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Why can't some tumors be removed?

My uncle has finally been diagnosed with a tumor on his gallbladder after multiple tests, and the tumor is malignant. The doctors originally thought that they could remove it,...
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How often do tumors come back after being removed?

I have a malignant tumor on my left breast and we are going to remove it. I'm just nervous about it coming back. How often do tumors come back after being removed?
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It feels like I have something under my skin, what could it be?

I saw that a rising came up on the bottom of my stomach, and it's very red and painful. What could this be, and will I need it removed?
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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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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 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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Do benign tumors require to be removed?

My doctor found a large benign tumor on my left breast and has recommended to have it removed because of complications that can come down the road if I don't remove it. Do all...
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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 long is the recovery from a mastectomy?

I am going to have a mastectomy for my breast cancer, and the surgery is scheduled in two weeks. I'm not nervous for the surgery, but I'm more nervous for the recovery. How long...
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What's the best treatment option for ovarian cancer?

My friend is 50 years old, and she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She's opting for surgery to have the cancerous tissues removed. But does she have other, better options?...
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How invasive is a tumor removal?

I'm 36 years old, and I'm getting a small tumor removed from my shoulder. Will this surgery be invasive?
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Are surgical consultations used for women receiving mastectomies?

I need to have a mastectomy after a tumor was found on my left breast. Before surgery, I'm supposed to have a consultation. But why are these consultations really necessary?...
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