Question 1

breast cancer research centers in san diego, ca?

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The 2: Nationally known cancer research centers are scripps and uc san diego.  I've worked at the nci and 5 nci designated centers, and I am not sure that you have to go to one of these for most cases of breast cancer care. In fact, sometimes going to your local center/doctor first, and seeking the 2nd opinion is best. You choose.

Question 2

is ewings sarcoma fatal?

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Often is: Untreated, or treated only by a charlatan, it is 100% fatal. Generally it requires chemotherapy. The odds in early disease are quite good, and even with metastatic disease cures sometimes happen.

Question 3

ewing's sarcoma is a type of bone cancer, right?

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Yes: It's mostly a teen's cancer. It's much more likely to be cured by today's means than in the past.

Question 4

where is the md andersond cancer center located in texas?

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Houston: Md anderson medical center is located in houston, texas and is a world renowned cancer research and treatment center.

Question 5

is hutchinson's disease cancer?

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No: Hutchinson's disease is also known as sarcoidosis. This is a specific form of inflammation of the tissues in the body. Almsot any tissues can be affected, but the two most common organs affected are lungs and lymph nodes. The cause is not known. However, this is not considered a cancer.

Question 6

is?amyloidosis defined as?a cancer?

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No: It's an accumulation of an abnormal protein in various organs, and has many causes, including cancer of the plasma cells which is called (multiple) myeloma. It is very troublesome but is somewhat more manageable today than in the past. Good luck.

Question 7

is lou gehrig's disease curable?

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Unfortunately no : At this time, we do not possess effective treatment to stop or reverse classical motor neuron disease (als), and perhaps the best we can do is delay tracheostomy with riluzole.  The disease ultimately causes death in spite of careful and thorough care.  We have found some patterns involving superoxide dismutase, but no breakthroughs yet.

Question 8

do cancer centers provide rehabilitation services for cancer survivors?

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Some do: There is no universal answer to this question. Some cancer centers provide rehabilitation services, others refer people to outside rehab centers.

Question 9

peripheral t-cell lymphoma cure: chop induction+ifosfamide/mtx + autologous transplant or romidepsim+brenduximab?

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Complex problem: Cannot comment with 2 lines of information. Need the entire clinical context. If you seek more detailed information get a formal second opinion.

Question 10

is there a national organization for paget's disease patients?

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Paget Foundation: The Paget foundation, http://www.Paget.Org, is one organization.  Related groups: http://www.Pagetitalia.Com, http://www.Paget.Org.Uk, http://www.Paget.Nl, http://www.Rarebonedisease.Org, http://www.Magicfoundation.Org, http://www.Fibrousdysplasia.Org, http://www.Nof.Org, http://www.Bones.Nih.Gov, http://www.Oif.Org, and http://www.Boneandcancerfoundation.Org.

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