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Found a lump underneath my armpit and experiencing fatigue and joint pain. Should I get screened?

Around 5 months ago, I suffered from a severe bout of flu which caused terrible weakness in my body. My platelets also dropped drastically and I have a vitamin D deficiency....
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I want to get pregnant but I have undergone chemotherapy 2 years back. Is it advisable to conceive?

I was suffering from a cancerous growth in my ears. After 6 months of chemotherapy I was treated for the condition. I am now 32 years old and I now want to plan and start my...
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For a breast cancer case, is a surgery done first or is the chemotherapy started first?

My sister has been diagnosed with breast cancer and we are just evaluating the options. The doctor has suggested that she will have to undergo a breast removal surgery. Can there...
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What are the symptoms of a brain tumor?

Can a brain tumor happen to anybody? Are there any symptoms? I lost my father to brain cancer and we were not able to identify his symptoms initially at all. So I would like...
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Are there any specific symptoms of breast cancer?

I am a 40 year old woman and I recently underwent a complete body checkup to rule out any abnormalities. Everything seemed normal. However, there runs a history of breast cancer...
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Are there any chances for regrowth of my breasts?

I am a 36 year old woman who suffered from breast cancer. To prevent the disease from spreading further both my breasts were removed. Are there any chances that my breasts would...
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My father is suffering from excessive sleepiness and loss of appetite due to his chemotherapy. Is it normal?

My father is 74 years old and is suffering from excessive sleepiness and is unable to eat well. Even when he eats little, he begins to feel nausea. Is it normal to patients undergoing...
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Is it necessary to remove the entire breast in case of cancer?

I am a 45 year old woman and I have been detected with early breast cancer. However since the disease is spreading soon, according to the doctor my breasts will have to be removed....
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Is surgery the only way to treat prostrate cancer?

I am a 47 year old man and I am suffering with prostrate cancer. The oncologist has suggested a surgery to treat the condition. I want to understand if surgery is the only way...
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A friend of mine has been diagnosed with non-necrotic lymph node. What does this mean?

A close friend of mine has been diagnosed with non-necrotic lymph node. Is it something serious? What does it really mean?
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What are the tests recommended to confirm the diagnosis for skin cancer?

I have a few patches around the skin of my arm which according to the doctor may be a sign of melanoma. What will be the tests conducted to confirm this diagnosis?
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My father is suffering from severe diarrhea as a result of his chemotherapy. What should we do?

My father is 72 years old and is taking chemotherapy treatment for his colon cancer. He has been suffering from severe diarrhea for the last week after his last chemotherapy session....
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Turmeric use

Can eating a lot of turmeric, or taking supplements, really help prevent cancer?
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Can breast can spread even after breast removal surgery?

I am a 45 year old woman who suffered breast cancer last year. I underwent my chemotherapy and even had to get one of my breasts removed. Can I still get cancer in my other breast...
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Does cancer have any symptoms?

I am a 47-year-old man, and in my family, there have been several cases of cancer, including for both my parents. Are there any symptoms to look out for that can help in early...
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What are the tests recommended to check blood cell levels?

My mother had been detected with cancer 3 years back, for which she was treated successfully. However, she is now complaining of pain in her bones and joints. What are the tests...
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What are the chances of a relapse of cancer?

I am a 36-year-old woman and I survived breast cancer 3 years back. After the treatment, I am slowly gaining my body strength back. Although my immunity is getting better, I...
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Leptomeningeals disease- help me get more time?

I am a 62 year old stage 4 breast cancer patient who has been on treatment for bone mets for the last 6 years which have been relatively stable. I recently was told in my last...
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Do I have a brain tumor?

How can I tell if i have a brain tumor? You hear horror stories all the time about people having a little bit of a headache and then finding out that they've got some horrible...
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Is pregnancy possible after chemotherapy?

My sister is currently in breast cancer remission! We are all extremely happy for her, but she is still young (32) and wants to start a family with her husband. Since she had...
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