Question 1

i'm a 37 yr old female.  13 months ago i had a kidney stone, now shingles!  is this a sign of cancer?  should i be looking for something wrong with me

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NO: Kidney stone formation is often diet related with uric acid and calcium as the primary components. Herpes zoster that causes shingles is a virus and is not a predisposition to cancer. As we progress through "life" ailments are a requiste for "passage" for stones and life. See a md regularly so that life for you will not be a "four letter word.".

Question 2

are shingles a sign of cancer?

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Not necessarily: We know most often we can identify a significant medical treatment, illness or psychosocial stressor as a trigger. Cancer is known to be a trigger but though we all have seen patients who had shingles and then soon after were diagnosed with cancer, most with shingles don't get a cancer diagnosis in the following months.

Question 3

are new freckles a sign of cancer?

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No: Freckles are freckles and are benign, early  skin cancer may appear to be a frickle to an untrained eye, .And a compelling  reason to see your doctor for professional opinion.

Question 4

is low sodium a sign of cancer?

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Could be: It can be a sign of an endocrine disorder in which your  signals to regulate sodium may be off.  There are certain conditions, such as addison's disease, in which your body cannot regulate sodium.  It can be due to medications as well.  It also can be associated with cancer, usually lung cancer, but you may have other symptoms such as shortness of breath or weight loss.

Question 5

can extreme dizziness be a sign of cancer?

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Possible: Many people have extreme dizziness and vertigo and cancer is not frequently the underlying reason however, any neurologic problem should be fully evaluated by a neurologist and typically MRI imaing of the brain and IACs are acquired.

Question 6

is a hard prostate a certain sign of cancer?

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Not necessarily: ..But would probably trigger some sort of work up depending on the circumstances.

Question 7

what is 49cc ovarian volume? is this a sign of cancer

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: This is just the size of the ovary and this is an estimate given the ultrasound just like people different sizes so our different organs i would worry too much about it would also look at shape and consistency and other features please consult with your doctor from more accurate description but it doesn't sound like anything wrong.

Question 8

hoping you can tell me, is tingling body all over a sign of cancer ?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely but possibl: This is usually not a symptom of cancer except in the case of the paraneoplastic syndrome. This is a case where there are factors (caused by the cancer) that are in the body that affect the peripheral nerves. This can lead to a diffuse numbness in the extremities. Work-up by a neurologist can include testing of serum antigens and antibodies and nerve biopsy.

Question 9

is a hard prostate always a sign of cancer or can it be something else?

Accepted Answer

No: But it needs to be evaluated. A urologist is the person that can help with this. The risk of prostate cancer goes up after 50 years. There are some men diagnosed in the 40s. Almost no one at 30. Still, it may need  an evaluation.

Question 10

my skin caused by scratching, i am worried, could it be a sign of cancer?

Accepted Answer

Dermatographism: Some people get hives when the skin is scratched. This results in linear welts and itching that lasts 1-2 hours.

Most cases are not associated with any conditions, but it can be associated with other conditions.

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