Question 1

how do you know if you have cancer? what are the symptons?

Accepted Answer

Much too broad: Look to the american cancer society for the early warning signs of cancer. There are many types, so there are many signs. Unexpected bleeding, weight loss, unexplained pain, enlarging lumps, breast changes, fatigue, change in stool, easy bruising, persistent cough are among signs/symptoms which could indicate cancer. Good luck.

Question 2

how do you know if you have cancer that is caused by stress and depression?

Accepted Answer

Unknown if causative: It has not been scientifically proven that stress or depression causes cancer. Some viruses cause cancers so it's possible that stress alters the way a body fights off or deals with viruses and could make one more susceptible to developing cancers. Stress can alter functions of the immune system, perhaps making it harder for the immune system to detect & destroy mutant cells before they reproduce.

Question 3

how do you know if you have bone cancer?

Accepted Answer

BIOPSY: X-ray followed by biopsy. If sarcoma is suspected, have biopsy done by oncologic surgeon experienced in sarcoma. If metastatic disease, biopsy may not be essential if presentation is typical.

Question 4

how do you know if you have eye cancer?

Accepted Answer

Very rare: Cancer in the eye is very rare.  When it is present, it is found through a complete eye exam.

Question 5

why do so many kids and teens get cancer ?  my daughter knows 2 kids at her school with it and one other friend who is a survivor.  why so common ?

Accepted Answer

Wish we knew:(: Most expert however seem to believe that besides genetics, toxic contamination of environment may be the contributing factor for the seeming uptake in cancer prevalence all across the population. Our ability to diagnose them more readily than before would be an added factor, just like Autism, which has become much prevalent in recent years.

Question 6

can a person be a living heart donor if he knows he has terminal cancer?

Accepted Answer

Donor : If your heart is removed you won't be living. You can donate it for removal upon your demise.

Question 7

malignant! does anyone knows a good lung cancer site?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Check nccn or the american cancer society web sites, they are both full of information, and the information comes from good legitimate sources.

Question 8

i feel it is my ethical duty to let my primary care physician know of my initial results of cancer test (+). maybe knows electronically anyway. but, i'm thinking of not informing dental doctors since has to do with stomach area. what do you think?

Accepted Answer

: Not just ethical, but helping the docs help you with best available information. Letting your dentist know would be critical as well as healing may be impaired in the context of treatments and dental procedures have to be scheduled properly in order to have best possible outcome.

Question 9

i need colonoscopy, without hiv, hepatitis  b or c, not cancer. where to find a doctor who understands the dilemma and what to do about it?  tb

Accepted Answer

What dilemma?: I don't understand what you are asking or what dilemma you are facing. But the doctor who recommended colonoscopy should have the answers.

Question 10

i have a small cyst on my left kidney, my neighbor says two people she knows had cysts that turned into cancer, is that true? i know those people, one died, also have a lump on left side of my forehead, im seeing a doctor in oct and a dermo in nov?

Accepted Answer

: I think it is rare for a cyst to turn into a cancer,  Discuss with your Dr who knows you and your cyst. They do not.  However x-rays done for other things of kidneys can discover unknown cancers and rate of cure is high for them.

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Why do so many kids and teens get cancer ? my daughter knows 2 kids at her school with it and one other friend who is a survivor. why so common ?

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Can a person be a living heart donor if he knows he has terminal cancer?

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Malignant! does anyone knows a good lung cancer site?

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I feel it is my ethical duty to let my primary care physician know of my initial results of cancer test (+). maybe knows electronically anyway. but, i'm thinking of not informing dental doctors since has to do with stomach area. what do you think?

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I need colonoscopy, without hiv, hepatitis b or c, not cancer. where to find a doctor who understands the dilemma and what to do about it? tb

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I have a small cyst on my left kidney, my neighbor says two people she knows had cysts that turned into cancer, is that true? i know those people, one died, also have a lump on left side of my forehead, im seeing a doctor in oct and a dermo in nov?

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