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Lung Cancer And Skin Rash
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Am i more likely to get skin cancer or lung cancer from smoking first?
Lung cancer: Other cancers linked to smoking include esophageal, kidney, bladder, lung, mouth, throat, and there are more. Stop smoking! ...Read more
Cancer (Definition)
Cancer is a group of diseases that is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth leading to invasion of surrounding tissues that spread to other parts of the body. Cancer can begin anywhere in the body and is usually related to one or more genetic mutations that allow normal cells to become malignant by interfering with internal cellular control mechanisms, such as programmed cell death or by preventing ...Read more
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Is skin cancer as deadly as lung cancer and so many other types of cancers?
It can be: Melanoma can be. Squamous cell carcinoma can be locally destructive. Basal cell carcinoma typically not unless genetic. Another rare skin cancer, merkle cell carcinoma can be very aggressive. Hope this helps. ...Read more
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Have lung cancer can a lump on the outside of the head mean anything?
Possibly: Lung cancer may spread outside the lung either locally or via blood or lymph channels. A lump on your head may or may not be related but it should be checked by a physician and may need to be biopsied depending on what it looks and feels like. ...Read more
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How long will it take for my skin and hair to go back to normal after radiation and chemo for lung cancer?
Weeks to Months: If the skin had a sunburn effect it take a few weeks after radiation to get back to normal. Hair takes longer with chemotherapy. When I see patients at the first follow up check at about 4 months there is hair beginning to grow about a 1/4 to 1/2 inch. It can also come back in different texture curly or straight opposite of what it was. Radiation to the head along with chemo slows it even more. ...Read more
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I have heard of skin cancer, lung cancer and many other cancers, but never eye cancer. Does it exist and is it fatal?
Yes and Yes: There two major types of eye cancer, retinoblastoma affects childern and melanoma affects older people. Both can be fatal. ...Read more
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Need expert opinions about skin cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, etc. Why does cancer attack a specific part of someone's body?
Biological process: The dna of any cell may mutate and continue to replicate with no end to it. The ability of cells to multiply and differentiate is expressed in the growth of a baby in 9months from a fertilized ovarian cell. From 1cell to a 9-10pound baby in 9months. That ability is in every cell of the body. If the off switch for cell division is lost, cells of any type may replicate indefinitely. ...Read more
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I keep hearing nightmares about whole head radiation therapy is it that bad for you for small cell lung cancer of the brain?
Its often therapy: Small cell lung cancer often recurs in the brain, radiation therapy before this occurs lowers the risk and improves survival. ...Read more
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My dad is 84. He has stage 4 lung cancer. Hie also has lung disease. His heart functions at 50%. He is on oxygen and is skin on bones. He still drives?
NOT "COOL":
Your dad's doctor should be consulted ASAP. It is his/her DUTY if a safety issue is involved to counsel your dad to give up his license or report the situation to the local State Authority (in MA. for example it would be the Registry of Motor Vehicles. BE AWARE SENIORS DO NOT WISH TO GIVE UP THEIR LICENSES IT IS A MATTER OF PRIDE AND DESIRE TO BE "INDEPENDENT"!! HANDLE WITH CARE!
Hope this helps!
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76 year old female with stage 4 small cell Lung cancer, also in the liver. Presenting with hand shakes & skin peeling off her hands- what's happening?
This sounds like: A response to chemotherapy. Since we do not know her medical history or treatment history it would be best to contact her treating health care provider for more information regarding this current condition. ...Read more
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What are the chances that this is breast cancer? I am young but have a very full family history of cancer on both sides of my family, skin cancer breast cancer lung cancer ovarian cancer the list continues, recently I noticed a lump on my left breast and
Hello, :
Hello, it is difficult to answer this question specifically for you without being able to see the images. In general, a radiologist, a physician that looks at medical images, will assess the shape, size, margins and density of a mass to determine the chance that it might be cancer. The radiologist may use mammograms and ultrasound images to gather this information. Radiologists will recommend a biopsy for any abnormality that has a chance of being cancer that is 2% or more. "Pointy edges" will raise the chance to greater than 2%. Therefore, I would follow the recommendation for biopsy.
The chance that this particular finding is cancer also depends on your age, personal history and family history. From your story I think that the most important factor is the family history. Having breast and ovarian cancer in your family will raise your personal risk. The risk is highest if it was a first-degree relative (sister or mother) that had breast or ovarian cancer. If it was grandmother or distant cousin, the risk for you is not as high. If it was mother or sister or both, this might be a sign that your family has a gene that raises the risk of some kinds of cancer. If so, I would recommend that you all talk to a medical provider that performs genetic counseling. This can help you decide if you want to make a special effort to reduce your risk or start special screening tests to help detect cancer early if it happens.
I see that you posted this question 28 days ago. I see that the biopsy likely has already happened and that you have the result. I hope that it was benign. If not, then I hope that you know that we have great treatments for breast cancer and most women are survivors. I will be thinking about you and hoping for the best.
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Woke up with my face near my armpit n hand resting behind my head. I kind of feel breathless could this be from inhaling deodorant? Lung cancer cause?
Deodorant enters: The body through the skin, w/little or none coming in through breathing. Please see your doc to rule out medical/breathing conditions. Breathless feeling MAY have been from your sleep position. Peace and good health. ...Read more
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Pain in right shoulder blade. Circular motion with head cause pain in neck when I go to the right. Heart attack, lung cancer or just muscle sore?
No heart attack: The pain probably is due to joint or muscle and is not heart attack,so you should see your doctor for evaluation and treatment. ...Read more
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76 yr old female with stage 4 SC Lung cancer & in liver. Not on treatment. Presenting with hand shakes & skin peeling off her hands- what's happening?
As noted before: It is likely that these findings are due to previous chemotherapy. Without the patient's historical and treatment information a definitive statement cannot be given. Contact the patient's health care provider for a meaningful answer based on known information about her. ...Read more
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Is it possible that it is a sign of skin cancer if you get a spotted rash on your chest?
Rash not cancer: A rash is usually not a sign of cancer. However, if it does not go away, seek medical advice. ...Read more
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65y.o. female has fever on and off for 3weeks and develop skin rash and dark colored urine and has basal crackle in lung so what could be the ddx?
Rash ,dark urine: Please go to ER immediately. May have infection/pneumonia/UTI. Endocarditis that results in low platelets and has petechia on skin and bleeding in urine Could be life threatening Go to ER ASAP whether 65 or 25 ...Read more
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Do you know if there are differnt kinds of dermatologists like that just deal with acne and rashes and moles but not skin cancer?
No:
The specialty will encounter all types of disorders of the skin. Dermatologists are all trained to examine biopsy and treat lesions.
That said some specialize only in cancer surgery most notably MOHS surgery involving skin cancers with resection and closure of the wound. Not all dermatologists perform this surgery.
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What does lung cancer look like?
See pic: Self explanatory. That yellowish mass is a squamous cell carcinoma of the right lung. This is an autopsy picture. ...Read more
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Can lung cancer spread in family?
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Individual entity. Not infection. Not communicable.
But with smoking, exposure, second hand smoke several family members can have cancer.
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If I smoke will I get lung cancer?
15%: 15% of smokers (>100 cigarettes in a lifetime) develop lung cancer. 80% of all lung cancer is caused by smoking. If you stop smoking, your risk of lung cancer decreases each year after stopping. ...Read more
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Could car fumes cause lung cancer?
Not likely: The vast majority of lung cancer is caused by smoking — i.e. First hand cigarette smoke. Lung cancer is rare in people who have never smoked. If car exhaust were an important contributor we'd see far more cancer in people who had never smoked. ...Read more
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Would a body scan show lung cancer?
May be:
A question of the form can A show B is almost always answered maybe, because you cannot completely exclude the possibility that it may or may not demonstrate the finding in question.
also, a mass has to have at least 1,000,000,000 cells before it is visible on a contemporary scan.
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Can garlic help metastize lung cancer?
Not sure ? you mean: Not sure? You mean but garlic will neither make lung cancer spread (metastasize) nor treat metastatic lung cancer. ...Read more
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How do u know when u have lung cancer?
Not easy: It is difficult to catch it early. Some people might benefit from regular screening. Symptoms are more likely with advanced cases, they include cough, weight loss, shortness of breath, chest pain .... Etc. ...Read more
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What is a good way to cure lung cancer?
Depends: This depends on the stage and performance status of the patients. Most of the time surgery is recommended. However certain early forms of lung cancer and advanced forms of lung cancer can be treated without surgery (ie chemotherapy and/or radiation) ...Read more
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How do I find out if this is lung cancer?
Physical and tests. : Physical exam, evaluation of risk factors, chest x-ray and ct scan would be the initial way of diagnosing lung cancer. ...Read more
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What is the best oral drug for lung cancer?
No good answer: You must talk to a cancer doctor (oncologist) as there are many types of lung cancer and the treatments differ depending on the type. ...Read more
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Where to go to get checked for lung cancer?
CXR is a good start: Contact your local American Cancer Society for info ...Read more
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What are the common symptoms of lung cancer?
Cough: The most common symptom of identified lung cancer is cough, followed by chest pain, shortness of breath, weight loss, followed by other constitutional findings. ...Read more
Lung (Definition)
Deoxygenated blood enters the lungs from the right side of the heart and travels to the lungs. When you inspire, oxygen flows into the lungs, transverses the capilliares and attaches to hemoglobin down a gradient. At the same time, co2 diffuses into the capilaries and is expelled with exhalation. Oxygen rich blood then flows to the left side of the heart and into the ...Read more
Rash (Definition)
A skin rash is a symptom in which a person has changes on part or all of his skin, such as color changes, bumps, blisters, oozing, peeling, ...Read more