Question 1

how do you treat painful at all. what are the early signs of breast cancer?

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See below: The first part of your question is unclear. You may consult this site for early signs of cancer, however, if you have any concern, it would be prudent to see your doctor. The usual signs are lump in the breast, nipple discharge, changes in skin over the breast, enlarged lymph glands in axilla etc.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/breast-cancer/ds00328/dsection=symptoms.

Question 2

how is an early cancer detected?

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Screening: Which cancer?
Ovarian - no good screening technique (screening, not for symptoms...)
lung - ct
colon - colonoscopy
prostate - psa, dre - some controversy
brca - mammogram

standard validated screening guidelines as from nccn, acs, uspstf, etc...

Question 3

are cancer deaths always painful?

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No: Some cancers, especially in the central nervous system (brain) can produce chemicals which cause a general feeling of euphoria.  Even painful cancers (like bone) can be relieved by appropriate use of opioid pain medication and with hospice care.  Dr. J.

Question 4

what is the most painful type of cancer?

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Depends on site: Generally, it's not the tissue origin of a cancer which makes it painful, but the site to which it has spread. Since pain is a subjective experience, it's difficult to compare pain intensities between people, so your question eludes direct answer.

Question 5

what the early symptoms for survic cancer?

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Cervical cancer: Early cervical cancer is frequently without symptoms. That's why cervical cancer screening is important. The most common symptoms at presentation are irregular or heavy vaginal bleeding and bleeding after sex. Some women present with a vaginal discharge that may be watery, mucoid, or containing pus with a bad smell. This can be mistaken for vaginitis or cervicitis.

Question 6

what is the early symptoms of survical cancer?

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See answer details.: To rephrase your question: "what are the symptoms of early cervical cancer?" typically, there are no symptoms for cervical cancer in the early stages which is why it is so important to get regular pap smears to detect it. In the late stages of the disease, vaginal bleeding when not on your menstrual cycle and pain may occur. If you are concerned about cervical cancer, see your ob/gyn physician.

Question 7

how to do self-examinations to detect cancer early?

Accepted Answer

Self exam of: Breast can find small lumps.  All lumps are not cancer; not all lumps are 'seen' by mammo. The smaller the lesion, the better the outcome.  Similar story to young men and testis.  You 'see' yourself daily, and can get to know your body as you shower.  Cheap, effective and safe.

Question 8

what are very early symptoms of oeasophogus cancer dr?

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Trouble swallowing: It is this complaint which prompts an EGD where a biopsy is done to make the diagnosis.

Question 9

what are the main symptoms of early oeasophogus cancer?

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Difficulty to: swallow. It is this complaint which prompts an EGD where a biopsy is done to make the diagnosis.

Question 10

can you tell me is cancer still as painful as it used to be?

Accepted Answer

Not all cancer is: Painful.  What is quite different is the profession believes that pain needs to be treated, not borne stoically.  We also have many tools to treat.  There are barriers, but no patient should be in pain.

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