Question 1

what are the tests for ureteral cancer?

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The ureters are the: Tubes draining urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Ureteral obstruction causes the pelvis of the kidney to swell and bleeding, gross or microscopic, into the urine. Ct's with contrast; cystoscopy with retrograde contrast injection define local extent and anatomy. Urinary cytology sometimes prove cancer, but treatment usually involves removal of ureter and kidney.

Question 2

what is the treatment for ureteral cancer?

Accepted Answer

The ureters are the: Tubes draining urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Ureteral obstruction causes the pelvis of the kidney to swell and bleeding, gross or microscopic, into the urine. Ct's with contrast; cystoscopy with retrograde contrast injection define local extent and anatomy. Urinary cytology sometimes prove cancer, but treatment usually involves removal of ureter and kidney.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of ureter cancer. how is it detected, and where usually aches? does the pain proclaimed due to blockage or by other mean?

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Bleeding/Obstruction: Tumor in the ureter can cause obstruction  of urine flow what will lead to pain. Bleeding in the urine is a common finding.Pain can be located anywhere in the abdomen or even in the back. A CT scan of the abdomen can easily detect the abnormality in the kidney or even in the ureter if the tumor growth is more advanced.

Question 4

i had a nephroureterectomy two years ago. at that time, there was cancer in the ureter only; none in kidney or bladder. now, there is one node that is suspicious for recurrence. chemo is advised. how effective is it?

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Tell us more: How did they find the suspected node? By scan ? Please tell us your age, ct or pet scans findings. Consult with your dr about the need for biopsy for confirmation of recurrence? Do not be shy. Ask about the extent of the disease, is it localized? Did it spread ? Is it the same cancer ? What type of chemo?
Keep in touch. ....We will be glad to help.

Question 5

hydrouterenephrosis with stricture of ureter. no stones found on ct. no previous surgery. worried this is cancer?

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Need work up: Need work up for obstruction at ureter , yes stone and tumor can cause, but more often a benign vascular band rather than cancer  is the cause , before you worry you need more work up . Direct visualization and by passing obstruction with a a stent catheter ( double j ) most likely will be one, speak to your doctor.

Question 6

ureter cancer pain is only proclaimed due to obstruction and is like colic pain? an ultrasound can show any tumor in ureter?

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Ultrasound: Yes ultrasound of the ureters can detect cancer of the ureters

Question 7

my 88 year old mother has cancer of the ureter, surrounding lymph nodes affected as well. she has chosen not to treat. what can we expect?

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The ureter: Is the tube connecting the kidney to the bladder.  She has two of each.  If she refuses treatment and understands that the tumor first grows, bleeds, blocks kidney, goes to those node, but later may cause pain and metastasis (travel) to other organs.  However, the other kidney will continue to function if it is already in good shape. Elderly people have different objectives. Take time to listen.

Question 8

hello my mum was nephrostomy because of breast cancer and her ureter obstacle so she is under chemioterapy . 2 days ago she did chemo i saw some white particles in her urin tub . please help me .

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Probably normal: Quite common to see flecks of tissue in nephrostomy tube  urine.  Sorry your Mum is having chemo for breast cancer.  If she is making normal amount of urine she should be ok.  If she can,  drink plenty of liquids.

Question 9

my thyroglobulin levels are 999 i'm on medication, does that mean presence of cancer? i have nodules but when checked 2012 they shrunk.

Accepted Answer

Thyroid cancer: If you don't already carry a cancer diagnosis, your elevated thyroglobulin Is most likely from thyroid destruction from autoimmune thyroiditis from either Graves' disease or Hashimoto's thyroiditis. 97% of all hypothyroid patients have Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Approximately 50 million Americans suffer from this.

Question 10

my dr is putting me on humulin r u-500 insulin. because i'm on cancer medication that is causing a 100++ increase in my numbers every day. my question is will u-500 make a difference? will it help my numbers? taking 228 units on u-100 now.

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U 500 insulin. : You may have a problem due to insulin antibodies?  Discuss with your team.  Check your glucose meter.

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What are the symptoms of ureter cancer. how is it detected, and where usually aches? does the pain proclaimed due to blockage or by other mean?

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I had a nephroureterectomy two years ago. at that time, there was cancer in the ureter only; none in kidney or bladder. now, there is one node that is suspicious for recurrence. chemo is advised. how effective is it?

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Hydrouterenephrosis with stricture of ureter. no stones found on ct. no previous surgery. worried this is cancer?

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Ureter cancer pain is only proclaimed due to obstruction and is like colic pain? an ultrasound can show any tumor in ureter?

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My 88 year old mother has cancer of the ureter, surrounding lymph nodes affected as well. she has chosen not to treat. what can we expect?

A member asked:

Hello my mum was nephrostomy because of breast cancer and her ureter obstacle so she is under chemioterapy . 2 days ago she did chemo i saw some white particles in her urin tub . please help me .

A member asked:

My thyroglobulin levels are 999 i'm on medication, does that mean presence of cancer? i have nodules but when checked 2012 they shrunk.

A member asked:

My dr is putting me on humulin r u-500 insulin. because i'm on cancer medication that is causing a 100++ increase in my numbers every day. my question is will u-500 make a difference? will it help my numbers? taking 228 units on u-100 now.

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