically solid in structure or mixture of solid material and fluid(Cystadenocarcinoma of ovary is an example).
An ultrasound examination is the best way to make a clear cut distinction. A CT scan is equally good test to define the nature of this lesion.

Question 4

what are signs and symptoms of a cancer tumor?

Accepted Answer

Numerous: By definition a cancer is a growing lesion that has the  potential to metastasize and has achieved immortality thru the production of telomerase. As such and depending on the structure involved a mass can be noted and symptoms such as obstruction, hemorrhage, pain and jaundice can be a result of the lesion.  Weight loss and anorexia frequently follow.

Question 5

is dmso successful in cancer tumor reduction??
plz suggest me?

Accepted Answer

Wouldn't think so: DMSO is a chemical often derived from tree sap that has had various uses in industry &amp; has some use in health care. It aids the transfer of medication through skin surfaces which is how birth control patches get the meds into the body. It has been around for decades. If it had any good anti-tumor qualities it would be in common use, but it is not.

Question 6

do any cells that lose contact inhibition in your body mean they turn into cancer tumors?

Accepted Answer

Not always.: This occurs in benign tumors as well.  Global "lipoma" and you will learn more about this.

Question 7

if a secondary cancer tumor is removed, but the primary unremoved, will it inevitably grow back?

Accepted Answer

Likely: Need more information. WhT is the type of tumor and where is it?  Why not removed. Give a good history and then let's go from there

Question 8

what  choice  do i  have  with  a turp  through  the  cancer  tumor  to escape  from  cancer  spread?

Accepted Answer

Prostate cancer: The TURP will not s pread your tumor. It will give your urologist a chance to stage your prostate cancer and determine a treatment plan. Prostatectomy vs radiation vs medical treatment with lupron (leuprolide).

Question 9

what do testicular cancer tumors feel like?

Accepted Answer

Hard lump: The testicle should feel uniformly firm, like the tip of your nose.  Anything in the testicle that feels harder than the surrounding tissue needs to be evaluated.  Occasionally a tumor can grow rapidly and men notice the affected testicle is much larger than its partner.  Monthly self exam is critical to early detection.

Question 10

how effective is xeloda (capecitabine) on cancer tumors?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This drug is used in several diseases in the adjuvant and treatment setting. It can be used in colon cancer, breast cancer, rectal and other diseases. 
The benefit of this drug depends on the situation.

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