is lupus cancer?

Question

Is systemic lupus erythematosus a kind of cancer?

Answer 1

NO: Lupus is not cancer, it is a chronic rheumatological condition.

Answer 2

Lupus: Autoimmune disease, not cancer.

Answer 3

No: No lupus is an autoimmune disease.

Answer 4

No: Lupus is not associated with cancer. It is autoimmune disease.

Answer 5

Yes, new data: New data shows an increased risk of several malignancies especially non-hodgkins lymphoma in patients with lupus. However, the skin lesions of lupus do not turn into cancer which is often a concern for patients.

Answer 6

Malignant: By definition, malignant tumors are cancerous. A tumor is just an abnormal swelling - many times it is benign (no serious, imminent concern). But if it is found to contain cancerous cells, it is then malignant.

Answer 7

Cancers &: Tumors each grow locally, causing pressure and symptoms, but cancers have cellular abnormalities under the microscope and pathology, but clinically tend to travel (metastasis) to other organs.

Answer 8

Uncontrolled tumor: Tumors that for some uncclear reasons- have lost their control mechanism within the cells- thus grow more rapidly and have the capacity to invade the adjacent organs and spread beyond the primary organs- are cancerous.

Answer 9

I : I hope you have gotten this problem taken care of and your daughter is ok since it has been six days since you submitted this question. For future reference, any time a child swallows a non digestible object such as a quarter, you should either call your child's doctor or proceed to the er. An object, such as a quarter, can lodge in the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) and erode through which is a very serious medical problem. Another concern is that if the quarter is stuck high in the throat, the child can cough it up and have it relodge in the airway which is also serious. The child may or may not have symptoms and may be able to drink water without difficulty, so this is not a good test as to if the quarter is stuck. The safest thing to do is call your child's doctor or go to the er for a x-ray. An x-ray will be able to tell you if the quarter is in the stomach (just needs to be followed) or is lodged in the esophagus, throat or airway (must be removed). If you think it could be a disc battery (like in a watch) this is a surgical emergency and the child should be seen in the er as soon as possible for removal.

Answer 10

Ingested coin: Ingested foreign bodies may cause no symptoms, but "passing normally" is not a given. As a quarter is large, it is wise to at least examine a radiograph. After favorable findings of routine X-rays, healthy children may be given food and drink with repeat radiographs 24 hours later. More invasive procedures can and should be avoided, but the baseline exam mentioned is wise to guide decisions.

Answer 11

I : I hope you have gotten this problem taken care of and your daughter is ok since it has been six days since you submitted this question! for future reference, any time a child swallows an undigestible object such as a quarter, you should either call your child's doctor or proceed to the er. An object, such as a quarter, can lodge in the esophagus (the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach) and erode through which is a very serious medical problem. Another concern is that if the quarter is stuck high in the throat, the child can cough it up and have it re-lodge in the airway which is also a serious problem. The child may or may not have symptoms and may be able to drink water without difficulty, so this is not a good test as to if the quarter is stuck. The safest thing to do is call your child's doctor or go to the er for a x-ray. An x-ray will be able to tell you if the quarter is in the stomach (just needs to be followed) or is lodged in the esophagus, throat or airway (must be removed). If you think it could be a disc battery (like in a watch) this is a surgical emergency and the child should be seen in the er as soon as possible for removal.

Answer 12

? Really ?: If it made it into her stomach, she will readily drink fluids and if so there is no emergency. A trip to a clinic with x-ray capability could verify the presence and location of a quarter. If present you can consult with the staff on whether they think it will pass naturally or need to be retrieved. I wouldn't worry much at her age if it were a nickle/dime or penny, but a quarter is borderline.

Answer 13

Ask your Dr: The easiest and most reliable way is to ask your doctor for your stage.

Answer 14

Your doctor: They should tell you this either after the biopsy or after tests like ct or pet scans are done.

Answer 15

Unclear question: There is no clinical entity called lupus cancer. If you are concerned about systemic lupus erythematosus, please see this site for information. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000435.htm.

Answer 16

Lupus related?: There is no such thing as lupus cancer. At least as far as i can discover. There are researchers who believe that the risk of several cancers is higher for those with lupus - especially cancers related to white blood cells. Talk with the doctor who treats your lupus - this concern is common and hopefully you can be reassured. Best wishes.

Answer 17

Lupus/cancer: some signs of lupus, RASH, HAIR LOSS, JOINT PAIN, ANEMIA ,AND CANCER SIGNS DEPEND ON WHICH PART OF THE BODY has the cancer.

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