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Is a loss of appetite common in chemotherapy patients?
Yes, loss of appetite does happen. Often this is due to change of taste. However try to eat smaller meals. Perhaps change foods or texture.
How does the HPV vaccine help in preventing the risk of cervical cancer?
The HPV vaccine act to increase immunity to several HPV viruses. There are 15 types of HPV virus that can eventually cause pre malignant or malignant changes in the cervix. However READ MORE
The HPV vaccine act to increase immunity to several HPV viruses. There are 15 types of HPV virus that can eventually cause pre malignant or malignant changes in the cervix. However not all 15 have a preventable vaccine. It is best to continue thorough gyn exams even if vaccinated
I want to get pregnant but I have undergone chemotherapy 2 years back. Is it advisable to conceive?
If you completed chemo 2 years ago, I would recommend fertility evaluation. Some chemo can affect reproduction.
Are there any chances for regrowth of my breasts?
Not if breast tissue is removed. See a plastic surgeon about implants if desired.
My father is suffering from excessive sleepiness and loss of appetite due to his chemotherapy. Is it normal?
This happens with chemo. Check with his oncologist for advice.
My father is suffering from severe diarrhea as a result of his chemotherapy. What should we do?
Chemo can cause diarrhea. Tell this to his oncologist for a remedy.
What are the chances of a relapse of cancer?
Any cancer can reoccur. Careful follow-up and appropriate testing is mandatory.
How is endometrial cancer treated?
If she only had a D & C to diagnose the cancer, she needs a imaging study and / or a complete examination by a gynecologic oncologist to determine the extent of the cancer. Most READ MORE
If she only had a D & C to diagnose the cancer, she needs a imaging study and / or a complete examination by a gynecologic oncologist to determine the extent of the cancer. Most endometrial cancer is treated by total hysterectomy, oophorectomy and pelvic node sampling first. Depending upon the reports of pathology radiation and occasionally chemo is given. However most endometrial cancer is discovered at an early stage. But the complete evaluation must be done to determine the extent of cancer.
Can cancer cause short-term memory loss?
The memory problems are likely related to the chemotherapy.
Will a viral infection worsen my condition during chemotherapy?
I agree with your physician.
What are the risks involved in getting pregnant after cancer treatment?
If you are free of cancer and not receiving chemotherapy there is no issue.
A friend of mine has been diagnosed with non-necrotic lymph node. What does this mean?
This is a non-specific diagnosis. Why was the node removed? Does this person have cancer? If so, what type?
If I was diagnosed with cervical cancer, did i definitely have HPV first?
HPV is the etiologic agent (cause) of cervical cancer. Over ninety nine percent of cervical cancer and pre cancer (dysplasia) have an associated HPV. This has been researched READ MORE
HPV is the etiologic agent (cause) of cervical cancer. Over ninety nine percent of cervical cancer and pre cancer (dysplasia) have an associated HPV. This has been researched for years. Unfortunately, this is sexually transmitted in most instances. The most common types of cervical cancer, squamous and adeno are associated with HPV. There are 13 to 15 types of high risk HPV viruses. The most prevalent of these are HPV 16 and 18. These two are the cause of 67% of these diseases.
