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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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Is radiation therapy safe?

My friend is 50 years old. He was diagnosed with lung cancer and will have a radiation therapy. Is radiation therapy safe?
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Can pelvic radiation cause bowel incontinence?

Last month I was diagnosed with cervical cancer, and I have been receiving several kinds of therapy for it - including pelvic radiation. Now I'm having problems with bowel control....
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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 the signs of rectal cancer?

A month ago, I began to notice blood in my stool, and it hasn't stopped. I'm worried that it could be rectal cancer. What are the signs of rectal cancer? What should I look...
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How long do side effects typically last with chemotherapy?

I'm undergoing chemotherapy to manage my breast cancer, but I haven't started yet. I'm aware that sometimes the side effects can be quite negative. How long do these side effect...
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What are the most common cancers in children?

I understand that brain tumors and leukemia are common cancers among children, but I'm wondering about any others. What are the most common cancers that you see in children?
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Where does lymphoma usually start?

My lymph nodes around my neck are enlarged and I've been really fatigued lately as well. Could these be symptoms of lymphoma? Where does it first start to develop?
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How common is leukemia in children?

I've noticed that there are a few children in my area with diagnosed cases of leukemia (I live in a large neighborhood). How common is this cancer in children?
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Mouth sores with chemotherapy?

My daughter started to have chemotherapy and not only has she experienced side effects of nausea and hair loss, I also noticed that she has mouth sores. Is this normal? She's...
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How is medical marijuana used in the treatment of cancer?

My mother has breast cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy, but she also uses medical marijuana in her treatment as well. How is medical marijuana used in the treatment...
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Is constipation normal with chemotherapy?

My grandmother is undergoing chemotherapy for her lung cancer, and now she's dealing with constipation. Is this a common side effect with chemotherapy?
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Why does lung cancer develop in non-smokers?

I'm not a smoker, but I was diagnosed with second-stage lung cancer recently and I'm currently being treated with radiation therapy. I do have a family history of lung cancer,...
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Why do I have to flush the toilet twice after chemotherapy?

I just started to get chemo for my gallbladder cancer. But my doctor made it a point to say that I should always flush the toilet twice after treatment. I thought this was really...
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What are the first signs of cancer in kids?

My son hasn't been himself for over a year. He's been getting sick easily, vomiting, and complains of frequent headaches. He also has a lump on his head; I found it the other...
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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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What does bladder cancer treatment involve?

I'm 35 years old and I'm going to have tests to see whether or not I have bladder cancer. If I do have it, what should I expect from the treatment?
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Does an elevated CA-125 indicate cancer?

After a recent blood test, my doctor said that I have a high level of CA-125. I had trouble understanding him while he was explaining what this means for me. Is this actually...
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Is radiation therapy recommended for breast cancer?

My friend's mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in the 2nd stage, and their family is weighing their options. I know that they're consider radiation therapy over chemotherapy....
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