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Can tumors be removed without surgery?

My friend has a tumor in a very delicate area on his spinal cord, and his doctor doesn't think they can remove it with surgery without damaging his spinal cord. Are there ways...
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What does bladder cancer treatment involve?

I'm 35 years old and I'm going to have tests to see whether or not I have bladder cancer. If I do have it, what should I expect from the treatment?
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Does an elevated CA-125 indicate cancer?

After a recent blood test, my doctor said that I have a high level of CA-125. I had trouble understanding him while he was explaining what this means for me. Is this actually...
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Can cancer spread after surgery?

I'm going to have surgery for my removal and I'm just worried if the cancer would come back, or spread to other organs, after the surgery is done. Does this ever happen?
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Is radiation therapy recommended for breast cancer?

My friend's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in the 2nd stage, and their family is weighing their options. I know that they're consider radiation therapy over chemotherapy....
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What approach is better for prostatectomy?

My father has prostate cancer and was given two options for his open radical prostatectomy-- a radical retropubic prostatectomy and radical perineal prostatectomy. He's not sure...
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How do you prepare for a whole body CT scan?

I'm going to have a whole-body CT scan at the end of next week. Is there anything that I need to do to prepare? This scan is to see confirm whether or not I have lung cancer....
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Should I get tests if I might have melanoma?

I'm 37, and I think I have melanoma. There's a mole on my arm that never was there before, and it's really concerning me. Should I get this tested?
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Is a hysterectomy recommended for cervical cancer?

I have a family history of cervical cancer and I want to prevent it from developing in me (my grandmother had it). Do you think I should have a partial hysterectomy for this?...
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Why does doctor only want to monitor child's leukemia?

My friend's son was diagnosed with leukemia, but his doctor doesn't want to do any treatment. . . or at least not yet. He only wants to monitor it to see how it progresses because...
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Is skin pigmentation common with radiation therapy?

The area where I'm getting radiation therapy for my tumor on my leg is now very red. Is this common with radiation therapy?
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Does frequent tanning put me at risk for skin cancer?

I'm 19 years old, and I go tanning a lot. Well, mainly in the winter when I can't go outside to lay out. I go as frequently as once a week. Does this put me at risk for skin...
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What's focal therapy for prostate cancer?

My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer, but because it's localized his doctor wants to try focal therapy with HIFU. What is this therapy?
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How effective are colonoscopies in finding tumors?

I'm a 40-year-old male, and I am scheduled to have my first colonoscopy next week. I need it because there's a history of colorectal cancer within my family. Are colonoscopies...
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Is acute myeloid leukemia rare in children?

My friend's daughter was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia recently, and thankfully her doctors were able to detect right away. However, is this type of leukemia rare in children?...
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Should I take my son to the doctor for his mole?

My son has a mole on top of his head, and I'm worried that it could be cancerous. What steps should I be taking to check it out? It doesn't look like it's gotten bigger since...
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Is radiation therapy safe for children?

My younger cousin was diagnosed with bone cancer, and she's 12 years old. My aunt and her husband decided that her best treatment option is radiation therapy, but I feel like...
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Does a thoracotomy carry a lot of risks?

My father is going to get a thoracotomy to remove a large tumor on his left lung. I understand that the recovery is going to a long time for him. But, I'm also wondering, does...
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How quickly does chronic myeloid leukemia spread?

My friend's 35 years old, and was recently diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia. Just last week. How quickly does this cancer usually spread, and what's the treatment for...
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What is the treatment for lymphoma?

My aunt was diagnosed with lymphoma last week, and she's going to discuss her options this Friday. What is the usual treatment for lymphoma? She's diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins,...
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