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Can massage therapy help someone going through radiation treatments?

I am a 56 year old going through cancer treatments. Can massage therapy help someone going through radiation treatments?
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How to treat an embryonic tumor in a child?

My 14 year old daughter was diagnosed with an embryonic tumor. How to treat an embryonic tumor in a child?
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Why are some children born with cancer?

I have a niece with lymphoma, and I was wondering what cause cancer to develop in children. Even with excellent prenatal care.
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How common is leukemia in children?

My nephew has leukemia and I want to learn more about it. How common is leukemia in children?
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How is dementia different from Alzheimer's?

I have both dementia and Alzheimer's in my family tree. What is the difference between the two? My father had it and he had to see a psychiatrist for his condition. He was aware...
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How to treat neuroblastoma in a child?

My 2 year old daughter was diagnosed with having a neuroblastoma. The doctor said that the tumor lies in her abdomen. How is this treated?
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What can I do about my knee pain?

I am a 34 year old female with chronic knee pain. What can I do? Should I see a doctor?
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Is thyroid cancer curable?

My friend is 45 years old and she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Is thyroid cancer curable?
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Can anesthesia be used to relieve the pain of a hospice patient?

My mother is in hospice and is being cared for. Will anesthesia help relieve her pain? Can anesthesia be used to relieve the pain of a hospice patient?
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How do chemotherapy and radiation differ?

My friend is getting chemotherapy for a pancreatic tumor, and recently the doctor started talking about using radiation therapy too. How do chemotherapy and radiation differ?...
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What are the treatment options for prostate cancer?

My friend is 45 years old and he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. What are the treatment options for prostate cancer?
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Is radiotherapy effective for prostate cancer?

I'm 32 years old and I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My doctor suggested to have a radiotherapy. Is radiotherapy effective for prostate cancer?
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Why do radiation treatments cause nausea?

I'm currently getting radiation therapy for stomach cancer, and I don't understand why it's causing me such bad nausea?
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Are bone cancer tumors usually small?

My son's friend was diagnosed with bone cancer but the tumor that he had was quite small. His parents thought that it was just a bump on his leg. Are bone cancer tumors usually...
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What are some things I can't do during radiation therapy?

I have a tumor on my leg and based on my doctors' recommendations, I'm undergoing radiation therapy to treat it. Are there things that I shouldn't do during treatment?
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What are the first signs of osteoscarcoma?

We noticed a strange lump on my daughter's leg, and she has been limping recently. We're concerned. After researching what it could be, one of the possibilities that came up...
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How treatable is stage 4 soft tissue sarcoma?

A girl I know was just diagnosed with stage 4 soft tissue sarcoma and she's so young. Only 15 years old. Is this stage of cancer terminal, or is it definitely treatable?
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How aggressive is Ewing sarcoma?

I heard Ewing sarcoma was a rare form of cancer, so I was surprised to hear that my cousin, who's only 16 years old, was diagnosed with it last February. Now she's in chemotherapy....
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Is skin pigmentation common with radiation therapy?

The area where I'm getting radiation therapy for my tumor on my leg is now very red. Is this common with radiation therapy?
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Can radiation therapy cause lung issues?

I'm undergoing radiation therapy for my bone cancer and I noticed that I have been experiencing a dry cough. Sometimes a low grade fever as well. Could this be from the radiation...
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