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Dr. Robert Morgan, MD
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Dr. Robert Morgan is an oncologist practicing in Duarte, CA. Dr. Morgan specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Morgan manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
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Dr. Robert Morgan, MD
- Duarte, CA
- Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il
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Dysautonomia? Or early thyroid cancer?
Hello You are an 18 year old male with blood pressure abnormalities. Your past medical history is likely unrelated to your blood pressure irregularities. The ranges that you READ MORE
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You are an 18 year old male with blood pressure abnormalities.
Your past medical history is likely unrelated to your blood pressure irregularities.
The ranges that you are presenting are not unusual. My suggestion to you would be to take your blood pressure once and record it. Blood pressure can change rapidly based on ongoing events.
It sounds to me like your doctor is keeping a close eye on your blood pressure. I think that your doctor needs to counsel you on necessary measures that need to be taken. You need to stop worrying about this and let your doctor follow this and handle the problem. Blood pressure issues are one of the most common issues in adults in medicine today.
Good luck.
You are an 18 year old male with blood pressure abnormalities.
Your past medical history is likely unrelated to your blood pressure irregularities.
The ranges that you are presenting are not unusual. My suggestion to you would be to take your blood pressure once and record it. Blood pressure can change rapidly based on ongoing events.
It sounds to me like your doctor is keeping a close eye on your blood pressure. I think that your doctor needs to counsel you on necessary measures that need to be taken. You need to stop worrying about this and let your doctor follow this and handle the problem. Blood pressure issues are one of the most common issues in adults in medicine today.
Good luck.
Neck lump question?
Hello. You have a marble sized painless lesion in your neck. It is unclear if this lump has been changing You are doing the right thing by making an appointment with an ent physician. READ MORE
Hello.
You have a marble sized painless lesion in your neck. It is unclear if this lump has been changing
You are doing the right thing by making an appointment with an ent physician. You could also consult a generalist or a surgeon to see you and examine you and advise you about further investigations that need to be performed. This is unlikely to be related to your previously experienced illnesses. A needle biopsy may be recommended.
Good luck.
You have a marble sized painless lesion in your neck. It is unclear if this lump has been changing
You are doing the right thing by making an appointment with an ent physician. You could also consult a generalist or a surgeon to see you and examine you and advise you about further investigations that need to be performed. This is unlikely to be related to your previously experienced illnesses. A needle biopsy may be recommended.
Good luck.
Breast cancer?
Hello You seem to have changes on the skin of your breasts. You are 22 years old. It is unclear if there are any palpable masses that are found on a physical examination. This READ MORE
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You seem to have changes on the skin of your breasts. You are 22 years old. It is unclear if there are any palpable masses that are found on a physical examination.
This is unlikely to be cancer. If you have obtained colored clothing or changed your washing materials it is possible that the color is resulting from these.
It would be best to see your general physician who can perform a physical exam and advise you.
Good luck.
You seem to have changes on the skin of your breasts. You are 22 years old. It is unclear if there are any palpable masses that are found on a physical examination.
This is unlikely to be cancer. If you have obtained colored clothing or changed your washing materials it is possible that the color is resulting from these.
It would be best to see your general physician who can perform a physical exam and advise you.
Good luck.
Can chemoembolization cure liver cancer?
Hello, Your question is whether chemoembolization may cure liver cancer. Your question however, is very general. There are several tumor types that may appear in the liver. READ MORE
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Your question is whether chemoembolization may cure liver cancer. Your question however, is very general. There are several tumor types that may appear in the liver. These include hepatoma (primary liver cancer) or a variety of tumors that may begin elsewhere in the body but travel to the liver. Many of these tumors may be treated with chemoembolization for palliation or control of the tumor in the liver, but is not a curative procedure.
Your question is whether chemoembolization may cure liver cancer. Your question however, is very general. There are several tumor types that may appear in the liver. These include hepatoma (primary liver cancer) or a variety of tumors that may begin elsewhere in the body but travel to the liver. Many of these tumors may be treated with chemoembolization for palliation or control of the tumor in the liver, but is not a curative procedure.
Can radiotherapy fix prostate cancer?
Hello, You are asking if radiotherapy is a standard treatment for prostate cancer. However, you don’t provide any further information such as your age or where the cancer has READ MORE
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You are asking if radiotherapy is a standard treatment for prostate cancer. However, you don’t provide any further information such as your age or where the cancer has been found.
You can obtain further information about treatments for prostate cancer online via the National comprehensive cancer network website? Www.nccn.org. They have a published webinar for advanced prostate cancer, but a webinar for locally advanced prostate cancer is coming soon.
Prostate cancer patients are divided into groups based on their age, tumor characteristics, and expected life expectancy. The risk groups are: very low, low intermediate , high and very high. Life expectancy starts with greater than 20 years, and decreases from there.
Treatments to be considered include observation with intermittent testing (observation), surgery, hormonal manipulation, and often radiotherapy or a combination of these treatments. These are based on the patient age and tumor characteristics and whether or not it has spread and symptoms that may occur from the cancer.
It is best to discuss all of these approaches with your physician and then make an informed choice.
Good luck.
You are asking if radiotherapy is a standard treatment for prostate cancer. However, you don’t provide any further information such as your age or where the cancer has been found.
You can obtain further information about treatments for prostate cancer online via the National comprehensive cancer network website? Www.nccn.org. They have a published webinar for advanced prostate cancer, but a webinar for locally advanced prostate cancer is coming soon.
Prostate cancer patients are divided into groups based on their age, tumor characteristics, and expected life expectancy. The risk groups are: very low, low intermediate , high and very high. Life expectancy starts with greater than 20 years, and decreases from there.
Treatments to be considered include observation with intermittent testing (observation), surgery, hormonal manipulation, and often radiotherapy or a combination of these treatments. These are based on the patient age and tumor characteristics and whether or not it has spread and symptoms that may occur from the cancer.
It is best to discuss all of these approaches with your physician and then make an informed choice.
Good luck.
Air pollution?
Hello You are a young mother who is concerned about the effects of aviation emissions on the air quality when one lives near an airport. This is certainly a concerning issue. READ MORE
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You are a young mother who is concerned about the effects of aviation emissions on the air quality when one lives near an airport.
This is certainly a concerning issue. Much investigation exists to measure the effects of aviation on air on the area of airports. The epa (environmental protection agency) and others have measured air pollutants near and further away from airports. It has been shown that emphysema and heart disease are more common in populations living close to an airport. Recently it has been reported that air pollutants have been observed even 10 miles away. Nonetheless the epa has published guidelines for airports to follow that describe safe levels of pollutants. Many groups are asking these groups to make the guidelines more stringent. The LA Times has recently reported a published study of planes exhaust. (Www.latimes.com entitled “planes exhaust could be harming communities up to 10 miles from LAX).
It is clear that more research needs to be performed and better guidelines developed for community safety.
You are quite concerned about the possible role of aircraft emissions on your child. These concerns are warranted but there is no solid data that relocation will be beneficial. Only ongoing research will lead to more effective recommendations.
Good luck.
You are a young mother who is concerned about the effects of aviation emissions on the air quality when one lives near an airport.
This is certainly a concerning issue. Much investigation exists to measure the effects of aviation on air on the area of airports. The epa (environmental protection agency) and others have measured air pollutants near and further away from airports. It has been shown that emphysema and heart disease are more common in populations living close to an airport. Recently it has been reported that air pollutants have been observed even 10 miles away. Nonetheless the epa has published guidelines for airports to follow that describe safe levels of pollutants. Many groups are asking these groups to make the guidelines more stringent. The LA Times has recently reported a published study of planes exhaust. (Www.latimes.com entitled “planes exhaust could be harming communities up to 10 miles from LAX).
It is clear that more research needs to be performed and better guidelines developed for community safety.
You are quite concerned about the possible role of aircraft emissions on your child. These concerns are warranted but there is no solid data that relocation will be beneficial. Only ongoing research will lead to more effective recommendations.
Good luck.
Is radiation treatment effective for colon cancer?
Hello, You are asking if radiation therapy is effective for colon cancer. This is a very general question and the answer depends on more information. Radiation therapy is used READ MORE
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You are asking if radiation therapy is effective for colon cancer. This is a very general question and the answer depends on more information.
Radiation therapy is used for at least three reasons. One is to treat the cancer when it is diagnosed. The second is to reduce the chance of a cancer recurrence following surgical resection, and the third is to treat symptoms due to the spread of the cancer to other parts of the body.
So it is not possible to decide on a clear answer to your question.
Colon cancer is usually found as a result of a biopsy performed as a portion of a colonoscopy. Often it it found on the tissue resected as a polypectomy. The usual treatment is surgery with lymph node sampling. Based on these results chemotherapy may be recommended to decrease the chances of recurrence of the cancer.
So unless the cancer has recurred, radiation therapy is not usually recommended in the treatment approach for this illness.
It might be best to ask your doctor for a thorough explanation of the recommendations.
Good luck.
You are asking if radiation therapy is effective for colon cancer. This is a very general question and the answer depends on more information.
Radiation therapy is used for at least three reasons. One is to treat the cancer when it is diagnosed. The second is to reduce the chance of a cancer recurrence following surgical resection, and the third is to treat symptoms due to the spread of the cancer to other parts of the body.
So it is not possible to decide on a clear answer to your question.
Colon cancer is usually found as a result of a biopsy performed as a portion of a colonoscopy. Often it it found on the tissue resected as a polypectomy. The usual treatment is surgery with lymph node sampling. Based on these results chemotherapy may be recommended to decrease the chances of recurrence of the cancer.
So unless the cancer has recurred, radiation therapy is not usually recommended in the treatment approach for this illness.
It might be best to ask your doctor for a thorough explanation of the recommendations.
Good luck.
How long is my uncle's life expectancy?
Hello, You are asking about the life expectancy of your 66 year old uncle with kidney failure and underlying cerebral palsy. His doctor is being very aggressive in testing his READ MORE
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You are asking about the life expectancy of your 66 year old uncle with kidney failure and underlying cerebral palsy.
His doctor is being very aggressive in testing his electrolytes and treating abnormal results conservatively. He has declined dialysis for his kidney failure.
His prognosis is difficult to determine. Based on this limited information the best estimate is a life expectancy of weeks to months. However with good care a year or two can be potentially unsurprising.
Good luck.
You are asking about the life expectancy of your 66 year old uncle with kidney failure and underlying cerebral palsy.
His doctor is being very aggressive in testing his electrolytes and treating abnormal results conservatively. He has declined dialysis for his kidney failure.
His prognosis is difficult to determine. Based on this limited information the best estimate is a life expectancy of weeks to months. However with good care a year or two can be potentially unsurprising.
Good luck.
What is this
Hello You are a 14 year old male person who has a lump getting larger on your chest. This is unlikely to be cancer. The only way to know for sure, though, is to do a needle READ MORE
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You are a 14 year old male person who has a lump getting larger on your chest. This is unlikely to be cancer. The only way to know for sure, though, is to do a needle biopsy and send the tissue to pathology and to the lab for cultures. At age 14 I suspect that you are going through a growth spurt and having hormonal changes. Glands in the breasts can be effected by these changes and sometimes may enlarge.
I suggest that you make an appointment with your doctor and let the doctor advise on diagnosis and treatment.
Good luck.
You are a 14 year old male person who has a lump getting larger on your chest. This is unlikely to be cancer. The only way to know for sure, though, is to do a needle biopsy and send the tissue to pathology and to the lab for cultures. At age 14 I suspect that you are going through a growth spurt and having hormonal changes. Glands in the breasts can be effected by these changes and sometimes may enlarge.
I suggest that you make an appointment with your doctor and let the doctor advise on diagnosis and treatment.
Good luck.
Cancer
Hello, You are asking if your 8 month old son can be around his step mother who is undergoing chemo and radiation for six weeks. There are really two issues here. One is the READ MORE
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You are asking if your 8 month old son can be around his step mother who is undergoing chemo and radiation for six weeks.
There are really two issues here. One is the possible exposure of the child to the radiation and chemotherapy. However the second issue is the possible exposure of the step mother to illnesses that can be transmitted by the child.
The answer to the first question is dependent on the type of radiation and chemotherapy. Under most circumstances the fear of exposure to the child is very very small. So unless the radiation source is implanted cutaneously it is unlikely that treatment would necessarily contraindicate care of the baby by his step mother. However, it is best if you could ask the treating oncologist about precautions that should be taken.
The second question is possible exposure of the patient to illnesses that can be transmitted by the baby. Chemotherapy can sometimes cause decreases in blood counts making the patient more susceptible to infections. If the baby is well and the counts are normal it is unlikely that illnesses can be transmitted to the stepmother. However, this is a legitimate question to ask the medical oncologist about what precautions should be followed.
Good luck.
You are asking if your 8 month old son can be around his step mother who is undergoing chemo and radiation for six weeks.
There are really two issues here. One is the possible exposure of the child to the radiation and chemotherapy. However the second issue is the possible exposure of the step mother to illnesses that can be transmitted by the child.
The answer to the first question is dependent on the type of radiation and chemotherapy. Under most circumstances the fear of exposure to the child is very very small. So unless the radiation source is implanted cutaneously it is unlikely that treatment would necessarily contraindicate care of the baby by his step mother. However, it is best if you could ask the treating oncologist about precautions that should be taken.
The second question is possible exposure of the patient to illnesses that can be transmitted by the baby. Chemotherapy can sometimes cause decreases in blood counts making the patient more susceptible to infections. If the baby is well and the counts are normal it is unlikely that illnesses can be transmitted to the stepmother. However, this is a legitimate question to ask the medical oncologist about what precautions should be followed.
Good luck.
What should I avoid after colon biopsy?
Hello You are asking what to avoid following a colon biopsy. An excellent discussion can be found on www.healthline.com. It is important to listen to the instructions given to READ MORE
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You are asking what to avoid following a colon biopsy. An excellent discussion can be found on www.healthline.com. It is important to listen to the instructions given to you by your doctor, however.
Usually the dietary changes discussed in the website above are for about 24 hours. Sometimes though avoidance of rough foods may be recommended for up to two weeks. It is important to drink fluids and juices to avoid dehydration for a day or so following the procedure.
Good luck with your procedure.
You are asking what to avoid following a colon biopsy. An excellent discussion can be found on www.healthline.com. It is important to listen to the instructions given to you by your doctor, however.
Usually the dietary changes discussed in the website above are for about 24 hours. Sometimes though avoidance of rough foods may be recommended for up to two weeks. It is important to drink fluids and juices to avoid dehydration for a day or so following the procedure.
Good luck with your procedure.
When can I go back to work after prostatectomy?
Hello, You are asking the question of “when can I go back to work after prostatectomy.” I am presuming that you are having a prostatectomy as a treatment for prostate cancer, READ MORE
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You are asking the question of “when can I go back to work after prostatectomy.” I am presuming that you are having a prostatectomy as a treatment for prostate cancer, however there are other diagnoses for which this surgery may be recommended such as benign prostatic hypertrophy.
There are several approaches to prostatectomy. The most invasive but common approach is a radical prostatectomy. However robotic and minimally invasive surgery can also be performed. There may also be recommendations for post operative radiation, hormonal or chemotherapy. So the answer to this question depends on the procedure performed and the pathological findings at the time of surgery. It is best to ask your doctor for recommendations regarding returning to work.
The answers also depend on the type of work that you do. Early returns to work may be okay if you do primarily desk work. For strenuous lifting or activity, longer recovery may be indicated.
Generally there may be a catheter in place for seven to ten days following surgery. You will likely be allowed to return home the day following surgery. Pain medicine will likely be prescribed by your doctor. Generally you can return to normal activity four to six weeks post operatively.
An excellent discussion of prostate surgery can be found online doing a google search using the question “when can I go back to work after prostate surgery?” There is an excellent discussion on “www.mayoclinic.org”.
Good luck.
You are asking the question of “when can I go back to work after prostatectomy.” I am presuming that you are having a prostatectomy as a treatment for prostate cancer, however there are other diagnoses for which this surgery may be recommended such as benign prostatic hypertrophy.
There are several approaches to prostatectomy. The most invasive but common approach is a radical prostatectomy. However robotic and minimally invasive surgery can also be performed. There may also be recommendations for post operative radiation, hormonal or chemotherapy. So the answer to this question depends on the procedure performed and the pathological findings at the time of surgery. It is best to ask your doctor for recommendations regarding returning to work.
The answers also depend on the type of work that you do. Early returns to work may be okay if you do primarily desk work. For strenuous lifting or activity, longer recovery may be indicated.
Generally there may be a catheter in place for seven to ten days following surgery. You will likely be allowed to return home the day following surgery. Pain medicine will likely be prescribed by your doctor. Generally you can return to normal activity four to six weeks post operatively.
An excellent discussion of prostate surgery can be found online doing a google search using the question “when can I go back to work after prostate surgery?” There is an excellent discussion on “www.mayoclinic.org”.
Good luck.
Breast
Hello, You are a 47 year old woman with a three month history of a skin lesion on your breast. It hasn’t responded to local therapy. A physician thinks it is a local irritation, READ MORE
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You are a 47 year old woman with a three month history of a skin lesion on your breast. It hasn’t responded to local therapy. A physician thinks it is a local irritation, but has referred you to a breast clinic for further evaluation.
A photo reveals a small lump inferior to your nipple.
I agree with your MD. The differential diagnosis (identity of the lesion) has a large number of possible causes. The most likely based on your doctors observation is that this is a benign lesion. However, a skin cancer or a breast cancer are on the list of possibilities. The only way to get a definite answer is to perform a biopsy which is a simple procedure. It can be an excision of the lesion under a local injection of pain medicine. Generally the soreness subsides within a couple of days given good care of the lesion including cleanliness.
The pathology report should be available within a couple of days.
Good luck.
You are a 47 year old woman with a three month history of a skin lesion on your breast. It hasn’t responded to local therapy. A physician thinks it is a local irritation, but has referred you to a breast clinic for further evaluation.
A photo reveals a small lump inferior to your nipple.
I agree with your MD. The differential diagnosis (identity of the lesion) has a large number of possible causes. The most likely based on your doctors observation is that this is a benign lesion. However, a skin cancer or a breast cancer are on the list of possibilities. The only way to get a definite answer is to perform a biopsy which is a simple procedure. It can be an excision of the lesion under a local injection of pain medicine. Generally the soreness subsides within a couple of days given good care of the lesion including cleanliness.
The pathology report should be available within a couple of days.
Good luck.
Should I schedule an appointment with a surgical oncologist?
Hello, You are a 27 year old woman who has a bruise on your breast with other symptoms. An ultrasound showed no abnormalities. Your OB thought that the abnormalities are due READ MORE
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You are a 27 year old woman who has a bruise on your breast with other symptoms. An ultrasound showed no abnormalities. Your OB thought that the abnormalities are due to a bug bite since over time the symptoms are improving. However the symptoms are not completely gone and you have an appointment with a surgical breast specialist for an opinion.
The only way to be certain that the abnormality isn’t something more serious than a bug bite is to have a biopsy of the affected area. Since this area is concerning to you it is wise to have a specialist talk to you and examine your breast. Because this might be expensive you might consider an alternative source for a second opinion such as your local county hospital which should be able to provide services to you despite your lack of insurance. You should check into local services at your county hospital.
The reason for this is the unlikely possibility that cancer may be presenting with your symptoms. Early breast cancers are very curable with appropriate therapy. If you are in Southern California you might consider City of Hope as a possible source for an opinion. They have had free care budgets for more than 100 years, but I am not sure about their current policies.
Good luck.
You are a 27 year old woman who has a bruise on your breast with other symptoms. An ultrasound showed no abnormalities. Your OB thought that the abnormalities are due to a bug bite since over time the symptoms are improving. However the symptoms are not completely gone and you have an appointment with a surgical breast specialist for an opinion.
The only way to be certain that the abnormality isn’t something more serious than a bug bite is to have a biopsy of the affected area. Since this area is concerning to you it is wise to have a specialist talk to you and examine your breast. Because this might be expensive you might consider an alternative source for a second opinion such as your local county hospital which should be able to provide services to you despite your lack of insurance. You should check into local services at your county hospital.
The reason for this is the unlikely possibility that cancer may be presenting with your symptoms. Early breast cancers are very curable with appropriate therapy. If you are in Southern California you might consider City of Hope as a possible source for an opinion. They have had free care budgets for more than 100 years, but I am not sure about their current policies.
Good luck.
What foods should I avoid after radiotherapy?
Hello, Your question of what foods to avoid following radiotherapy is very important. However, the answer to this question depends on the illness that is being treated and the READ MORE
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Your question of what foods to avoid following radiotherapy is very important. However, the answer to this question depends on the illness that is being treated and the area that is being treated. Radiation causes inflammation of normal tissues in the areas being treated. Therefore a cancer in the head or neck can cause different side effects than occur when other parts of the body undergo irradiation.
Also, people are very different in how they tolerate radiation. So it is important to listen to your body.
It is best to ask this question of the radiation therapist who is treating you. Oral intake is important during radiation therapy to maintain strength and keep side effects under control.
An excellent discussion of foods can be found online. Www.treatcancer.com publishes a discussion entitled “Top 5 ingredients of a healthy diet during radiation cancer therapy”. I would recommend that in addition to asking these questions of your doctor that you consult this or other similar articles.
Good luck.
Your question of what foods to avoid following radiotherapy is very important. However, the answer to this question depends on the illness that is being treated and the area that is being treated. Radiation causes inflammation of normal tissues in the areas being treated. Therefore a cancer in the head or neck can cause different side effects than occur when other parts of the body undergo irradiation.
Also, people are very different in how they tolerate radiation. So it is important to listen to your body.
It is best to ask this question of the radiation therapist who is treating you. Oral intake is important during radiation therapy to maintain strength and keep side effects under control.
An excellent discussion of foods can be found online. Www.treatcancer.com publishes a discussion entitled “Top 5 ingredients of a healthy diet during radiation cancer therapy”. I would recommend that in addition to asking these questions of your doctor that you consult this or other similar articles.
Good luck.
Vaping side effects?
Hello You are a 17 year old person who is concerned about the effects of vaping on you health. This is a process where drugs or other substances are reduced to a vapor and inhaled. This READ MORE
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You are a 17 year old person who is concerned about the effects of vaping on you health.
This is a process where drugs or other substances are reduced to a vapor and inhaled.
This is best compared to cigarette smoking where tobacco is burned and the resultant smoke is inhaled. Nicotine is inhaled along with tars and other products of the burnt tobacco. Tobacco has been shown to have an effect on the development of lung cancer and emphysema. Stopping smoking is a current medical recommendation to decrease the incidence of lung and other cancers. Persons who smoke find stopping to be difficult
Vaping and inhaling nicotine has been found to be effective in facilitating the stoppage of smoking.
There is otherwise little understanding of the detrimental effects of vaping. Many potentially damaging agents are used in vaping. It is expected that toxicity of agents that are used in vaping will appear as they did in smoking when more research is performed and published.
We hope that this is helpful.
You are a 17 year old person who is concerned about the effects of vaping on you health.
This is a process where drugs or other substances are reduced to a vapor and inhaled.
This is best compared to cigarette smoking where tobacco is burned and the resultant smoke is inhaled. Nicotine is inhaled along with tars and other products of the burnt tobacco. Tobacco has been shown to have an effect on the development of lung cancer and emphysema. Stopping smoking is a current medical recommendation to decrease the incidence of lung and other cancers. Persons who smoke find stopping to be difficult
Vaping and inhaling nicotine has been found to be effective in facilitating the stoppage of smoking.
There is otherwise little understanding of the detrimental effects of vaping. Many potentially damaging agents are used in vaping. It is expected that toxicity of agents that are used in vaping will appear as they did in smoking when more research is performed and published.
We hope that this is helpful.
Is it normal to have pain after a mammogram?
Hello, You are experiencing pain a day following a mammogram and want to know if this is normal. Mammograms are important X-rays used for the early diagnosis of breast cancer. READ MORE
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You are experiencing pain a day following a mammogram and want to know if this is normal.
Mammograms are important X-rays used for the early diagnosis of breast cancer. Most women do not experience pain with or following this procedure. However, some women report discomfort. One can do a google search using the question “is it normal to have pain following a mammogram?” An excellent website with a discussion of the experiences of women following mammograms can be found on www.healthimages.com.
Many women experience breast tenderness during their menstrual cycles. It might be wise to schedule a mammogram 7-10 days after starting your menses. Hormonal changes in the breast are less prominent at that time. It would also be advisable to discuss your symptoms with the therapist that is performing the exam for ideas on minimizing the discomfort. But this pain should subside in a few days. Please do not let this symptom discourage you from obtaining future mammograms.
Thanks.
You are experiencing pain a day following a mammogram and want to know if this is normal.
Mammograms are important X-rays used for the early diagnosis of breast cancer. Most women do not experience pain with or following this procedure. However, some women report discomfort. One can do a google search using the question “is it normal to have pain following a mammogram?” An excellent website with a discussion of the experiences of women following mammograms can be found on www.healthimages.com.
Many women experience breast tenderness during their menstrual cycles. It might be wise to schedule a mammogram 7-10 days after starting your menses. Hormonal changes in the breast are less prominent at that time. It would also be advisable to discuss your symptoms with the therapist that is performing the exam for ideas on minimizing the discomfort. But this pain should subside in a few days. Please do not let this symptom discourage you from obtaining future mammograms.
Thanks.
How long is the recovery from prostate radiotherapy?
Hello, You are asking the question about the length of time required to recover from radiation for prostate cancer. This question depends on the type of radiation that is administered READ MORE
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You are asking the question about the length of time required to recover from radiation for prostate cancer. This question depends on the type of radiation that is administered and more specifically if the radiation is being administered as a single modality of treatment or if it is being given following surgery. Both modalities have shown excellent results in long term control of this illness.
An excellent source of information can be found by doing a google search using the question ( How long is the recovery following radiotherapy for prostate cancer?). The website “www.ucsfhealth.org” FAQ: Radiation therapy for prostate cancer has an excellent discussion.
There are several methods of administration of radiotherapy. One most common method is external beam radiation. Brachytherapy which is surgical placement of a radiation source or radiation implants can also be used. Generally the side effects of treatment are similar. External beam treatment administers radiation over the entire pelvis in the area of the prostate gland. The urinary bladder and intestines are also effected causing inflammation and dysfunction of these organs. Pain and difficulty with either urination of passing stool are common. The symptoms usually occur after some number of treatments are given. The symptoms can last for two to six weeks following completion of treatment but are expected to improve over time. Fatigue is often seen as an effect of radiation.
However this form of treatment is very important for curing or increasing the time prior to further problems with the prostate cancer. It is important to ask this question of the radiation physician for advice on how to minimize symptoms during and following treatment.
Good luck
You are asking the question about the length of time required to recover from radiation for prostate cancer. This question depends on the type of radiation that is administered and more specifically if the radiation is being administered as a single modality of treatment or if it is being given following surgery. Both modalities have shown excellent results in long term control of this illness.
An excellent source of information can be found by doing a google search using the question ( How long is the recovery following radiotherapy for prostate cancer?). The website “www.ucsfhealth.org” FAQ: Radiation therapy for prostate cancer has an excellent discussion.
There are several methods of administration of radiotherapy. One most common method is external beam radiation. Brachytherapy which is surgical placement of a radiation source or radiation implants can also be used. Generally the side effects of treatment are similar. External beam treatment administers radiation over the entire pelvis in the area of the prostate gland. The urinary bladder and intestines are also effected causing inflammation and dysfunction of these organs. Pain and difficulty with either urination of passing stool are common. The symptoms usually occur after some number of treatments are given. The symptoms can last for two to six weeks following completion of treatment but are expected to improve over time. Fatigue is often seen as an effect of radiation.
However this form of treatment is very important for curing or increasing the time prior to further problems with the prostate cancer. It is important to ask this question of the radiation physician for advice on how to minimize symptoms during and following treatment.
Good luck
Can placing the mobile phone on the breast (covered by the shirt) for a few seconds cause a tumor? How much radiation do you expose yourself to by...
Hello, You are asking the question of what are the risks of developing breast cancer in a person who uses cell phones and carries the phone close to their chest. Much research READ MORE
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You are asking the question of what are the risks of developing breast cancer in a person who uses cell phones and carries the phone close to their chest.
Much research has been done to look at the risks of cell phone use and various kinds of cancer. The main risk appears to be the risk of brain tumors in smart phone users. One can obtain good information by doing an online search as documented below. Www.mayoclinic.org has a question answered by Edward Creagan, MD. “Is there any link between cell phone use and cancer. The answer to this question is controversial with data present in both directions with some data showing no connection and other data suggesting a small increase in risk. There is a good review published by the. National Cancer Institute www.cancer.gov.
There has been a recent paper by Shih et al. It suggests an increase in breast cancer among cell phone addicts and especially among women who sleep with their cell phones. The reference is: Yi-Wen Shih et al. The association between smart phone use use and breast cancer risk in Taiwanese women: a case control study. This was published in Cancer Managment Res 12:2020 and reviewed in the National Library of Medicine website nci.nlcs.nih.gov.
You are asking the question of what are the risks of developing breast cancer in a person who uses cell phones and carries the phone close to their chest.
Much research has been done to look at the risks of cell phone use and various kinds of cancer. The main risk appears to be the risk of brain tumors in smart phone users. One can obtain good information by doing an online search as documented below. Www.mayoclinic.org has a question answered by Edward Creagan, MD. “Is there any link between cell phone use and cancer. The answer to this question is controversial with data present in both directions with some data showing no connection and other data suggesting a small increase in risk. There is a good review published by the. National Cancer Institute www.cancer.gov.
There has been a recent paper by Shih et al. It suggests an increase in breast cancer among cell phone addicts and especially among women who sleep with their cell phones. The reference is: Yi-Wen Shih et al. The association between smart phone use use and breast cancer risk in Taiwanese women: a case control study. This was published in Cancer Managment Res 12:2020 and reviewed in the National Library of Medicine website nci.nlcs.nih.gov.
What activities to avoid after a radiotherapy?
Hello, You are asking what activities to avoid following radiotherapy. The answer to this question depends on the area being irradiated. All normal tissue can be effected by READ MORE
Hello,
You are asking what activities to avoid following radiotherapy. The answer to this question depends on the area being irradiated. All normal tissue can be effected by radiation. Small areas such as peripheral bones may have no side effects. Larger areas such as lungs or abdomen may become inflamed and shortness of breath or diarrhea can occur. Radiation also may cause fatigue or tiredness requiring a patient to nap during the course of radiation.
I would suggest that you ask this question of the radiation oncologist who is treating you. This person can give you instruction on recommended activities during treatment.
Good luck
You are asking what activities to avoid following radiotherapy. The answer to this question depends on the area being irradiated. All normal tissue can be effected by radiation. Small areas such as peripheral bones may have no side effects. Larger areas such as lungs or abdomen may become inflamed and shortness of breath or diarrhea can occur. Radiation also may cause fatigue or tiredness requiring a patient to nap during the course of radiation.
I would suggest that you ask this question of the radiation oncologist who is treating you. This person can give you instruction on recommended activities during treatment.
Good luck
