Question 1

what does cancer look like on an mri?

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See below: This depends on the type of cancer and where it occurs. Usually, however, it shows up as a growth/mass and tends have tissues that light up with the intravenous contrast/dye. Sometimes it causes what's called "mass effect". Eg, a brain tumor may cause normal brain tissues to be displaced and compressed; a pancreas mass may cause obstruction of bile flow & thus jaundice, etc.

Question 2

skin discoloration on lip. what does cancer look like?

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Skin: Could be vitiligo. Should be checked out.

Question 3

what does lymphatic cancer look like?

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Many symptoms: It can look like painless bumps that you can feel - most commonly along the side of the neck. Or it can be unexplained symptoms such as weight loss, fevers for no apparent reason, fatigue, easy bruising, or intense itching of the skin.

Question 4

what does anal cancer look like?

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A Cauliflower: growing out of your anus

Question 5

what does tonsil cancer look like?

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Bulging lump: Usually, it shows up as a lump on the side of the throat in the back.  It can be painful or pain less.  If the tonsil looks swollen, red, or irregular shaped, then it needs to be biopsied.

Also, it can show up as swollen lymph nodes on the side of the neck as well.

Question 6

what does bladder cancer look like?

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Depends: Depends on how much it has evolved. Here is a good review on bladder cancer facts

http://www.Cancer.Net/cancer-types/bladder-cancer.

Question 7

what does cheek cancer look like and feel like?

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Usually: Red or white streaks or patches. Can have many different appearances. If suspicious get check by oral surgeon.

Question 8

what does cervical cancer look like from the outside of your body?

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You can not see: From outside of your body you can not see it or nobody else can see it.

Question 9

what does toenail cancer look like?

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Different : Appearances. Sometimes pigmented, other times not. If you suspect it..See podiatrist or dermatologist. You may need a biopsy.

Question 10

what does lip cancer look like?

Accepted Answer

Non-healing: Generally lip (squamous cancer) cancer looks like a dry, scaly sore that does not heal unlike a cold sore. Sometimes it may bleed. It is more common on the lower lip.

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