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What are the signs and symptoms of salivary gland cancer?
The most common early sign of salivary gland cancer is a lump or swelling in the area of the salivary gland, which is between your neck and your jawline. If you detect an area of swelling in your mouth, neck, along your jaw, or higher up in your face closer to your ear, see a doctor... -
What are the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer
The problem with ovarian cancer is that many of the symptoms are easily confused with digestive disorders and bladder problems, so the cancer goes unrecognized until it’s advanced. But in retrospect, many women with ovarian cancer realize they were experiencing unexplained symptoms for months, even n years, before their cancer was diagnosed... -
What are the signs and symptoms of bone cancer?
Bone cancer can have many different signs and symptoms because there are several types of bone cancer. There is cancer that originates in the bone, called primary bone cancer, and there are tumors that spreads, or metastasizes, from other locations such as the breast, lungs, or prostate, to the bone... -
FAQ: Does Sugar Feed Cancer Cells?
The short answer is no -- with a big qualifying "but." Glucose (sugar) is the primary fuel for most of the cells in the body, including the brain, muscles, and -- yes -- even cancer cells. It's the preferred fuel because it's easily taken up by most cells throughout the body to use as an energy source... -
Can laughter really help in treating cancer?
In my work running support groups for cancer patients, I've found that humor and laughter are highly important. That's why I call my support group Strength Through Laughter. Most people going through cancer treatment are in for a very bumpy ride, and laughter helps them face the ups and downs with resilience and a positive outlook... -
Can you get pregnant if your husband has leukemia?
The answer to this question depends on what type of leukemia your husband has and which chemotherapy drugs his doctor has prescribed to combat the leukemia. Leukemia is usually treated with a combination of various chemotherapy drugs and other medications. A few of these drugs cause infertility as a side effect... -
For a person who is in remission from blood cancer, would getting a tattoo be dangerous?
Probably not any more dangerous than someone who is not a cancer survivor. The challenges with tattoos are related to the needles, which have usual risks of carrying hepatitis, AIDS, and other blood-born infectious agents. However, patients that have a history of blood cancer can be more susceptible to infectious complications... -
I had a sonargram and my doctor told me that I had a small...
Upon reading this question, I had some thoughts. First, why was an ultrasound of your kidneys ordered? Are you having problems? Or, was this just an incidental finding on an ultrasound of the abdomen? -
Can you please tell me about Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)?
Myelodysplastic syndrome is a complex disorder that causes abnormalities of the blood counts. It is usually discovered by doing blood tests, where an anemia, low white blood cell count, or low platelet count is found. It is not really a cancer, but rather a blood disorder... -
What can we expect in the final stages of renal cancer?
You've been so strong for your family, while several things are going on. Let's address each one. -
Does sugar feed cancer cells?
Thank you for a great question. -
What is a breast fibroid and is it dangerous?
A fibroid is a benign growth in the breast that is solid, firm, smooth and usually painless or only slightly tender. -
What can we do to calm mom's coughing due to lung cancer radiation?
Based on the description of your mom’s cough and symptoms, it is difficult to establish if what you are seeing is related to your mom’s cancer, the one radiation treatment and or the possibility of an upper respiratory infection occurring in addition to the radiation treatment. -
How can I stop feeling resentful that my parent with cancer has become so self-involved?
Feelings of anger and resentment are perfectly natural. This is one of the things I hear most often from caregivers, and the first thing I always say is, "It's OK that you feel this way." Because of the cancer diagnosis, your father's life has been turned upside down, and so has yours... -
What do I do when my mother, who has ovarian cancer, expresses resentment about my siblings not coming to visit her enough?
It's easy for resentment to divide siblings when you're care giving for a parent with cancer, so you're wise to be concerned about this issue. And if your mother's complaining and resentment are making you uncomfortable, you need to talk to her about it, or it will damage your relationship with her, too... -
How do I help my parent with cancer stay positive and look on the bright side?
This very issue is why I call the support group I run "Strength Through Laughter" -- because it's so important to find those moments when you can laugh or feel positive, even if you're laughing through your tears. The most important thing is to never stop hoping... -
How can I stop feeling so guilty that I'm not doing enough for my mother?
The short answer is that you can't get your mother to stop making you feel guilty, because nobody outside yourself can make you feel guilty. Guilt is one of those things that we have to take charge of for ourselves and make our peace with. There's not a dial on your forehead that someone else can use to dial in guilt... -
What can my grandfather do to help him relax about his cancer?
There are two components to relaxation: physical and mental. First, your grandfather needs to be physically comfortable. Make sure he has a place to rest and a place to walk, if he can manage to exercise. If he’s receptive, suggest he get a massage, take a warm bath, or go to a yoga cla... -
How necessary is it to treat cancer?
Refusing cancer treatment is tricky. It depends on the type of cancer and how aggressive the cancer is as well as what, if any, treatment options exist as to whether it is a good idea to refuse treatment. -
Where can I find out more information about Castleman's disease?
In your search for information about castleman's disease, have you tried the American Institute for Cancer Research? They have an amazing amount of credible information at their disposal, and often will mail you information for free. Their web site is www.aicr.org, and phone is 1-800- 843-8114. Good luck...
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