About 2 weeks ago I got a knock on my leg playing football leaving a lot of bruising and a golf ball sized hematoma to the left of right calf. 2 weeks on and the brusing is all but gone but the swelling is still there(no change as far as I can tell.) I can walk around on it fine now, but when I press the lumpy swelling it causes pain down my shin bone and makes me feel like there is something in my shin(like there's a metal plate running down it is the best way I can describe the sensation.) There is also already a numb to the touch feeling in part of my shin to start with. Any help would be much appreciated, thanks.

26 year old male smoker overweight, but a weightlifter former college football player and athletic. Unexplained clot in wrist. vascular doctor checked for heart problem, heart blockage, and genetic cloting disorders. None found. Basicly he was released and told to stay on blood thinners, and have blood levels checked. What should his next plan of action be seeing that the doctor checking the levels just said"you may be on thinners for awhile" should he see an oncologist if so what should he want checked

my cea started at 8.3, then droped to 7.3 after 1 week on july 4, 2010. My primary doctor did the cea test when I had pain in my left leg for 10 days at the begining of july. my ca 125 was at 30 (Lab range 0-21). Since then, I have had cat scans from the brain down to the abdomin. Then EGD, then overian ultrasound, memmogram, colonscopy, all were clear. no symtopms as of today Sept 1st, 2010. cat scan, showed no other benign diseases or inflamations. why then my cea is high, and droped back from 8.2 to 7.3 in one week. I am so confused and very scared. I am a non smoker or drinker. please help and ideas what else it could be?

I lost my dad 4 months ago to lung cancer, my mum had a masectomy 12 years ago, she has now been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer, it has spread to her abdoman and bones,shes having radiotheorpy, i want to take her away for a week , the doctors have okayed it , but when i try to get travel insurance they ask if its terminal althoug i think it is im not sure, i dont want to void the insurance by answering wrong please help

Hi. 35 y/o male. Overweight but otherwise healthy. Very good looking - attempt at humor... Have swelling of left occipital node. Over the summer, I had what I thought was a sunburn on the back of my neck. I kept slathering on the spf, but the back of my neck was still all red and irritated. I would itch and dig at it all through the night in and out of sleep. I noticed a lump which turned out to be the occipital node (at least that is the location I have determined). My gp said it was ok, but looked at it quizzically. I had a pimple directly over the node - white head. It has been 5 weeks. I think it has gotten smaller, but I'm not certain. It hasn't grown. I read that alcohol induced pain is a symptom of cancer. Sometimes that 'area' gets irritated by drinking. But sometimes it doesn't. I am generally tense, and wonder if it is just my tense neck muscles reacting to the alcohol. And sometimes it is irritated even in the absence of liqour. So I don't know. The node doesn't hurt, but about an inch above it does - right at the base of the skull. Cancer? Anxiety? Thoughts? I guess I would say it feels a bit firm - not squishy. is moveable. under 1/2 inch in diameter Thanks and God Bless.

We saw my daughers Dr. today. She wanted to cover her blood test with us. Her Immunoglobulin E is double the high point and her IgG Titer is high, 1:128. She told us that my daughter is suffering from a non contagious infectious disease. Some of the information that I have found refers to the fact that it could be cancer, how do I know? The other test that was his was her MCV and MCH. MCV was 94 and MCH was 32. I realize that it is not extremely high, but she indicated that this meant the she has large red blood cells. Is this also an indicator of some type of cancer?

Was wondering about prognosis for primary uterine cancer that was treated with surgery, cervix was left, cancer returned to cervix, then later on to vaginal wall. What is an approximate 5 year survival rate? Patient is 34 years old, no other medical problems

Hello My freinds dad was dignoised with stage 2 liver cancer. I would like to know the survival rate and the treatment. Thank you soo much

Im 21 weeks pregnant and i have discovered a few scattered bumps on the outside i my vagina....they itch a little but not unbearable. I have been tested for STDS and nothin came back positive. What could this be?

I am an 86-year-old man who was just diagnosed with small-cell and non small-cell lung cancer. It has spread to both lungs and metastasised. It has not spread to any other part of my body, and it is not in my blood. I am short of breath. I am in good health otherwise, I am small and frail. Should I go with the aggressive treatment? Chemo and radiation are being suggested to me. What are my chances of full recovery? Since the treatments will probably decrease my quality of life, is it worth going through the treatment?? Is recovery even possible considering my circumstances??

hi i really hope u can help me as im a bit afraid and confused. about a year ago i had my son and have never been the same since. a couple of months after his birth i developed a urine infection which had no symptoms apart from smelly urine. doctors tried twice to fix this but no antibiotic worked so im left living with severely smelly urine. at the same time my lymph glands swell in my neck, behind ears and badly in groin area + underarms. thats when abdominal pain began which is severe except when im on my period when i actually feel no pain just a heavier longer cycle. i have days when i cant walk upstairs well as my thigh muscles hurt so bad but when im not that sore my thighs are just so sore u cant put any pressure on them at all or i feel pain. i have had periods of severe night sweats but this isnt too regular. i have been down the doctors and he found i had lost a stone and a half in 6 months. im now just under 7 stone, yet ok ven though my appetite is down. i cant maintain any weight. the only other thing i can note is my arms hurt all the time too like with the flu but no flu! and sexual intercourse is so sore as deep penetration is way too painful! im falling apart!! my doctor wont take my concern serious so just want some dvice on if this sounds like cancer

Dear doctor, My father (age 58, non-smoker, previous health condition excellent) was diagnosed with metastatic malignant melanoma on the lungs and pleura a month ago (main diagnosis: MM - metastaticum pleurae; MM tegmenti thoracis aa XV; PH diagnosis: MM cutis Clark II, Breslow 1 mm). Thoracic CT showed a circular soft tissue infiltrative mass 5 cm in diamater in the left hilus area, encircling and infiltrating the main branch of the pulmonary artery and its branches. Upper abdomen ultrasound showed changes on the liver and spleen (probably tumors), with suspected metastasis on the bones. Slightly over two months have passed since the appearance of the first symptoms (cough, tiredness), and my father's health has deteriorated significantly (cough leading to insomnia, loss of appetite, nausea, weight loss and muscular weakness, immobility, pain in arms, legs and back when changing position). Since his general condition has deteriorated, his oncologist has prescribed as palliative therapy Tamoxifen (20 mg), Megostat - Megestrolum (20 ml) and iron ampules to recover and strengthen his organism in preparation for the main therapy. Two days ago, swelling appeared on his arm and leg joints, along with a large swelling in the stomach area (significant increase in stomach size, as in obesity). I would be grateful if you could answer the following questions: 1) Could this swelling be a result of Tamoxifen (Tamoplex) or Megestrolum? Why has Tamoxifen been prescribed in a case of malignant melanoma, when its original use is in breast cancer treatment? 2) What therapy would you suggest in the treatment of malignant melanoma and is my father even in a condition to receive any kind of therapy in this weakened and nearly immobile state? His last lab results from a week ago showed the following: sedimentation 23, leukocytes 11.1, erythrocytes 5.06, hemoglobin 139, hematocrit 0.431, thrombocytes 644, glucose 7.3, urea 5.3, creatinine 75, AST/ALT 16/36, GGT 94, LDH 262, Fe 3,4, Ca 2,8. Thank you very much for your kind answers!

I had partial nephrectomy on last June because I had tumor on my left kidney it was T1N0M0 my urologist told me that less then 2 % it will come again because it was the first stage he gave me the protocal for kidney cancer he will see me next year in august,so is that true when they remove cancer so it won't come agian and wats the prevention watt should. I do now for my health I do have crohns as well my GI dr wanna give me some immune suppressant medicine for that so can I take it or not?plz give me a good suggestion because I m v confuse that watt todo or watt to not ?

hi i have been dipping tobacco for about 3 months now. i dont do it everyday i do it about once every other day. i decided to quit. but a couple days after that a found a red spot under my tongue. it is not white but just a small red bump. is this a sign of cancer? i dont know how i could have it for dipping in such a small period of time. please help. im really worried

My brother has been diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma. It has metastasized through the lymphatic system, there is a tumor on his pancreas and his kidney plus a third free-floating in the abdomen. He is unwilling to give us any further info. A friend of the family died from this within 6 months of his diagnosis, so we are concerned about life expectancy. What is the typical life expectancy for someone with cancer this advanced? Is there any type of chemo or radiation treatment?

I am wondering if I should be getting a biospy and what are the chances that I have cancer? Here are my symptoms... Swollen lymph nodes in groin ( least 5 that I can feel) , armpits ( under both armpits) and neck (above my collar bone on left side- this one is perfectly round). They all range in size from 1/4 to 1/2 inch each. I have three under my right armpit and they seem to be connected. I first noticed one swollen lymph node in my groin last January but now they seem to be everywhere. They don't seem to grow very fast. None have disappeared. Other issues are- hair loss, fatigue, diaherra, nausea, headaches Past medical- I've had a lot for a 35 yr old white female weigh about 120- 125 lbs - hear is the short list, cervical cancer @ 30 yrs old, brain aneurysm clipped @ 32 yrs old , infertility 30-32yrs old, had high blood pressure for years which in the last couple of months went back to normal, migraines,asthma, GERD, 2 small right breast lumps ( came back not cancer) PCP did CBC, liver function & sexually transmitted disease and everything came back normal for the exception of a low red blood count. Please help...

Hello.. How are you all doing.. I have an itchy nipple and a bit of pain in the breast near the armpit... And my armpit itches wen I sweat maybe after a whole lot of work.. Am jst scared and hoping its not cancer.. Please help me.. Thank You

i am 49 yr old female,prev history breast cancer 2004, 2 hern discs in spine. now i have arthritis in spine r leg r foot left hand and now both hips. for past month and 1/2 when i get up after laying down or wake up i have the most excruciating cramps in both legs,mainly r side for 5-10 minutes, i have been taking potassium 3x day but is not helping, i also take oxycodone 10/325 6 x day and osteo cal. what could be causing this? it is excruciating!!

two weeks before my period i get a brownish discharge plus some body discomfort which includes cramps.i do not know what the problem is.could it be cervix cancer

i am female,23 ,previous cancer and have been suffering from nausea,fatigue,low iron levels,breathlessness and uncomfortable neck,bloating,frequent urination,frequent bowel movements,frequent minor infections,difficulty swallowing and pale cold clammy skin I am baffling all my consultants yet again Help

Respiratory distress, hands and feet numb, shaky. Family history-cancer and m.s.

my breast is very tender under my lefy breast i have had a full hystorectomy in 2007 my sister died from breast cancer and my mother had her breast removed i have recently noticed this and i am very anxious i had a mamogram done in june 2010 i am due back at hospital in october 2010

good day!my father had an ultrasound of the prostate.it sys he have prostatic utricle cyst.is this cancerous?what does it mean?thank you...

My husband is experiencing chronic nausea and excessive sweating. Three years ago he had a non cancerous spot removed from his pancerous. Are the symptoms related? Should I be worried?

I was wondering if i should get a second opinion, the thing is last november I had a normal menstrual cycle it had stopped after seven day and then on the 8th day i started having abnormal bleeding i was having really bad cramping i ended up having a ultrasound and the results were i had numerous scars of cysts, so doctor had put me on birth control i didn't have a period and then I didn't get the shot and then recently i had my period again started out fine and then after my period I started having really bad abdominal pain and bleeding and then I went to doctor they did a pelvic exam and all they said i was really tender and gave me tyenol with codeine that didn't help me so i went to a gynecologist and he did a pelvic exam said i had a pelvic infection had me do another ultrasound and they had discovered thickness around the wall surrounding my uterus they want to wait until i have two more cycles and then do an ultrasound to check to see if the walls got thicker and then do a biopsy to see if it is cancer well WHAT IS THE ODDS OF HAVING A NORMAL MENSTRUAL CYCLE AFTER HAVING TWO BAD MENSTRUAL CYCLES(THE ONLY REASON I SAY TWO IS BECAUSE AFTER THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER THEY PUT ME ON THE DEPOVERA SHOT WHICH STOPPED MY CYCLE

Ive had my baby 20 months ago, I've stopped breast feeding 16 months ago. It is because I can not produce enough milk for the baby. today, i discovered yellowish liquid from my right breast. I am scared. I am on birth control and is not pregnant. I'm concerned it might be something seriouse like breast cancer. Can anyone help and let me know if this accures to some mothers and what should I do?

im 15 and have been holding my stools all my life and im worried it might cause cancer later

My girlfriend, Bifen, had her blood checked in April 2010. Everything looked fine except of the high level of S-aTPO. She visited the endocrinologist a month later for some ultrasound testing and hand-testing (don't know better expression) with results: in right bottom pole seems to be some non-homogenous without evident "?nodule?" [trying to translate from a different language] and said Bifen should go for another check in 6 months. However, Bifen started to feel some symptoms of tiredness, mood swings, sensitive skins, shallower breath so she went to the general doctor for another blood test just 4 months later (Aug 2010) See both results below): apr 2010 aug 2010 Range Ca-ioniz 1.11 n/a mmol/l (1.1 - 1.3) akt.pH 7.44 n/a (7.35 - 7.45) S-CRP Back pain and stiffness: She has been having back problem (spine and joints) for the last four years (her hrs of using computer clearly contributes to that). She is not on any regular medication for that, but sitting in front of computer for a longer time and carrying stuff such as a 2kg handbag for half a mile could easily cause spasm and back pain. the obvious thing is that movement and sports help making her back feel better, though running can sometimes give problems to her knees. In the past 1 year, the upper back and shoulder has become a problem. Stiffness in that area, in the wrists, and fingers are becoming some common symptoms that she experiences. Almost every other night she needs to apply some massage cream on either upper back, shoulder, lower back, or knees. ==> Prolonging Infection (She has ear pit): she has also been experiencing some prolonging infection in her ears for some unexplainable reasons. Despite 2 doses of the antibiotic cream, the symptom didn't seem to go away for over 6 months. Through some change in the way she keeps the cotton buds away from the damp bathroom, the problem seems to be almost gone (last 1-2 months). ==> Other symptoms: She is usually a very energetic and lively person. But obviously she has been feeling more tired lately and feeling like she needs to take a nap when the temperature drops, or after meal. Some other obvious problems that have been bothering her: Swinging moods, depression, sensitive skin, sensitive to strange smell - especially smoke and chemical, shallower breath, gaining fat, sensitivity to temperature - specially cold. ==> Prescribed Drugs: Bifen's GP forwarded the blood results to Endocrinologist and the endocrinologist prescribed the following drug without seeing Bifen: All to be taken in the mornings 30 min. before meal: 1) First two weeks Euthyrox 50 micrograms 2) Week 3-4 Euthyrox 75 mg 3) Week 5-8 Euthyrox 100 mg Bifen should see the endocrinologist after that. My questions: 1. How do the blood test results look? Do they suggest a very serious condition? (we have no clue) 2. She took the second blood check (August), the same day that her menstruation started - could there be any impact on the levels of the highly "out-of-range" hormones? 3. 3 days before the blood test she went to a party and drank a bit more than usual - could this affect her results (actually after that party she started to feel worse). 4. Should endocrinologist do some additional testing before prescribing the drugs? If so, what? 5. It seems that her antibody is attacking her thyroid (the Antibody level is very high). since at this point there is no nodule found (4 months ago when she had the ultrasound made), is it possible that her imbalance diets and life-style has caused some internal inflammation, say as the results of food allergies (in the liver), or has resulted in some kind of protein deficiency; and somehow tells the body to send the Antibody to attack the thyroid? (i might not be clear here, but I have read some documents about this somewhere) 6. Has the fact that she hasn't been checked earlier caused some irreversible damage that could have been prevented? If so what? And, how could it be prevented? 7. Is the prescription appropriate? 8. Should she start taking the drugs immediately or should she wait? 9. Is it possible that the situation can reverse in the future or is she going to be dependent on the drug for the rest of her life? 10. Can the drugs negatively affect her liver (note, she has Hepatitis B)? 11. Could these drugs increase probability of ovary or breast cancer? Any side effects she may experience? And will the drugs contribute to a bone-loss issue in the future? 12. Any suggestion on proper lifestyle, Food and exercise would be helpful. Thanks a lot for your help

i was taken into A&E yesterday with abdominal pain when my urine was tested they found microscopic blood and my white cell count was higher than it should be. I looked online and bladder and kidney cancer came up along with other medical issue's, but i am scared, i was released from hospital and my GP has organised an ultrasound scan for me, i'm 19 and terrified i have something really wrong with me.

i has been having killer pains in her lower left abdomen and cant go poop for about 5 days, if did, very thinning stools. the doctor gave me medication for what they thought the cause was constipation due to lack of fiber, but the medication did not help. i had blood in her stools, cramps, abdomen pain. and when i burb, acid comes up and it burns, left stomache aches so bad, it pierces through the back, Its been getting really bad, and my brother has colon cancer right now, im super worried, please help!