Question 1

my wife has stage 4 linitis plasica. it has spread to the liver. do you know of any clinical  trialss?

Accepted Answer

Yes possible: Call major cancer center near your place or call nih they will advice you the location, time is essential.

Question 2

what is the life expectancy of an individual with secondary linitis plastica from primary breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Poor: Because early detection and treatment of breast cancer, leads  to longer survival, unusual  patterns of spread have been reported. One is linitis plastica of the stomach.a potential long-term sequela of metastatic breast cancer. The rare case of breast adenoCa to stomach presents as a  nodular lesion; lobular Ca induces linitis plastica and is  the most common lesion with poor surlvival .

Question 3

what in plastic makes it so unhealthy?

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BPA and phthalates: Plastics have been found to contain bpa and phthalates.  In low doses it is thought to cause hormonal effects and impact the growth and development of babies.

Question 4

can botox make you look plastic?

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Not if done well: Botox causes muscles it is injected into to temporarily weaken or cease to function. If done judiciously and correctly, it can soften or eliminate wrinkles and give you a more youthful and rested appearance.
If used excessively or incorrectly it can affect muscles needed for facial expression. This can lead to the "plastic" look. 
Consult an experienced plastic surgeon for your treatment.

Question 5

what happens if you ingest plastic?

Accepted Answer

It will most likely: pass through the body and exit in feces.

Question 6

is it safe to use plastic kettle jugs?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Usually ok as long as they don't get very hot which allows carcinogens to gwet into the liquid.

Question 7

are plastic bags a bad idea to put food inside?

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What alternative?: There is likely no harm in storing dry goods, produce, bread etc in plastic bags. There is no evidence that plastic lunch bags are harmful. Should you wish to use alternative containers, please ensure that these are sanitary.

Question 8

does hot sauce and plastic wrap make you skinny?

Accepted Answer

No: It's a combo of calories ingested, calories expended through activity, and genetic metabolism.

Question 9

how long will toxic plastic residue stay around?

Accepted Answer

Not present!: Plastic surgery does not involve the use of any kind of toxic plastic, though we do use bone and tissue grafts, implants of various compositions that have been proven to be biocompatible and non-toxic, and of course your own tissues. The word "plastic" comes from the greek "plastikos" which means to move or mold, which is exactly what we plastic surgeons do with tissues. We restore and enhance!

Question 10

does the plastic wrap trick help you lose weight?

Accepted Answer

No!: And it is dangerous.   Try eliminating 300 calories from your diet and doing 30 minutes of aerobic exercise every day.  You will creat a negative balance of about 600 cal/day which equates to about 1 lb of wt loss per week.

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My wife has stage 4 linitis plasica. it has spread to the liver. do you know of any clinical trialss?

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What in plastic makes it so unhealthy?

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Can botox make you look plastic?

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What happens if you ingest plastic?

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Is it safe to use plastic kettle jugs?

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Are plastic bags a bad idea to put food inside?

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Does hot sauce and plastic wrap make you skinny?

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