Questions About Cancer Treatments

1. How does Genzar chemotherapy work, and what is the difference between singular dose and combination chemo treatments?

   Question - may name is joe and iam elsa husband she is been sufering whih lung cancer after breast cancer on 2001 and stay till 2009, came back in her longs, since then dr. is been using gemzar and taxotere one week both then nex week texotere and rest for 2 weeks and keep the cyclo and after scan test he said...
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2. What questions should you ask doctor about what is going to happen if mother stops chemo?

   Question - There are two considerations here. The first is what questions to ask in front of your mother and the other is what questions to ask without her present. These may vary a little depending on how strong and inquisitive your mother is. In front of the mother I would recommend:
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3. Is chemo effective in treating squarmous cell cancer of the vulva?

   Question - Squamous cell cancer of the vulva is treated differently depending on the stage and the size of the tumor area. You need to have a thorough discussion of treatment options with your doctor and ask if chemotherapy will be a component in your treatment. Early stage cancers of the vulva are typically treated with excision or laser surgery...
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4. What is platinum chemo?

   Question - Platinum chemotherapy is the term for treatment with one of the chemotherapy drugs that contain derivatives of the metal platinum. The platinum damages the DNA of the cancer cells and stops them from dividing. The oldest platinum chemotherapy drug is Cisplatin; newer drugs Carboplatin and Oxaliplatin were developed to have fewer side effects...
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5. How do we decide when to stop chemotherapy that's not working?

   Question - This is a very hard conversation to have, when the doctor acknowledges that cancer treatment is no longer achieving results. You and your father have to weigh the negative aspects of treatment, such as uncomfortable and painful side effects, against your father's need to keep seeking a cure...
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6. When the doctor prescribes a narcotic painkiller, don't we need to worry about addiction?

   Question - No, at this point you don't need to worry about addiction. The concern about painkillers and addiction is actually one of the biggest myths about pain management when it comes to serious diseases like cancer. When someone is in serious pain, pain medication functions differently in the body than when someone who's not in pain takes it...
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7. Can cancer be treated as aggressively if you have COPD?

   Question - In most cases, having COPD shouldn't affect how aggressively doctors can treat cancer. A big European comparative study was completed recently asking and answering this exact question. What the researchers concluded was that having COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) did not in most cases influence the type of treatment doctors chose for patients...
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8. What should I feed my dad to help him keep weight on?

   Question - Many cancer patients have an ongoing struggle with nausea, loss of appetite, and weight loss. It's really hard to see your dad lose weight as he battles cancer. Here are some ways to help your dad prevent and treat nausea. As far as appetite goes, talk to your father about what appeals to him; he's more likely to eat if it's something he wants...
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9. Doctor recommends quitting chemo. Is this common?

   Question - It sounds like your doctor did not explain clearly and you need to speak to her again and ask for clarification. Doctors recommend stopping chemo for several reasons. It may be that your body is not tolerating the chemotherapy well and the doctor wants you to take a break for healing...
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10. How can I get the doctor to be more responsive when my mother has side effects from chemotherapy?

    Question - I hear this question all the time from family members, because so often we don't have a personal relationship with our doctors anymore. As a caregiver, you are your parent's representative, and you may have to be very assertive about asking the doctor to help you provide good care.
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11. My mom had an in-situ mass removed and we're reluctant for her to do radiation therapy. Thoughts?

    Question - The most important point is to discuss these ideas with your mother to see what her priorities and goals of care are. For many people, the balance between quality of life with length of life is important to think about and discuss. As people age, their health and energy deteriorate slowly or quickly, depending on the person...
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12. Is there a cure for brain cancer?

    Question - There is not any ''cure'' for brain cancer. If it is caught in the early stage, it is possible to remove the cancerous tissue and make attempts to keep it from coming back. Usual treatment is surgery and radiation. Later appointments will need to be scheduled to make sure the cancer stays in remission...
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13. My sister's breast cancer spread to her spine, is this still treatable?

    Question - I had wanted to read what had been written, since I have breast cancer and it moved to my spine in 3 spots
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14. How is Carboplatin used to treat uterine cancer?

    Question - Carboplatin is a chemotherapy agent used to treat many cancers including uterine/endometrial cancer. The chemotherapy itself stops the cancer cells from dividing thus not allowing them to grow and spread. It is used quite often in endometrial cancer alongside other drugs and radiation and surgery...
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15. What is tomo radiation treatment for throat cancer?

    Question - Tomo therapy is a type of radiation treatment used for throat cancer. Tomo therapy uses a quick CT scan before each treatment is given to ensure the patient is aligned correctly. A computer then caculates the treatment plan and coordinates treatment delivery. It is used to treat big and little tumors, and is said to be the future of radiation therapy...
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16. What is the treatment for end stage throat cancer?

    Question - Treatment for end-stage throat cancer is virtually the same for end-stage treatment of any other cancer. However, radiation may still be used to help alleviate pain from large tumors. The focus is no longer on curing or prolonging life but improving what time the person has left...
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17. What is the treatment of metastatic throat cancer?

    Question - With metastatic throat cancer the cancer has spread throughout the body and is no longer only located in the throat, or neck, region. Typically, surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy are the main treatments for metastatic throat cancer. Surgeons will try to remove cancerous lymph nodes to prevent the further spread of the disease...
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18. What happens if thyroid cancer is left untreated?

    Question - The answer to what if thyroid cancer is left untreated isn't pretty. The disease will kill you. Airway obstruction, vascular invasion, in addition to distant metastases will cause complications and, ultimately, death. This is a sad state of affairs because thyroid cancer is usually a curable disease...
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19. What are the dangers of radiation treatment for thyroid...

    Question - The dangers of radiation treatment for thyroid cancer is not all fully understood. For example, researchers say that it can increase your risk of later developing leukemia. But doctor's disagree on just how great this risk really is. The largest studies to date indicate the risk is actually quite small...
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20. How much does thyroid cancer treatment cost?

    Question - The cost of cancer treatment cannot be determined by a simple number. There are a number of factors involved in determining how much treatment will cost. The first consideration in the cost of cancer treatment would be in determining the amount of insurance coverage...
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21. Does radioactive iodine treatment for thyroid cancer cause...

    Question - I've never heard of anyone gaining weight after radioactive iodine therapy. You may think you are gaining weight after radioactive iodine therapy, but more likely it's just the residual effects of going off thyroid replacement therapy in order to prepare for the treatment...
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22. Can cordyceps mushrooms help treat thyroid cancer?

    Question - Good question. I don't know of any studies that have shown a direct link between cordyceps mushrooms and thyroid cancer treatment. However, I do know that there is preliminary research that suggests that these mushrooms may—I REPEAT MAY— inhibit the growth of malignant tu...
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23. What is thyroid cancer suppression therapy?

    Question - I'm not totally sure. But I think when you ask about thyroid cancer suppression therapy you probably mean thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) suppression therapy. This therapy reduces the amount of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in your body...
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24. How much does uterine cancer treatment cost?

    Question - The cost of treating uterine cancer will depend on your insurance benefits. Generally, if you do not have insurance and can't get assistance from the government, you can expect to pay upwards of $100,000 for treatment. Be sure to talk to the doctors offices, as well as anesthesia, the hospital, and...
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25. What happens if uterine cancer is left untreated?

    Question - I think the answer to 'what if uterine cancer is untreated?' is that it would progress to its final stage. That’s called stage IV, and it’s where the cancer has spread outside the pelvic area into the bladder, rectum, or other parts of the body.
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26. What happens when chemotherapy doesn't work on uterine...

    Question - If you’re thinking about when chemotherapy doesn’t work + uterine cancer worries, one thing I can offer is that chemo usually isn’t the primary method of treating uterine cancer. Surgery is the first line of attack, and if the cancer is caught early, that can be totally effective at removing it.t...
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27. What are Trilogy treatments for brain cancer?

    Question - Trilogy is an image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) machine used in the treatment of many forms of cancer, including brain cancer. Trilogy treatment for brain cancer combines the capabilities of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), 3D conformal radiotherapy...
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28. What is the treatment for end stage brain cancer?

    Question - Brain cancer is a cancer that the medical community knows little about. At the final stage of brain cancer treatment is hard in this case. If it is possible at this stage there are several treatments that can be used. The problem is that at end stage brain cancer it is sometimes too late for treatment due to the fact that the cancer has widely spread...
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29. What is targeted radiation therapy for brain cancer?

    Question - Radiation therapy uses radiation on the affected area, in hopes to kill or stop cancer cells. There are many types, and the targeted radiation therapy just means that it's targeting the cancer cells.
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30. What happens if brain cancer is left untreated?

    Question - Brain cancer is like most cancer, it is made up of cancerous cells. If it caught early a patient can live a long cancer free life. However if the cancer is not treated it will expand and spread its deadly poison to other parts of the brain and eventually to other organs. And finally it may cause death...
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31. How much does brain cancer treatment cost?

    Question - Depending on if the patient has health insurance or not, from what I have found on different sources it could be as much as $200,000 but may be as low as $80,000. You also have to factor in what kind of treatment the patient is getting. Also student hospitals have lower rates.
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32. What are new treatments for brain cancer?

    Question - A physician at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center has developed a capsule that combines temozolomide and etoposide, two cancer fighting drugs. It is proposed that this could be a possible replacement for chemotherapy. Studies are being carried out. In the meantime, the drug Avastin has been approved by the FDA as brain cancer treatment...
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33. What should I expect from kidney cancer surgery?

    Question - For any cancer use 35% pharmaceutical Oxigen Peroxide concentration -4-5 drops-in a 8-10 ounce glass of distilled water. Cancer cells die in the presence of Oxigen.Drink 4-6 glasses daily for 2 weeks, stop 2-3 days and continue as before.
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34. How much does kidney cancer treatment cost?

    Question - The Chief Medical Officer for the American Cancer Society says that there are three main things that can affect the cost of kidney cancer: how good your insurance and savings are, whether the cancer has spread, and the cost of medication. Luckily, there are resources that can help with the cost of treatments...
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35. What is the treatment for kidney cancer?

    Question - Providing you are fit for the operation, nephrectomy, full or partial removal of the affected kidney, is the first approach.
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36. Is there a cure for kidney cancer?

    Question - According to cancer.gov, there are different options for people who have Renal Cell Cancer (or cancer in the kidneys). One of the options is to surgically remove all or part of the kidney. Through surgery, either the tumor and some tissue around it or the whole kidney will be removed...
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37. What happens if kidney cancer is left untreated?

    Question - If kidney cancer is left untreated the patient will likely go into end stage renal failure. This would cause the person to not be able to filter out nutrients from the waste and would cause the person to become very ill. This is what usually results in a painful and uncomfortable death.
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38. How much does mouth cancer treatment cost?

    Question - No one could give you that cost because each case is unique. It depends on the hospital and their fees. It also depends on what stage you are in your cancer and how much treatment you have to receive. Only after a course of treatment has taken place then you will start getting some bills.
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39. What happens if mouth cancer is left untreated?

    Question - If untreated, oral cancer will just spread and deteriorate your mouth and jaw. Eventually, the pain will be enough to where only a liquid diet can be tolerated and breathing assistance will become necessary. Cancers in other areas like the bone will occur.
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40. Will taking vitamins make my cancer worse?

    Question - I see no reason not to take vitamins if you think that they might help. I do not believe that vitamins should take the place of help from an oncologist, but I also do not believe it hurts to take them. Doctors can get concerned if they feel people are not seeking the best treatment they can...
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41. What should we expect after dad's prostate surgery?

    Question - His individual treatment plan will depend on what stage his prostate cancer is post surgery. Based on the staging, he will fall into one of the following treatment options and one of the choices could be watchful waiting.
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42. Will Abraxane work on uterine cancer?

    Question - I can't seem to find any sources that link Abraxane to being effective on uterine cancer. Seems to be a good treatment for breast cancer however.
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43. What is good nutrition for patients with uterine cancer?

    Question - I believe that, as with most cancers, good nutrition for uterine cancer is about getting adequate nutrition with a balanced diet, and trying to keep your weight up. Cancer and treatment can cause a lot of weight loss, but your body is stronger and better able to heal if you keep a healthy weight.
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44. Can wi-fi signals cause brain cancer?

    Question - It is not known whether wi-fi signals can cause brain cancer. For that matter, doctors do not know if any similar device such as cell phones or headsets can cause cancer. It may be a decade before we really know what happens.
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45. How much does throat cancer treatment cost?

    Question - There is not one definite set of cost. This is determined by the severity of your cancer, where you are located in the country and the usual charge of your surgeon or hospital. In addition the cost will be according to your insurance policy, what is covered and what is excluded. Needless to say it will be in the hundred of thousands...
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46. What are hormone therapy options for prostate cancer?

    Question - My husband was on hormone injections three months before, during and after proton beam treatments for a total of 18 months. The side effects of the injections took an additional 6 months to disappear.
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47. What is a good diet for bladder cancer patients?

    Question - The best recommendation for bladder cancer patients is to avoid grease food. It is also recommended for patients with bladder cancer to try and eat more fruits and vegetables. Eleven servings of fruits and vegetables is the recommendation for patients infected with bladder cancer.
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48. Can a TB vaccine be used for bladder cancer treatment?

    Question - Yes the BGC vaccine which is used for tuberculosis can be used to treat early cancer of the bladder. (Stage 2 bladder cancer.) After the cancer is removed from the bladder, the BGC vaccine is injected into the bladder through a catheter to help prevent the regrowth of new cancer cells...
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49. What is good nutrition for patients with liver cancer?

    Question - I'm not a dietitian, and I'd consult one if I had liver cancer or was caring for someone with liver cancer. In another answer about good nutrition for liver cancer, I listed what I've read online about the topic.
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50. What herbs help cure liver cancer?

    Question - I hesitate to answer this because taking herbs for liver cancer isn't something you should do without the close guidance of a healthcare practitioner, whether it be an experienced herbalist or a doctor. Using the wrong herbs for your specific condition can do more harm than good. And it's hard to know on your own the best herbs that help cure liver cancer...
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51. How does chemotherapy work in liver cancer patients?

    Question - Liver cancer and chemotherapy don't typically go well together. I read on The American Cancer Society website (where they have a good explanation of various liver cancer treatments) that liver cancer doesn't respond to most chemo drugs. Most studies, they say, haven't shown that chemo helps liver cancer patients live longer...
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52. What are liver cancer treatment options when chemo doesn't...

    Question - I was wondering about liver cancer options when chemo doesn't work, too, because I read that liver cancer doesn't respond well to most chemo drugs.
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53. How much does liver cancer treatment cost?

    Question - I hate to say it depends, but liver cancer treatment costs will depend -- on how advanced the disease is, what treatments you need, the length of hospitalization, and what after-treatment you need.
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54. What happens if liver cancer is left untreated?

    Question - Depending on the stage of liver cancer I was diagnosed with, I'd want to know about leaving liver cancer untreated, too. From what I've been reading, some of the treatments at some stages don't actually help cure the cancer or even extend life expectancy...
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55. What are the side effects of BCG treatment for bladder...

    Question - From what I understand, BCG treatment for bladder cancer side effects are usually mild. They can include:
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56. Can Tribulus help fight testicular cancer?

    Question - I've read a little bit about tribulus and testicular cancer. Tribulus terrestric is thought to be a diuretic and urinary antiseptic, and it contains sterols that might protect the prostate from swelling and cancer. It is supposed to improve the synthesis of testosterone.
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57. What are testicular cancer treatment costs?

    Question - Testicular cancer treatment costs will depend on the treatment you receive and for how long. I can't even give you a ballpark answer, because I think they vary so much. But I can point you to some good resources I found.
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58. Does Lupron prostate cancer treatment do more harm than...

    Question - Lupron stops the hormone testosterone from growing inside the patient's body. Prostate cancer feeds off testosterone, helping the cancer grow and spread. Since the prostate is found in the men's genitals where testosterone is produced, blocking the hormone essentially blocks the growth and spread of cancer...
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59. Can Lycopene help fight prostate cancer?

    Question - The jury is out on lycopene and prostate cancer. Initially, a lot of studies showed that people who lived in areas with diets high in tomatoes had lower rates of certain cancers, in particular prostate cancer.
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60. What is the treatment for prostate cancer?

    Question - I'm still searching for the best treatment. My late grand father, my late uncle and my late father for that matter all died of prostate cancer. Hard luck of them because they only realised that they had the cancer when it was on stage 4. Chemoteraphy did not help at all. Hormone injection still did work out...
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61. Can Zometa help treat prostate cancer?

    Question - Although Zometa does not directly treat the cause of prostate cancer, it can be used to treat a painful side-effect of cancer. As prostate cancer commonly spreads to an individual's bones (a process known as bone metastases), bone fractures and brakes are common in individuals with advanced prostate cancer...
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62. Can Zyflamend help treat prostate cancer?

    Question - Possibly. Zyflamend is an anti-inflammatory product that consists of several different natural ingredients. So working in concert, they should help.
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63. What is BEP chemotherapy for testicular cancer?

    Question - BEP chemotherapy for testicular cancer is one of the cocktails that's used for treatment. It stands for bleomycin, etoposide, and cisplatin. BEP uses more Bleomycin and less Cisplatin and Etoposide than some other recipes.
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64. What is BET chemotherapy for testicular cancer?

    Question - Hmm. Where did you hear about BET chemotherapy for testicular cancer? I can only find reference to BEP, which stands from bleomycin, etoposide, and cisplatin.
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65. Does testicular cancer require testicle removal?

    Question - Yes, testicular cancer testicle removal is one of the first things done when testicular cancer is diagnosed. From my understanding, to confirm the diagnosis, surgery for the biopsy is necessary. This procedure is called an orchiectomy.
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66. What is a natural cure for liver cancer?

    Question - Well, it depends on how you define "natural," but one natural cure for liver cancer that I read about is the Controlled Amino Acid Therapy. It uses the chemical reactions of amino acids, foods, and nutritional supplements to stop the development of cancer cells.
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67. Can Graviola help treat stomach cancer?

    Question - As far as I know, there’s no significant link between Graviola and stomach cancer. Still, if you’re interested in alternative cancer therapies, Graviola might be a good one to check out. It’s a plant that comes from the Amazon rainforest and was promoted in the U.S. around the year 2000 as an herbalherbal remedy for various kinds of cancer...
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68. Can Prilosec help treat stomach cancer?

    Question - No, for stomach cancer Prilosec is not a good choice. In fact, Prilosec is a drug developed to help specifically with the symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), heartburn, and ulcers, not stomach cancer, and some people even think that long-term use of drugs like Prilosec can increase your risk of developing stomach cancer...
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69. What therapy is available for bone cancer?

    Question - Found information on mayo clinic.com
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70. Can a heating pad provide relief for bone cancer?

    Question - According to cancer-pain.org, a website that lists many different options for cancer pain, a heating pad can provide relief by relaxing muscles and reducing spasms. However, they warn not to heat tumor sites or areas that have recently been radiated...
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71. How is secondary bone cancer treated?

    Question - I've also read that secondary bone cancer treatment might include stem cell or bone marrow transplantation.
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72. Does chemo work on stomach cancer?

    Question - Chemotheraphy does work on stomach cancer. In fact it greatly improves your chance of survival. In fact one study suggest patients who get chemotherapy, 36% are still alive after 5 years as opposed to 23% of the ones who opted not to have chemo.
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73. Can black tea help fight throat cancer?

    Question - I’ve done some digging online about black tea and throat cancer, and I don’t believe there’s direct evidence that black tea is preventative. However, black and green teas are considered to give some amount of protection against cancers in...
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74. What is a natural cure for throat cancer?

    Question - As far as I know, the research hasn’t found a natural cure for throat cancer that totally stops the illness. Some combination of radiation, surgery and chemo is usually involved. But natural medicine can definitely help with the symptoms and healing and boosting the immune system.
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75. What are possible side effects of throat cancer radiation...

    Question - From what I’ve read, the most common of the throat cancer radiation therapy side effects is throat pain. That’s because the radiation affects your normal throat cells, not just the cancer cells, so they hurt. I found this informative site about radiation.
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76. Are tonsils removed for throat cancer?

    Question - Usually tonsils are removed when an individual experiences repeated sore throats, enlarged tonsils, or recurring throat, ear, or sinus infections. If one has throat cancer it may be necessary to remove the tonsils to prevent disease from spreading...
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77. Can Falidamide be used to treat bone cancer?

    Question - Bone cancer and falidamide? I couldn’t find anything about falidamide… perhaps you mean thalidomide? You may have heard (or remember) that thalidomide was a drug prescribed in the 1950s for pregnant moms. I think it was a treatment for morning sickness, among other th...
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78. What is the treatment for end stage stomach cancer?

    Question - There are a few treatment types for end stage stomach cancer, also called fourth stage gastric cancer. Doctors may surgically remove parts of the stomach, or even the entire stomach, which is the most common treatment. Chemotherapy and radiation therapy are also treatments for gastric cancer...
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79. What is a natural cure for stomach cancer?

    Question - The most effective natural remedies that can cure or help against stomach cancer are including using of the herb Indian gooseberry, the Chinese herb lu feng fang and with certain changes of diet. It should be avoid eating refined starches. such as white breads, white flour tortillas and other breakfast cereals...
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80. Can Protonix help treat stomach cancer?

    Question - If you’re taking stomach acid-reducing drugs like Protonix stomach cancer might actually be more of a risk, not less. Some people think that the drug could mask symptoms of the disease, or increase the risk of certain kinds of infection due to the drug’s ability to decrease stomach ...
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81. Can vinegar help fight stomach cancer?

    Question - Doctors who advocate juicing diets to help fight kinds of cancer all swear vinegar especially cider vinegar can help fight stomach cancer. However the American Cancer Society had repeatdly stated they have found no evidence this is the case. In fact they have stated continous use can even be harmful in some case...
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82. Can wasabi help treat stomach cancer?

    Question - Yes wasabi can help treat stomach cancer. Some studies have shown that it lowered the rate of how fast it spreads. It contains something that helps break down certain fatty acids in foods. It has many antibiotic qualities.
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83. Does red wine help with stomach cancer?

    Question - Does red wine help with stomach cancer? Can the occasional glass of wine help prevent cancer? This has been a question in the minds of many. Some experts believe that this is possible. The reason for this is because red wine contains plenty of phytochemicals...
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84. How much does stomach cancer treatment cost?

    Question - Stomach cancer treatment can be very expensive in most cases, but the if you have this amount the life is more precious then money, because in this case money can save or prolong your life. The treatment for stomach cancer can cost from 7916 to 37225$. In some cases may be even more expensive for richer patients who want better treatment...
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85. is a gastric bypass necessary to treat stomach cancer?

    Question - Yes, I know someone who had it done for that reason.
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86. Is homeopathy an option for stomach cancer?

    Question - This can be a difficult question to answer. While homeopathy may make a lot of claims about its efficacy, there is not a lot of information about the relationship between stomach cancer and homeopathic remedies. New York Presbyterian Hospital, which has a division for alternative and complementary...
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87. What are experimental drugs for stomach cancer?

    Question - Oral experimental drugs include UFT. UFT is a combination of tegafur with uracil. This drug slows down rapid metabolisation in the plasma and tumor tissue. Another drug is S-1, this drug has been used in Japan and now just being tested by the US. Capecitabine is a drug to reduce the toxicity of the fluropyrimidine...
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88. What is the success rate of throat cancer surgery?

    Question - The survival rate is 98% if a person is stage 0 and there are no tumors by regional lymph nodes. The rate varies down to 30% for stage IV and there are tumors present in the regional lymph nodes and has spread metastasized to the lips and or mouth.
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89. Is lymphoma easy to treat?

    Question - Though there are many types of lymphoma, the prognosis depends on each patient's specific diagnosis. There are some patients who have fast growing lymphoma's and have been treated and cured with combination chemotherapy. Then there are patients with slow growing lymphomas who can not be cured with standard chemotherapy but live for many years...
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90. I have Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML); what should I expect?

    Question - I have CML,and I would like to live my life out at home. What have I got to look forward to such as, pain, and where? What kind of treatment is available for the last stages? I am on Gleevec now. I feel fine on some days, but my legs and body hurt on others. I would like to know what to expect.

91. What can I do to improve the condition of my veins?

    Question - One of the side effects of chemotherapy is that is can be very difficult on the peripheral veins (those small veins found in your hands and arms). It can cause scarring, making the veins difficult to find, even for experienced phlebotomists...
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92. How can I have a say in my married father's care?

    Question - Adult children would like to have a say in a parent's care when the parent is seriously ill. However, when the parent has a spouse, the child's opinion will have to be secondary. This does not mean that you should not participate in your father's care or contribute your opinion in the decision-making process...
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93. How often should a benign tumor be checked?

    Question - It is important to be sure that the tumor is in fact benign and so at least an MRI with contrast should be done. Some tumors in the brain can be very slow growing and only appear benign. If the oncologist is sure that it is a benign tumor, then probably at the start, every 3 months would be reasonable to check the tumor...
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94. Can my adult daughter give herself chemo injections at home?

    Question - There are many different types of chemotherapy. The majority of chemotherapy medications cannot be given at home due to safety precautions and potential toxicity of the drugs.
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95. Is continuing chemo after the tumor is gone normal?

    Question - Yes, it is common to continue the course of chemotherapy after the tumors are gone. There is a good chance that they are not exactly gone, but simply are no longer visible because what is left is very very small. As with antibiotics and infection, it is generally important to finish the entire planned...
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96. If the tumor is gone, do we still have to finish the chemo?

    Question - Stopping chemo if the tumor is gone is very tempting but may not be the best course of action. All scans, including PET scans can only see down to a certain size. There certainly could be cancer present as tumor cells or something even larger but too small to be seen by scans...
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97. Will my doctor have to do needle aspirations on my mastectomy forever?

    Question - Seroma is a build-up of clear bodily fluid that can appear in a place on your body where tissue has been removed by surgery.
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98. What are my breast cancer treatment options now?

    Question - In reading your question, it appears that you are well informed with staging information and treatment details related to your cancer diagnosis.
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99. What happens to a tumor if chemo sessions are skipped?

    Question - What will happen to a tumor if chemo sessions are skipped depends on the effect of the chemo on the tumor. Sometimes a specific chemotherapy does not work against a tumor and so the tumor just continues to grow without the chemo. If the chemo is effective against the tumor, then it is possible the...
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100. How long do chemo drugs remain in system after final treatment?

     Question - How long are chemo drugs in the body after the final treatment varies. Most drugs are present in the body for a few hours to days. The effects of the drugs on the cells of the body can last a long time, but the drugs themselves are around for a much shorter period of time.
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