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Does chemotherapy impact the bones?

Will repeated radiation through chemotherapy cause my bones to become weaker?
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Can a biopsy be done through an imaging scan?

I have a lump in my right breast. Does a biopsy have to be done surgically? Can it be done through an imaging scan?
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I have skin cancer in several spots on my body. What can I expect from treatment?

I recently discovered that I have about eight skin cancer spots on my body. Next step is treatment. What can I expect?
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When is it the right time to move a loved one to hospice care?

My mother in law has cancer and is progressively getting worse. We want her to be comfortable. When should we be moving her to hospice care?
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Can radiation cause leukopenia?

My son has leukemia and is on radiation therapy to treat it. But his white blood cell count keeps going down. Is it possible for radiation therapy to cause leukopenia?
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My husband has a cancerous tumor. Would all the cancer be gone once it's removed?

My husband is going to have surgery to remove the tumor on his testicle. Unfortunately, it's cancerous. The doctors aren't sure that all of the cancerous cells would be gone...
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Can nuclear medicine help in treating cancer?

Is there a treatment possible under nuclear medicine for fatal diseases like cancer?
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What supplements can I give my child to overcome weakness after chemotherapy?

My son is undergoing chemotherapy and feels extremely weak. Are there any supplements I can give him to help with his weakness and fatigue, and make this process easier for him?...
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Can hemophillia be treated completely?

My sister was diagnosed with lymphoma when she was just 20 years old, and now, after 3 years of chemotherapy, her cancer is in remission. But is there still a chance for the cancer...
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What is the course of treatment for leukemia?

My nephew has been diagnosed with leukemia. I want a second opinion on what his course of treatment should be. It's in the first stage and his oncologist is already suggesting...
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How many chemotherapy sessions does a breast cancer patient typically need?

My sister in law was just diagnosed with breast cancer. We are in the early stages of understanding this diagnosis, and I want to be as informed as possible to assist her. So...
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Can cancer cells be removed surgically?

Is it possible to remove cancer cells from the body surgically?
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Can liver cancer be treated with interventional radiology?

My mother has been diagnosed with liver cancer. Can her cancer be treated with interventional radiology?
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Can chemotherapy cause restlessness?

After my son has chemotherapy, he is very restless and cannot fall asleep. Is this a normal side effect?
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How is nuclear medicine used to treat thyroid cancer?

I have been diagnosed with thyroid cancer and have also been told that nuclear medicine helps best in treating this. Can you please explain how would it work?
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When is radiofrequency ablation used in cancer treatment?

My mother is undergoing chemotherapy for her brain tumor. The doctor has suggested radio frequency ablation for her. Would this treatment be effective?
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My grandfather has cancer that has spread across his body. Should we put him in hospice?

My grandfather has cancer that has spread across his body. When should we put him in hospice care?
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Till what stage of cancer will the body accept a bone marrow transplant?

My son's bone marrow cells are becoming damaged due to chemotherapy. Is a transplant an option. Till what stage will his body accept the transplant?
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Should my child be secluded during his chemotherapy?

I am mother to a 8 year old who is undergoing treatment for blood cancer. Due to chemotherapy, his immunity has gone so slow that he often catches smallest of infections. Should...
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Is there anything I can do to prevent getting cancer?

I have a long line of cancer in my family. My grandfather, grandmother, and father have died from cancer, and my mother has recently been diagnosed with cancer. I am terrified...
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