After the initial fever, I noticed a painful lump on the left side of my neck which was verifed both by the ortho and ENT and was perscribed anti inflammatory tabs. The lump subsided in 3 weeks but then noticed an enlarged lymph node (with pain) which was below the initial lump. Blood tests came out normal. Minimal weight loss. Had weekly blood test for about 3 weeks which all came normal. Had done an FNAC which showed as necrotising lymphadentitis. The lymph node subsided but has regained size after the last infection. A bit of pain is also there along the left shoulder blade. Should I be worried about lymphoma or any other cancer as I have had 3 fevers (had paracetamol 3 times too) in last month all lasting precesily one night.

Hi I had an incidence of swollen lymph nodes and after 1.5 months there is still some swollen nodes remaining according to the CT scan. This is the sequence of events * On Saturday morning I notice lymph node on left side of my neck is swollen, with mild pain on pressing the swelling * On Monday I see my Physician who referred me to an ENT. By now the pain has increased and nodes are swollen big and prominently visible * Blood reports seems like everything is normal. Nothing abnormal in WBCs, proteins, etc. * ENT puts me on an antibiotic and after about 2 weeks the swelling has decreased considerably. * We decide to wait and watch and after about 1.5 months, the ENT is not able to feel the lymph nodes using his hand. We still go ahead with the CT scan just to be safe. * The scan came with the following results - Mildly Enlarged node left Jugulodigastric - 1.5 x 0.8 cm - Borderline Enlarged node right Jugulodigastric - 1.3 x 0.9 cm, 1.1 x 0.8 cm - Borderline Enlarged sub mandibular 1.2 x 1.0 cm - The final "Impression" section says: Mildly enlarged and borderline enlarged lymph nodes seen in the anterior triangle, largest in the left submandibular region (Level II). The Lymph nodes do not look pathologic. These likely represent reactive Lymphadenopathy * Now my ENT feels this is not critical and says if I want to - I can get a Ultrasound guided needle aspiration. (OR) I could wait for 3 more months and repeat the scan to see if the swelling does not increase. I am pretty scared like everyone else having swollen lymph nodes is... what are the chances that this could be lymphoma? Should I go for the needle aspiration? I have read a lot that the needle aspiration produces false negatives depending on the chosen sample. But my ENT feels that it is not worth taking out an entire node, given the size of the swollen nodes. Can you give me some suggestions. Thx

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Hello, I was diagnosed with Stage IV metastatic thyroid cancer. I also have ulcerative pan colitis, which is resistant to meds, including prednisone. I am steering clear of "treatments" using Imuran (6MP) and Remicade, due to the fact that Remicade causes proliferation of cancer cells and Imuran suppresses the immune system, listing cancer as a "side effect." As a person with Stage IV metastatic thyroid cancer, I think both of these drugs are extremely dangerous and risky for me. Do you agree? Thank you!!

Hi I had a mammo which showed a cluster of microcalcification, Then had a biopsy the path report state this A. columnar cell lesion with focal microcalicifications. B. incidental foci of lobular carcinoma in situ. Er + And thats it for the pathology report. The lady who did the biopsy said if it is anything it will be dcis but lobular. My doc called me last friday and said I am sorry you have dcis but its lobular you have some cancer cells in there, and you need a lumpectomy and 5 years of tamox. I met with a surgeon who has now schedualed me for surgury and possibly radiation 1 month later and the tamoxefin. So on the path report I do not see Dcis any where. Does the columnar cell lesion with focal microcalcifications also stand for Dcis? Thank you

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My question is that what to do further ?? My Doctor is advising for 4 more chemotherapy's ... and i am very scared of it , as i told you in my history that i already got 6 chemo's , now he is advising for 4 more .. So kindly please help me , what to do further. please i need your response immediately. I will be very thankfull of your advise.

I just recently had an ultrasound that determined that I have 2 cysts on the right ovary and that the ovary was enlarged. There was also a thickness of the endometrium lining and a very small polyp on the uterus. My questions are if I should get a CA-125 blood test before having to wait weeks to get into a gynocologist and does this sound like cancer

My husband has type 1 diabeties and has just been told he has pancreatic and liver cancer. He is on an opium derivitave for the pain however I do not have anyone who would give me a time frame and what to expect He has a lot of blood in his feacies and has been vomiting blood. 6 weeks ago he left the home and will not return.

Can I avoid taking Arimidex with an oncotype score of 11 and a recurrence score of 7 for breast cancer Stage 1, negative lymph node involvement? Thanks

I sometimes feel lower abdominal pain which is a passing pain that lasts up to a minute and goes away. it may occur quite a few times during the day. i also experience freqent urination sometimes i have abdominal pain during urination and sometimes lower abdominal swelling. all these symptoms usually start a couple weeks before/after my mentstrual period but it goes away during my cycle and i have relief that week and the week after. i am afraid i have ovarian cancer

57 years old male complaint of sore throat and dysphagia tonsillar leasion biopsed reveal plasmacytoma ,what is ideal managment ?thank you

My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. She had a masectomy and was given the all clear. Started preventative chemo and at the end of the sessions was told that the cancer has moved to her spine. During her last visit to the oncologist they said that her liver is enlarged and looks like the cancer has spread. Last week she was admitted to hospital with heart failure and pulmonary oedema. After x-ray and ct scan the internal organ specialist told us that she has blood clots in her lungs, aspergillosis in lung cavities, looks like the cancer has spread to the lungs as well. She was discharged as they said they could not do anything for her anymore. She is on 15 hr oxygen per day, been given the chemo pill tamoplex or also known as nolvadex. She is also on Lasix's. No pain medication was given or any further advice given. Please I am desperate. I have been told that my mother is terminal and we are now playing the waiting game. Canyou give me any advice on other treatments or any advice in general. Please

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hi my mother had a 6 pound tumor removed from her stomach in Feb 2009. We were told that it had attached itself to the pancreas and that they couldn't get it all and that she had a liposarcoma. She has had chemotherapy for this and was told 3 months ago that nothing had changed and that it had not grown. In the mean while she has been in and out of hospital for treatment of a cyst which is on the pancreas. She went back to the oncologist today for her 3 month check ( please note this is a new doctor who could barely speak to her and only gave her 5 minutes of her time) she told my mother that she does not have cancer now at all. But to come back in 4 months and to have blood tests done before returning. Can a liposarcoma go away we are very confused is she cancer free? Kind Regards Trish

How can I go about getting a second opinion? My primary care doc refered me to a pulmonolgist (stat) to get a bronchoscopy because I went to the quick care I spragned my left wrist and they did an x ray showed 8mm lung nodule upper right lung. ct scan a week later showed 3 nodules all in the right lung I have noticed my voice has been out so Did a fungal panel,mycobacterium test,arb cultured, valley fever skin tb test spirometry they are all negative, when I walk i am out of breath so doc checked my oxegyn at walking went from 100-74 in a couple min?? but pulmonologist says i am too young for cancer refuses to do biopsy. I have been on steroids for months and anti biotics no better. what else should i do I am 33 15 yr smoker over a pk day been on chantix for ten days have not smoked for 5 days. what does this sound like?

My sister, whom is 29, was recently diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer. She started developing symptoms in December of 2009. Her symptoms included rectal bleeding, severe abdominal pain, and chronic diarrhea. The hospital did several tests which included a CT scan. The results showed acute colitis. She was sent home. In February 2010, she returned to the hospital with the same symptoms. The hospital did more extensive testing, which included a colonscopy with biopsies. They sent her home with a diagnosis of "severe stricture", but no actual cause of the stricture (possible Crohn's disease). They told her to follow-up with the GI doctors. In April, the GI doctor did a round of nightly enemas and steroids. Half way through her treatment, he called her back to the office to perform a sigmoidoscopy. They found a T3Nx tumor, which they claim was not present 2 months earlier. Can you please tell me how quickly tumors can form and if it is possible that the tumor grew that quickly. Also, they are doing radiation and chemotherapy before surgery. I was under the impression that surgery was the first mode of action to take.

my 61 yr husband diagnosed with kidney cancer 2008. 3cm tumor removed from right side. no penetration of wall. no chemo or radiation. February 2010 diagnosed colon cancer. 14cm tumor removed right side + small cancerous area on lft.side removed.Stage II. Oncologist wants chemo asap. everything we read chemo is not prescribed. what are your thoughts? Thank you

I have a lump on my upper thigh with broken blood vessel over top of it, also I am experiencing pain in that leg that radiates down below my knee. This has been going on for over 6 months, but I don't have health insurance and don't know what to do. Any thoughts on what it might be and any suggestions on what I can do for the pain?

Hi Sir My daughter Tejashwi ( 2.5years ) has been operated for a major spinal surgery on 12-March for a tumor identified on her spine , in Kamineni Hospitals,L.B Nagar Hyderabad The tumor has been sent for further biopsy tests and the reports indicate that it is a malignant tumor in spine. The reports say that it is ATYPICAL TERATOID / RHABDOID TUMOR..we would like to take your opinion before we take any decision for further treatment. Pls can u send us your opinion , so tht i can send you all the reports online to review the case . Since this is considered to be rarest among the rare , Any help in this regard would really mean a lot to us and we consider your advice as very valuable as it could save a life.

I have asked several questions here before, and I'm very pleased for the good answers I've recieved. I have another question though. When a cancerous lymph node/nodes pop up, how long does it normally take until you feel sick? I mean, one day you have to feel that something isn't right. Can you walk around with hodgkins for many years without knowing it? And does cancerous lymph nodes always continue to grow? Yours sincerly Andreas

Symptoms all since 1/2009 except where noted...severe abdominal pain since and bloating (incr p eating), low grade fever, supraclavicular swelling (CT revealed density - dr did not f/u), night sweats (new symptom), full feeling p few bites of food, nausea. Tests include CT w/o contrast (probable ovarian cyst dr did not f/u), MRI with contrast, endoscopy, colonoscopy, PET scan, ultrasound. Dx'd with kidney cancer had partial nephrectomy but doc said this pain is not related - both f/u CA free. At times it's difficult for me to talk because the pain is so severe. Heat seems to ease the pain. Blood work revealed no increase in pancreatic enzymes. Desperate for answers.

I JUST HAS A RT BREAST US DONE THIS PAST WEEK FOLLOWING UP ON MY LAST ONE 4 MTHS AGO... THEY FOUND HYPOECHIC MASS-LIKE STURCTURE AT 12 O' CLOCK THERE IS NO DEFINITE EVIDENCE OF NEOPLASM. ALSO IT WAS SHOWING NEAR THE AREOLA. THEY ARE RECOMMENDING A BREAST BIOPSY DO YOUTHINK I SHOULD HAVE IT DONE.. I HAVE FAMILY MEMBERS WITH BREAST PROBLEMS NO CANCER IN BREAST BUT MY FATHER JUST PASSED AWAY FROM LUNG CANCER. PLEASE ADVISE ME OF WHAT I SHOULD DO.

Mother-in-law diagnosed with recurrent colon cancer, localized, but not a candidate for surgery..she is 90 years old. Meeting with oncologist tomorrow to discuss chemo options. What are your feelings about chemo and/or radiation on a patient of this age. She also is a diabetic, Type 2, hypertension, COPD..

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I have a hard lump/bump on my left side just above my left breast. It feels like it is about 2cm from my sternum. It is hard and does not move. It is larger than when I first noticed it. It is painfull and it sometimes feels like pins pushing in to my left breast and sometimes it feels like it is on fire. I have been to a GP and was told that is is inflamed cartlidge. I was given an anti-inflamatory and injection, but it did not help.

i was wondering how cancer cells are able keep going through mitosis when RNA polymerase is inhibited by the cell, which limit's its capacity to produce proteins to self sustain? in other words, how does the cell manage not to kill it's self in the process of being cancerous?

I have a client who was recently diagnosed with colon cancer. In the center of the transverse colon. Approximately ping pong ball size. It is growing outwards of the colon. CT scan results showed 2 highlighted lymph nodes as well. What does that mean?

Hi there, for the last 10 weeks my right arm has been dead/tingling/wierd sensation. This is much worse at night and very bad when i am sleeping as it wakes me and i cant get cumfy. I am not sleeping on it or putting pressure or anything on it. It is like it for most of the day but i'd say probably worse when i am resting it. I have been getting headaches and feeling sick just at random times during the day. My appetite is fine.