Question 1

best procedure to treat metastatic carcinoma?

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See an oncologist: Treatment for cancer depends on the organ of origin. For metastatic carcinoma, it will likely be use of some form of chemotherapy or targeted therapy. It varies for each different  organ of origin.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: metastatic carcinoma?

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Outside the cell: When the changes of carcinoma in situ extend outside the bottom  cells which are lined up in levels, it "invades" other parts of the tissue, therefore becoming invasive, ergo cancer.

Question 3

metastatic carcinoma omental tissue with unknown source men?

Accepted Answer

Need investigation: Need additional information, microscopic description  of biopsy, special stains done on  slides, is all work up done , any tumor markers done , what type of exploration of abdomen done during biopsy etc is needed  to point to primary source of tumor ( which is essential for correct chemotherapy )   with out this information any suggestion is unscientific guss work.

Question 4

what does this mean in pathology report? in summary, the findings from this needle biopsy are consistent with a reactive lymph node , with features suggestive of dermatopathic lymphadenopathy. there is no evidence of metastatic carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

: Changes found in the lymph node are not related to cancer, but to inflammation in the vicinity, further work up is needed to reveal possible source for the reactive lymph node.

Question 5

i have metastatic bc. i am very drug-sensitive. i have had a hard time with any drugs given for cancer. can my dr do a cytochrome p450 test to determine how a drug metabolizes? 4 drugs were tried and i have had severe reactions?

Accepted Answer

: Your request is very reasonable, and such metabolic blood studies are readily available.  Some of these surveys will also  reveal potential drug-drug interactions.  One salient issue will involve insurance coverage.  Explore this with your oncologist or internist.

Question 6

what is the new chemo drug used specifically for metastatic breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: There are many breast cancer drugs available for metastatic disease. Several drugs have been recently approved for use. These include lapatinib, pertuzumab, ixabepilone, abraxane.

Here is a list of approved breast cancer drugs;

http://www.Cancer.Gov/cancertopics/druginfo/breastcancer.

Question 7

i am on 2 cancer drugs (letrozole and ibrance) for metastatic breast cancer to the spine. i have started to have anxiety and then my blood sugars go straight up. can anxiety raise blood sugars?

Accepted Answer

YES IT CAN: So sorry about the cancer. Do you have diabetes? Stress can definitely affect your blood sugar. Try to be as healthy in your lifestyle as you can at this time. Best of luck to you.

Question 8

is there help for metastatic small cell carcinoma that i can live?

Accepted Answer

Consult Oncologist: We can not answer but suggest you consult a oncologist as the prognosis depends on the extent of disease including metastasis and many other factors.Only they can comment on the prognosis

Question 9

what is metastatic breast carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

Spread: Usually means spead beyond the local regional areas - that is to lungs, liver, brain, bones, etc.

Question 10

hi, 
i was asked to do rai for my metastatic papillary carcinoma(i had a tt)a year &10 months ago.i never had my rai.do u think my cancer spread a lot?

Accepted Answer

Need information: 22 months after total thyroidectmy for papillary adenocarcinoma of thyroid y you have  rai scan or rai  treatment  ? , you have to give more information,  even if you have  lymph node metastasis had rai treatment  , at 81 yr old , will not be as serious as it sounds, these are relatively very slow growing tumors , don't worry  you will be fine , speak to your doctor for more assurance , .

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I am on 2 cancer drugs (letrozole and ibrance) for metastatic breast cancer to the spine. i have started to have anxiety and then my blood sugars go straight up. can anxiety raise blood sugars?

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Is there help for metastatic small cell carcinoma that i can live?

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