Nodules in lungs
Hi, I am a relatively healthy, non smoking 41 year old female and mother of four young girls. I had a chest xray a few days ago for pain in my ribs due to coughing from Bronchitis for about 4 weeks now. The xrays revealed a 3mm noncalcified nodule in the right lower lobe and a 2mm nodule in the left lower lobe with no evidence of infiltrate and costophrenic angles are clear.My doctor suggested repeat xray in 3 months but I'm getting a referral for pulmonologist tomorrow. How concerned should I be that this is cancer, especially with the nodules being noncalcified? Thank you so much! Robyn28th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
High IGM, RBC, Hemoglobin, Hematocrit and low WBC
A recent blood test showed high protein levels (8.4), so my doctor ordered a PE and IFE, CBC among other tests to follow-up. The results of those tests showed: WBC: 3.6 (low), RBC: 5.54 (high), Hemoglobin: 17.1 (high), Hematocrit: 49.9 (high), and IGM 242 (high) with 'Kappa and lambda typing appearing increased.' The PE scan is pending. Sed rate is 1. Can you help me to interpret these findings? Prior to this, I had an appointment with The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio set for August 12 with their rheumatology/immunology dept. and am wondering also if I am heading to the right department as I continue with the testing/diagnostic. Thank you.27th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
breast cancer risk
"Surgical Pathology Report" QUESTION: Does the following surgical pathology report mean that I have "Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia" of either breast? Both breast biopsies were examined in their entirety microscopically and show cystic change with areas of duct epithelial hyperplasia without the architectural and cytologic features that are associated with atypical duct epithelial hyperplasia on histologic examination." "This patient's fine needle aspiration has also been reviewed along with the biopsies. They show areas of duct epithelial hyperplasia with cytologic variability including visible nucleoli and some pleomorphism, i.e. variability in cell size appear to correspond to the areas of duct epithelial hyperplasia on the biopsy material." "Final Diagnosis" (1)Breast Bopsy with areas of cystic change and duct epithelial hyperplasia (R Breast) (2)Breast biopsy with cystic change, apocrina metaplasia, and duct epithelial hyperplasia (L Breast) 21st July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
Prognosis - please help!
NO-ONE has given us ANY idea of prognosis. Now he is inoperable we need to have some idea how long he's got. For the record, everyone says how well he looks - although I tend to think that's standard speak! Are the 5 year stats applicable in my husband's case as he has had cancer for nearly 4 years now and been stage 4 since Nov 2007? Up until now he has undergone op after op and chemo after chemo which has obviously extended his life. But now he is inoperable surely it is fairly evident to someone with a fair amount of experience in this field so say what sort of life expectancy he has - even if a range of best case, worse case is provided which would be sufficient? He has also decided that he doesn't want any more chemotherapy because he would rather have quality of life and, let's face it, he's had enoughof it. I saw that someone who was diagnosed with stage 4 + inoperable was told about 30 months but surely someone like my hubby who has already gone through so much would have less than that? We would really, really appreciate some "educated" views taking into account his personal situation because it will enable us to plan certain things, for me to decide whether to continue working or not (as if it is 6 months to a year I would rather not continue but if it's 3 or 4 years I'll carry on for the time being as it's paying bills!) - Incidentally, we can "take" whatever the bottom line is and do not intend to "hold" anyone to anything!!!! Thank you so much for spending the time to read this and for your response. Incidentally, he has moderately differentiated mucinous adenocarcinoma20th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
is it safe to get botox injections in the hand (for hyperhydrosis) after a mastectomy
is it safe to get botox injections in the hand (for hyperhydrosis) after a mastectomy19th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
multiple myeloma
my father has multiple myeloma..iga at diagnosis is 5050..after one round of velcade it went to 5700. after first infusion of second round was hospitalized from continued lumbar lesion pain. while in hospital, found iga to be 4700..also, creatanine went to from 2.3 to 1.3...doc though wants to discontinue velcade and go to revlimid..feels we did not see a significant reduction in iga.. my question is, should we give up on velcade after a little over one round? have heard we need at least two rounds to see a response? also, how treatable is this disease.. will thalomid or revlimid help further reduce dad's cancer. we are very afraid and concerned for him..thanks18th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
Cell lines
Hypothetically, what is the chance of receiving cancer if you inhale and inject lung cancer cells from an immortal cell line? 18th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
Correlation between Hx. of Follicular-Papillary Throid Ca and axillary nodule
Healthy female diagnosed at 35 yr old with Stage II Papillary Follicular Thyroid Ca, Thyroidectomy I-131 Tx. Negative for remission, f/u every 3-6 months with ultrasound and biopsies in small nodule in the area of previous thyroid ca. All labs are negative. Labs last tested 4/10. 1/2010 Lumpectomy performed on (R) breast for clustered microcalcifications. No complications. Recently discovered lump in (L) axillae with tenderness. (R) axillae is negative for tenderness or swelling. No family history of Cancer, negative for alcohol and smoking. Four full-term pregnancies without complications. **I am wondering if I should follow-up with the breast surgeon or physician who follow me for my Thyroid Ca. They are both very well respected physicians at The James Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio. I'm not sure which is the appropriate one to see. I also am wondering if you believe that there is a correlation between Thyroid Cancer and the axillary lump or the breast history and this new lump. Do you think that I have a more substantial risk for the lump to be cancerous than a woman my age (41) without the history. I considered waiting until my next menstrual cycle to see if it was related (I am currently at day 27 of my cycle), because I don't feel that I need to rush in to see a physician. My husband and family are suggesting otherwise. What would be your feelings about the urgency of being seen, is a month too long to wait? **I am an old non-practicing L&D nurse. Thank-you18th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
bloody stool and tailbone pain
For the last couple of years I have had bloody stools off and on. Sometimes I will get for a week or so and then it will be weeks or months before I have it again. It is always bright red and usually very painful when going to the bathroom. Recently in the last year I have also been getting tailbone pain. I have had it maybe 3 or 4 times and it lasts for a few days and goes away. It is more like pressure and it worse when I sit but doesn't really bother me when I am standing. I have read online about colon cancer and my grandma had it many years ago. Should I be worried.18th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
Referral of a cancer patient
My friend has been diagnosed with 4 stage cancer of unknown origin in the GI system. His oncologist is unable to refer us to a top teaching hospital in our area. What are our options?17th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
A breast cancer survivor, I am now experiencing terrible menopausal symptoms. Would Amberen be a safe alternative for relief?
.During chemotherapy, I experienced temporary menopause. But started regular periods again a year later. Now, I have missed my period for about 8 months. I have severe menopausal symptoms - 30-40 hot flashes a day, night sweats, abdominal weight gain. I've read about Amberen as a possible naturally alternative to HRT (which I obviously cannot consider). What do you think about the use of Amberen in my case?17th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
What is your opinion of a 4 cycle regimen of taxoter and carbo for an earlystage (2A) invasive ductal 3/8 nodal involvement versus the standard 6 cycleregimen. No family history and no past medical history. Picked up on routineyearly mammogram. Thank you,
What is your opinion of a 4 cycle regimen of taxoter and carbo for an early stage (2A) invasive ductal 3/8 nodal involvement versus the standard 6 cycle regimen. No family history and no past medical history. Picked up on routine yearly mammogram. Thank you, Lacy17th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
pain/fever
Starting 20 days ago... I had extreme jaw/ear/neck pain and fevers begin. I went to dentist and there was nothing dental happening. I went to care center and was diagnosed with sinus infection and began augmentin for 10 days as well as continuing ibuprofen 800mg every 6 hours. Even after a few days the fevers continued and the pain got worse - swelling began in the neck ( all this is on the left side). I went to my PCP who decide it was a blocked salvitary gland. I continued the augmentin, ibuprofen, and now vicadin for pain. A CT with contrast was done and there was no blockage but the cervical lynph nodes were slightly enlarged. Things seemed to get better for a few days after the augmentin was completed. I did not need to take the vicadin any longer. Then a few days ago (after 3 days of being okay) it all came back at it's worst. Doctor has referred me to an ENT but it will be three very long painful weeks before I can be seen. I had a CBC done and everything was normal except RBC were a little low and the MCH was slightly elevated. I am still very nervous about lymph nodes being involved and having to wait 3 weeks if it could be a time sensitive situatiton. Any opinions on what I can do over the 3 weeks waiting or what may be happening to me?17th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
knees
Okay so my left knee cap hurts when i push it or touch it.It also has a little lump on it.What should i do?And i play volleyball.I want to know how i got it and if it can go away without going to the doctors.When i sit and do nothing and when i would move i would hear like a big crack sound on my left knee. Then when i squat and put my ear next to it i can hear small cracking sound.What is all this cracking?16th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
Cholesterol Granuloma of Petrous Apex
I've was recently diagnosed with a 2.6 cm lesion of the left Petrous Apex after having a MRI and CT scan. The radiologist states that it is compatible with a cholesterol granuloma. I've met with an ENT that specializes in skull base surgery and his recommendation was to wait and watch with follow up CT in six months or a year. I've had symptoms that have progressively became worse over the past six months and I'm begining to feel like it's difficult to carry on my everyday life and work. I have constant dizziness/vertigo, blurry vision that comes and goes, and occasional ringing in the ears. More recently when my vision gets blurry, it also seems like I'm starting to have double vision. My understanding is that these lesions are rare and I feel like the specialist's that I'm meeting with don't seem very confident in deciding on a treatment option. Since access to the petrous apex is limited, a biopsy is out of the questions. Can a radiologist and ENT be certian that this lesion is a cholesterol granuloma and not something that is malignant/invasive or would it be a good idea to visit an Oncologist?15th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
My grandmother is age 94 and a needle biopsy came back as abnormal. She has an enlarged goiter that is down into her chest that will end up suffocating her, maybe within the year. They now want to do surgery to find out what type of cancer (amusing it is)
My grandmother is age 94 and a needle biopsy came back as abnormal. She has an enlarged goiter (goiter since age 14) that is down into her chest that will end up suffocating her, maybe within the year. They now want to do surgery to find out what type of cancer (amusing it is) she has and remove her enlarged goiter at the same time, depending on the results of the biopsy. Is there not another way to find out the type of thyroid cancer she has? At the age of 94 she is not sure she want to have any surgery? 15th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
DFSP and hormones
I had a DFSP tumor removed five months ago (see medical history for the details). Now I'm planning to have an IUD inserted (Mirena). I'm wondering if the DFSP tumors are sensitive to hormones, and if the IUD could increase the risk of the tumor coming back again?14th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
if my shit is green do i have some cancer
Enter your cancer question in this box13th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
Hi, my cousin has primary liver cancer with secondary bowel cancer and is currently on chemotheraphy (Round 9). Surgery has been ruled out for the tumor(which was the size of a lemon). The tumor has shrunk in size and the cancer cell output is now at 7.
Hi, my cousin has primary liver cancer with secondary bowel cancer and is currently on chemotheraphy (Round 9). Surgery has been ruled out for the tumor (which was the size of a lemon). The tumor has shrunk in size and the cancer cell output is now at 7.2. He has had a cough now for 6 weeks which also concerns me as well as a lot of nose bleeds - is this common? If the chemotheraphy does not work and he opts for the radiotheraphy what are the chances of a full recovery or cure?13th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
Pardon me for having two parts to my question. My father was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic ca
Pardon me for having two parts to my question. My father was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer in early June and has been battling a diet that seems to cause all kinds of distress. The tumor is located where the bile duct and liver connect and has extreme jaundice. 1) For the month of June, I put him on a diet that is very limited on the amount of oil and fat that he ingests. He had extreme amounts of pain - bowel movements were painful with extreme burning. After cutting out most of the oil and fat (learning that the body cannot process fats well anymore), the symptoms subsided and he felt better. Lately, the symptoms have returned and the diet has not been altered. What can I possibly recommend to limit his suffering? 2) The jaundice is particularly bad due to the levels of bile in his skin. He's suffering from extreme itching. The oncologist prescribed a strong anti-inflammatory and a benedryl-based cream to apply as needed. These drugs have extremely limited effect on his itching. Is there something else I can point him to so he can get some relief?13th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
to have baby
3 abortions for last 11 years ago,no children now looking to have baby,do all test including hsg,scan and others the results prove normal . ovulating but no pregnancy,trying to have baby since 2yrs and my age 35 what can i do now.having pain at upper side of my stomach all the time.what kind of drug should i take to help me concieve.the problem is it from the abortions ?thank you12th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
to have baby
3 abortions for last 11 years ago,no children now looking to have baby,do all test including hsg,scan and others the results prove normal . ovulating but no pregnancy,trying to have baby since 2yrs and my age 35 what can i do now.having pain at upper side of my stomach all the time.what kind of drug should i take to help me concieve.the problem is it from the abortions ?thank you12th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
lymph drainage after laproscopic hysterectomy
I have had a total hysterectomy 3 weeks ago due to uterine cancer diagnosis. It was done laproscopic with 5 small incisions on my belly. One of the incisions has been draining for 2 weeks. I go through approximately 6-9 overnight maxi pads (taped to incision site) a day. Doctor stated that a lymph canal was accidentally damaged during placement of tool. He stated that it was lymph drainage and that it would stop. My concern is that it drains alot and hasn't stopped or lessened in two weeks. Is this normal and will it heal? 12th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
After a biopsy my urologist called to say I have prostate cancer that seems to be aggressive. I take good care of myself so I think that this must be in the early stages. I meet with him tomorow to determine what therapy might be indicated. Does every pat
After a biopsy my urologist called to say I have prostate cancer that seems to be aggressive. I take good care of myself so I think that this must be in the early stages. I meet with him tomorow to determine what therapy might be indicated. Does every patient have the same choices of therapy, or are there different conditions that indicate different treatments? I have talked with friends who chose external beam radiation and said they tolerated the therapy very well and seem to be in good shape now. Then there is the seed implantation. I am the grandfather of 41/2 year old triplets and I know this would limit my socialization with them and might be a reason for me not choosing this treatment. Do I really have choice? Or do oncologists tell me what I have to do? Additionally, as a widower I have a very rich sex life with no need for Viagra or other aids. I want to preserve this ability if I can. Do all treatments have a negative effect on this part of my life?12th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
After a biopsy my urologist called to say I have prostate cancer that seems to be aggressive. I take good care of myself so I think that this must be in the early stages. I meet with him tomorow to determine what therapy might be indicated. Does every pat
After a biopsy my urologist called to say I have prostate cancer that seems to be aggressive. I take good care of myself so I think that this must be in the early stages. I meet with him tomorow to determine what therapy might be indicated. Does every patient have the same choices of therapy, or are there different conditions that indicate different treatments? I have talked with friends who chose external beam radiation and said they tolerated the therapy very well and seem to be in good shape now. Then there is the seed implantation. I am the grandfather of 41/2 year old triplets and I know this would limit my socialization with them and might be a reason for me not choosing this treatment. Do I really have choice? Or do oncologists tell me what I have to do? Additionally, as a widower I have a very rich sex life with no need for Viagra or other aids. I want to preserve this ability if I can. Do all treatments have a negative effect on this part of my life?12th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
i have a lump on the side of my virgina and it doesnt feel like a hair bump atall. im to young to have sex so im sure its not and std or any sexually dease.is there a possibality that i may have cancer concertering it comes from bothsides of my family
i have a lump on the side of my virgina and it doesnt feel like a hair bump at all. im to young to have sex so im sure its not and std or any sexually dease. is there a possibality that i may have cancer concertering it comes from both sides of my family 11th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
is it true that once an area has received radiation treatment the patient cannotin the future have surgery in the radiated area?
is it true that once an area has received radiation treatment the patient cannot in the future have surgery in the radiated area?11th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
ANSWER MY QUE.
I have a swelling gland just under the right jaw. It,s 3 cm.in size.Actually it has before 12 year in a capsule size in this place but before 7 month it has been increasing.What is this ? and what treatment of this problem. 10th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
I have had a pain under my arm for at least 9 months, I had mammogram and now need to have an ultra
I have had a pain under my arm for at least 9 months, I had mammogram and now need to have an ultra sound would this show what the cause of the pain in my underarm is?10th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »
I’m a 33 year old woman who was diagnose with breast cancer when i was 25. 4 out of 12 lymph nodes
I'm a 33 year old woman who was diagnose with breast cancer when i was 25. 4 out of 12 lymph nodes had tumors, had a radical mastectomy in 2002 along with a trans flap reconstruction of a breast. in 2004 my right side fallopian tube with my ovary were removed because it was covered in cysts. i was wandering if i had a partial hysterectomy done on the left side, will this be a good idea. i already had 2 children and don't want anymore, what are the benefits and disadvantaged if i get this done. thank you for your time. Christine9th July 2010 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »