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With a history of cancer, how often should I undergo a test to be sure there are no cancer cells in my body?

I have a history of breast cancer and was treated for it in the past, it's now (thankfully) in remission. How many times should I do a test to make sure that there are no cancer...
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My mother is 72 years with a history of breast cancer. What are the chances of her getting the disease again?

My mother was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer at the age of 54 years. She had a mastectomy. What are her chances of getting a relapse of cancer at the age of 72?
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Can back pain be a symptom of lung cancer?

I am a 31 year old man and I smoke about 6 cigarettes a day. I do not drink alcohol or consume meat. I would like to know the possibility of a back pain being related to lung...
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Can an episode of sepsis in childhood cause the risk of blood cancer in the future?

I am a 27 year old woman. When I was 3 months old I had an episode causing sepsis which required me to be in the hospital for over 1 month in the NICU. Luckily the treatment...
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Is chemotherapy different for urethral cancer?

My father is 70 years old and has been diagnosed with urethral cancer. Is chemotherapy different for this form of cancer or is it still as invasive?
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Can topical steroid creams cause cancer?

I read in a recent article that using topical skin creams containing steroids could cause cancer. How true is this?
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What are the symptoms to detect colon and rectal cancer?

My father has been passing bloody stools and we have recently sent it to get tested. We're still waiting for the results, but we want to be aware of any symptoms that can come...
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Can blood cancer ever be treated?

My father has been diagnosed with blood cancer. While the doctor has recommended to start with chemotherapy, we want to know if blood cancer can ever be cured.
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Why did my brother's cancer treatment cause weakening of his kidneys?

My brother is 32 years old and recently underwent cancer treatment for a growth near his throat. However, after the treatment, the doctors have said that his creatinine levels...
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Cancer

Dear doctor, please, can you explain to me what does lymphoplasmatoid cells found in my blood film mean? I have free kappa and kappa/lambda ratio increased as well, bone marrow...
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Are there any general symptoms for cancer that one should look out for?

It seems cancer has become a very common problem these days. Are there ways to identify cancer risk early in life?
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Can cancer cause short-term memory loss?

My father is suffering from prostate cancer and his treatment has started. He is actually coping pretty well, but however he's become slow in processing information and is also...
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Living condition

So during chemo, a patient can’t continue chemo cause levels are too low and there is mold in the home, would this affect the patient's levels?
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Will a viral infection worsen my condition during chemotherapy?

I am 43 years old and I am currently undergoing chemotherapy for my breast cancer. I have completed 3 sessions of my chemotherapy so far, But I am now down with a viral infection,...
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What are the early signs of identifying skin cancer?

I have a history of skin cancer in my family as my mother and her two sisters also suffered it. Is the condition hereditary? Also, are there any early signs of identifying skin...
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Is leukemia curable?

Leukemia runs in my father's side of the family. Given any recent medical advancements, has leukemia become more easily treatable?
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Is skin loosening a normal side effect of radiation therapy?

My sister is undergoing radiation therapy for her breast cancer. However her skin is suddenly becoming very loose and has started sagging. Is it a noraml reaction of radiation...
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Typically how long does it take for radiation therapy to work?

We are considering radiation therapy for my husband who has been detected with first stage cancerous growth in his nose. How long will the radiation therapy ideally take to start...
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How will I know if my cancer cells are still alive?

I was detected with breast cancer a year back, however it was during the first stage. I underwent the entire treatment and the cancer cells haven't shown since then. What are...
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What is the after care required for a chemotherapy patient?

My father has been undergoing his chemotherapy. Although we are taking care of his basic hygiene at home, are there any other precautions we should be taking?
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