Question 1

can neuroendocrine tumors occur outside of the colon in setting of ct & octreotide scan showing in cecum but colonoscopy shows nothing in this area?

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Tumors and HTN: 40 F asks: Can neuroendocrine tumors occur outside of the colon in setting of CT &amp; Octreotide scan showing in cecum but colonoscopy shows nothing in this area? ANS: Yes but these diseases are very rare and variable recommend you see a team that specializes it in your area one of the best is in Houston at the big cancer center.

Question 2

what's a tumor board do?

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Review and discuss: Tumor boards are part of certified cancer programs all over the country. They usually have the surgeons, radiation and medical oncologists present. Also primary docs, pathologists, and other specialists are present. Nuses, palliative care teams and other support members are there. A  patient  ' s case is discussed from top to bottom, and a treatment plan is made with input from this team.

Question 3

what is an essential tumor?

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Not sure: I have never heard of that.... Do you mean essential tremor?

Question 4

what is borderline tumor 2c?

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Need more detail: 2c is a staging parameter used for several cancers and we need more details to answer.

Question 5

how to reduce or eliminate fatty tumors?

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Excision.: The most common type of "fatty tumor" is called a lipoma.  These tumors are benign and are often felt / palpated underneath the skin on the trunk and arms / legs.  They are generally mobile and soft.  Lipomas are not malignant and do not have malignant potential.  If a lipoma is concerning or cosmetically unacceptable, the standard treatment is surgical excision.

Question 6

do tumors puss?

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They can: Tumors can puss if they begin to break down from lack of blood flow and/or get infected.

Question 7

what solid tumor?

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Distinction : Between "liquid tumors", leukemia and lymphoma, which were where all of the early successes with chemotherapy were seen, and all the others were solid, as a rock, and do not melt into "remission" but can "respond" to chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and most of all surgery.

Question 8

can tumors have puss?

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Yes: The definition of a tumor is "new growth". A tumor that contains pus is known as an abscess.

Question 9

what is a fatty tumor?

Accepted Answer

Lipoma - fat cells: A fatty tumor, or lipoma, as it is commonly known in the medical field, is usually a benign (harmless) growth of fat cells and they can occur all throughout the body, on the back, on the skin, under the arms.  If there is a rapid change in size, and pain, or skin changes like discoloration, or bleeding, it should be evaluated by a doctor.

Question 10

what is a desmoid tumor?

Accepted Answer

Soft tissue tumor: A desmoid is a rare soft-tissue tumor that looks like scar tissue.  Desmoids do not spread throughout the body like other types of tumor, and aren't really considered "cancerous".  They are lumps that continue to grow in one place, destroying the tissue around them.  They can occur inside or outside the body.  Go to www.Dtrf.Org for more information.

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