Question 1

what is the icd 9 code for 2010 for keratinocyte cancers-- scc and bcc?

Accepted Answer

173.: The non melanoma skin cancers are the 173 codes and have a two digits following the decimal are site and type specifiers.

Question 2

are "a549" lung cancer cells a particular type or sub-type of lung cancer, or is this a generic code for lung cancer cells of all types?

Accepted Answer

Cell culture: A549 are cells that were isolated a long time ago from a lung cancer and maintained in culture for experimental purposes as a model for type II alveolar lining cells

Question 3

what is the icd-9 code for metastasis colon cancer and the cpt code to?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: The code for colon cancers is 153._. 153.9 is for colon cancer of unspecified site. There is a separate group of codes for metastasis and the site. The number after 153 is for the site of the primary tumor. 
I can't answer the cpt code question, because  there is not enough information.

Question 4

can you list some sorts of cancer that young teenagers might get?

Accepted Answer

Several common ones: Osteosarcoma, ewing's sarcoma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, hodgkin's, seminoma / dysgerminoma, medulloblastoma and pilocytic astrocytoma are the first that come to mind. Wilms and neuroblastoma more affect younger patients but may still appear at age 13-14.

Question 5

please list the types of food which help avoid in a big effect being diagnosed with cancer.

Accepted Answer

Fruits and veggies: Berries, grapes, broccoli, cabbage, tomatoes, tea, legumes, garlic and whole grains.

Question 6

why is there a chemotherapy shortage and a waiting list for cancer patients?

Accepted Answer

Variable: There has been some difficulty in getting hold of some of the older Generic drugs. Many companies have stopped making them because of the smaller profit margin. FDA has responsibility in working on this issue but it may take government intervention. In the meantime, your oncologist can often substitute another drug in place of the unavailable drug in most cases. Canada is another source to import

Question 7

can you please list the common causes of prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

None: There are no specific causes for prostate cancer. There is a link to family history but no other specific causes have been clearly identified.

Question 8

is there a list available for all possible blood tests to catch cancer in early stage?

Accepted Answer

Still waiting to hav: We are still waiting to have a good blood test for early detection of Cancer. So we have to rely on self examination of surface body parts like Breasts and skin for any abnormal growth or lumps . Screening tests like mammography, PAP smear and colonoscopy are useful. An annual physical exam for welness is another good way to keep a watch on your body. Any unexplained fever or weight loss are signa

Question 9

i am waiting on a scan from my doctors to see if i got overian cancer but its five weeks on the waiting list is there a way to speed it up i'm ill?

Accepted Answer

No screening works: Ovarian cancer is rare at 22 years old. Ovarian problems at this age are usually cysts and frequently self limited. Many scientific studies have failed to find a satisfactory test for screening for ovarian cancer that decreases mortality.

Question 10

could you list the thyroid cancer risk factors?

Accepted Answer

Radiation & genetics: Risk factors for thyroid cancer include: exposure to very high levels of radiation  (such as radiation treatment to the head and neck or fallout from such sources as nuclear power plant accidents or weapons testing), personal or family history of goiter  (noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid), certain inherited genetic syndromes (like multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes).

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What is the icd 9 code for 2010 for keratinocyte cancers-- scc and bcc?

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Are "a549" lung cancer cells a particular type or sub-type of lung cancer, or is this a generic code for lung cancer cells of all types?

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What is the icd-9 code for metastasis colon cancer and the cpt code to?

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Can you list some sorts of cancer that young teenagers might get?

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Please list the types of food which help avoid in a big effect being diagnosed with cancer.

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Why is there a chemotherapy shortage and a waiting list for cancer patients?

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Can you please list the common causes of prostate cancer?

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Is there a list available for all possible blood tests to catch cancer in early stage?

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I am waiting on a scan from my doctors to see if i got overian cancer but its five weeks on the waiting list is there a way to speed it up i'm ill?

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Could you list the thyroid cancer risk factors?

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