Question 1

could you tell me if steve jobs was a vegetarian how did he get pancreatic cancer?

Accepted Answer

Vegans get cancer: Simply being a vegetarian doesn't prevent you from developing cancer. Living a healthful lifestyle (food, exercise, avoiding toxins, etc.) does help to reduce that risk, but not down to zero.

Question 2

i do smoke in an average of 6-7 cigarettes a day.so am i a chain smoker?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: There is no medical definition of a chain smoke although i always considered it to be a person who picks up one cigarette as soon as the last one was completed.  You probably are not.  Nervertheless, there is no safe level of cigarette smoking and you need to quit.

Question 3

i do smoke in an average of 6-7 cigarettes a day. am i considered a chain smoker?

Accepted Answer

No: Chain smoking is lighting a cigarette from the one already being smoked to its stub.

Question 4

my female friend confessed she didn't love me since last 7 mths but unintentionally gave that impression. now she is guilty n i m worried about her that she may do something drastic n show our chats to friends/family to relieve her guilt. help?

Accepted Answer

Counseling: Maybe you or she would benefit from counseling. The communication in your relationship doesn't sound too healthy.

Question 5

i walk about 7 blocks a day and do tai chi. i weigh 166 im 56 years old how many pounds do you think i will lose a week?

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DEPENDS ON : How many calories a day you are consuming.

Question 6

i currently have laryngitis & it comes the same time evry year. i sing in choir & our concert is 10/7/2012. i have a solo. how can i get back voice?

Accepted Answer

Be careful: As soon as possible, you will need to see an ENT doctor who has a strong interest in voice.   Ent needs to visualize your vocal cords to determine if there are any nodules or lesions that may be affecting the quality of your voice.  It is possible you could make your singing and talking voice worse if you don't seek a medical opinion 1st. If it is simple laryngitis, there are ways to get you ready.

Question 7

35 m with normal chol aug 2015. eat 6-7 servings if fruits everyday after that. is this bad? should i reduce? if so how much is fine. bmi 22.3 no diab

Accepted Answer

No: The fruit is good for you as long as you don't develop diarrhea from it.

Question 8

i have a labtest result concerning kappa free light chain value at 36.44
and with a lambda free light chain value of 8.66
the kappa/lambdalight ratio as a value of 4.21
i am new paitient with this ...i would like to know the stage or prognosis?

Accepted Answer

High kappa: Your elevated kappa serum free light chains&amp;high kappa/lambda ratio is characteristic of  plasma cell bone marrow pathology seen in multiple myeloma, AL amyloidosis or monoclonal gammopathy of uncertain significance. A hematologist oncologist is best to direct further testing such as bone marrow biopsy, skeletal xray survey, whole body PET scan, urine electrophoresis &amp; immunofixation for diagnosis

Question 9

fibrosure says stage 4 cirrhosis, how can i help myself ? thank you, chris

Accepted Answer

Cirrhosis: What is the cause of the cirrhosis? Treatment options will depend on the cause. 
With any type of liver disease, one of the best thing you can do for yourself is to AVOID ALCOHOL to prevent further liver damage.

Question 10

treatment option for anaplastic large cell stage 4 - alk negative

i received 2 cycle of chop?

Accepted Answer

Very specific: This is a very specific question and can't be answered adequately in 400 characters. You should really ask this question to your treating physician since they will know all the specifics of your particular case.

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Could you tell me if steve jobs was a vegetarian how did he get pancreatic cancer?

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I do smoke in an average of 6-7 cigarettes a day.so am i a chain smoker?

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I do smoke in an average of 6-7 cigarettes a day. am i considered a chain smoker?

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My female friend confessed she didn't love me since last 7 mths but unintentionally gave that impression. now she is guilty n i m worried about her that she may do something drastic n show our chats to friends/family to relieve her guilt. help?

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I walk about 7 blocks a day and do tai chi. i weigh 166 im 56 years old how many pounds do you think i will lose a week?

A member asked:

I currently have laryngitis & it comes the same time evry year. i sing in choir & our concert is 10/7/2012. i have a solo. how can i get back voice?

A member asked:

35 m with normal chol aug 2015. eat 6-7 servings if fruits everyday after that. is this bad? should i reduce? if so how much is fine. bmi 22.3 no diab

A member asked:

I have a labtest result concerning kappa free light chain value at 36.44 and with a lambda free light chain value of 8.66 the kappa/lambdalight ratio as a value of 4.21 i am new paitient with this ...i would like to know the stage or prognosis?

A member asked:

Fibrosure says stage 4 cirrhosis, how can i help myself ? thank you, chris

A member asked:

Treatment option for anaplastic large cell stage 4 - alk negative i received 2 cycle of chop?

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