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Can biopsy on a pregnant woman cause harm to the baby?

My wife had a growth in her armpit, which the doctors felt looked abnormal. As a result a biopsy was recently done. We didn’t realise then that my wife was pregnant. Could the...
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Is it an issue if someone undergoes a mammogram in pregnancy?

My wife recently underwent a mammogram in a breast cancer awareness checkup. She did not know then that she was pregnant. Could this create a problem for our baby.
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New radiation treatments

What are the latest developments in raddiation therapy? What are the most exciting?
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What is the chance of survival in stage 4 lung cancer?

My father is 72 years old and he has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. The disease has made him quite weak and we are wondering if the chemotherapy will be of any use to...
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Can a pneumonia cause lung cancer?

My mother was diagnosed with pneumonia one year back. It was quite serious as she was admitted in the hospital. However she came back home recovering from the condition. Around...
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What are the ways to counter the side effects of radiation and chemotherapy?

My mother has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy to treat her breast cancer. However she is facing severe weakness due to the side effects of the treatment including...
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What are the symptoms of mouth cancer?

My brother has been a chain smoker and has the habit of chewing tobacco. Are there any symptoms of mouth cancer that he should look out for? What are the chances of him suffering...
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Is there a chance of eye damage during radiation therapy for nose cancer?

My uncle is 60 years old and he recently underwent a chemotherapy for nose cancer. After the treatment got over, he was also facing some difficulty in reading and watching TV...
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Does operating on the lymph node prevent spread of the cancer?

I have lymph nodes present around my neck. Although they don't seem cancerous, what are the chances of them developing into a cancer later. If I get these lymph nodes operated...
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Is a whole body PET scan essential for diagnosing the spread of tongue cancer?

I was diagnosed with tongue cancer one year back, post which I underwent the chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Now that my treatment is complete, the doctor has recommended...
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Can a bronchoscopy help in diagnosing cystic fibrosis?

My son is 3 years old and is suffering from severe pneumonia. Inspite of all the treatment he is unable to breathe on his own and is on constant ventilator support. The doctors...
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The color and shape of a mole on my leg have changed. Should I be concerned?

I have a mole in my right leg that measured 2 cms six months back. However, I am now seeing the shape and color of the mole has changed and the size is now almost double. Is...
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Leptomeningeals disease- help me get more time?

I am a 62 year old stage 4 breast cancer patient who has been on treatment for bone mets for the last 6 years which have been relatively stable. I recently was told in my last...
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How long does it take for nausea from radiation to go away?

My radiation treatments for lung cancer ended 2 weeks ago, and I'm still experiencing extreme nausea. Is this normal?
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Will someone need to drive me home after radiation therapy?

The hospital I will be getting my breast cancer treatments at is over an hour away. It will be 3 days a week. Will this be OK for me to drive after radiation or will the fatigue...
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Why does my dentist need to know if I've had radiation therapy?

I had radiation therapy several years ago for a tumor in my jaw. My dentist wants the details on the radiation before I can have a procedure done. Why is this?
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Should I have radiation now?

I have limited stage SCLC, they want to give me radiation therapy in addition to chemo to try and fix the tumor. Do I have any other options? Could I benefit at all from not...
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Using radiation with prostate cancer

My uncle has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. He is 75 and his PSA is 7. 2. One of the treatment options he was given is radation therapy. He said something about "seeds"....
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