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Does frequent tanning put me at risk for skin cancer?

I'm 19 years old, and I go tanning a lot. Well, mainly in the winter when I can't go outside to lay out. I go as frequently as once a week. Does this put me at risk for skin...
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Should I take my son to the doctor for his mole?

My son has a mole on top of his head, and I'm worried that it could be cancerous. What steps should I be taking to check it out? It doesn't look like it's gotten bigger since...
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How quickly does chronic myeloid leukemia spread?

My friend's 35 years old, and was recently diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia. Just last week. How quickly does this cancer usually spread, and what's the treatment for...
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What is the treatment for lymphoma?

My aunt was diagnosed with lymphoma last week, and she's going to discuss her options this Friday. What is the usual treatment for lymphoma? She's diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins,...
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Gum issues with leukemia?

My friend's son is 10 years old, and he was diagnosed with childhood leukemia. I don't remember what kind. But lately he has been experiencing gum pain. Are gum issues a common...
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What causes osteosarcoma in adolescents?

My friend's daughter has osteosarcoma, and she's only 14 years old. What are her chances of survival, and how is this form of cancer caused in teens?
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Is chemotherapy effective for lymphoma?

My friend's son is 7 years old, and he was diagnosed with lymphoma. Is chemotherapy an effective treatment for lymphoma?
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Can surgery help with prostate cancer?

My friend is 38 year old, and he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Can surgery help with this? What are the other treatment options?
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What's the best treatment option for ovarian cancer?

My friend is 50 years old, and she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She's opting for surgery to have the cancerous tissues removed. But does she have other, better options?...
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Is bone cancer treatable?

My husband was diagnosed with bone cancer recently, but it's in the second stage. Is this treatable?
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Are there any long-term complications associated with chemotherapy?

I am a 45 year old woman currently undergoing chemotherapy. Are there any long-term complications associated with chemotherapy?
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Can lymphedema be caused by radiation therapy?

I had radiation therapy for breast cancer, and some time after I was diagnosed with lymphedema. Did this develop from the radiation?
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How many types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma exist?

My friend is 20 year old, and he has non-Hodgkin lymphoma. How many types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma exist?
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Are surgical consultations used for women receiving mastectomies?

I need to have a mastectomy after a tumor was found on my left breast. Before surgery, I'm supposed to have a consultation. But why are these consultations really necessary?...
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How can a person fight chemotherapy fatigue?

My friend's son is having chemotherapy, but because of his treatment, he has fatigue. How can he fight chemotherapy fatigue?
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Is chemotherapy the best option for bone cancer treatment?

My friend is 35 years old. He has been diagnosed bone cancer and his doctors treat him with chemotherapy. Is it the best option for bone cancer treatment?
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Is it better to have open or closed biopsy?

My doctor found an abnormal lump in one of my mammograms. He has recommended to do an open biopsy to see if it's cancerous. But I heard from other doctors that closed biopsy...
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What are the side effects of chemotherapy?

My friend's 7-year-old daughter needs to have chemotherapy treatment for stage II leukemia. Do kids experience any other side effects for chemotherapy?
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What is the success rate of bone cancer treatment?

My friend has just been diagnosed with bone cancer, and he's 45 years old. He's in stage II right now, and the treatment that he decided on is chemotherapy. What's the success...
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What is the best treatment for breast cancer?

A cousin, that I'm pretty close to, just got diagnosed with breast cancer, and I'm not really sure what her options are. What are the typical treatment options for breast cancer?...
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