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Colon Cancer
Asked by R.A. from Grand Rapids
on September 1, 2007
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I am looking for some info on Colon Cancer. My grandfather passed away from it in 1998. (That is my dads dad). Now my dad is having the same symptoms, but refuses to s...
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- There are a couple of websites that I can direct you to, one is Mercksource.com (a medical professional website, so it can be a little wordy) and stedmans.com Howev...
- I get a lot of info from http://www.webmd.com. Simple language, diagrams and explanations of tests, treatments and outcomes, and things you should ask your physician -...
- R.- I work in the healthcare field and, unfortunately, see cancer on a daily basis. Your father definitely has the signs and symptoms of colon cancer, and colon canc...
Does Getting a Vasectomy Increase Mens' Chances of Getting Prostate Cancer?
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on February 25, 2011
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Hi Moms,
I want my husband to get a vasectomy, but I heard that it can increase a man's chance of getting prostate cancer. Do any of you know if this is true? Tha...
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- The risk of heart attacks is greater. Cancer can happen to anyone. Our world is so unclean. IF our government were serious about public health it would clean up t...
- According to the National Cancer Institute and studies done by them and others over the past several decades; no. ((technically, science rarely uses the words no or y...
- My husband had been talking about getting one, but I know that time will take care of my ability to get pregnant on it's own and don't want any permanent doors closed ...
Vasectomy Risks?
Asked by L.M. from Dayton
on July 12, 2007
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My husband and I decided to look into having a vasectomy. He actually has a consultation next week, so I would like to know if any of you have heard of any risks or co...
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- There are risks with everything. Surprised that anyone would do a vasectomy with you being so young! Anyway, my husband had his vasectomy 9 yrs ago and had no problems...
- Hi L. - My husband had one a year or so ago and had no problems. He is a firefighter so he had to take a couple extra days off. You aren't suppose to do any major...
- My cousin had one and he just had to take it easy for a few days. Now, an interesting twist. My brother in law had one 7 yrs ago, after my sister and he decided 2 ch...
Seeking Mom's with Advice on Luekemia, My 10 Yr. Old Was Just Diagnosed.....
Asked by H.F. from Los Angeles
on February 5, 2007
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im looking for anyone and everyone who can give me any advice, or support! my little girl was just diagnosed with luekemia ( cancer). and i dont really know much about...
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- Hi H., My brother was diagosed with AML Luekemia at age 14. This was back in 1981, he was at Childrens Orthopedic Hospital in Seattle. He went throught chemo, radiat...
- I would contact the luekemia society and ask them for all the help and resources they are there to help. I would let you ex take you to court and show up when you have...
- Hello, I'm a young mother,I will admit I don't know much about parenting yet, I wanted to comment on your topic cause it kind of hits close to home for me because my g...
Please Help Me!!
Asked by S.B. from Birmingham
on July 2, 2010
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Hi Momma's,
Well I have a question for all of you. I noticed yesterday that my right breast was itching really bad. I got really scared whenever I googled it on the i...
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- I would look into getting it checked out by someone and see if you can get it done at low or no cost if possible. Better to be safe than sorry. It is most likely not...
- I'm not sure what could be going on. It could be so many things! Have women in your family had breast cancer???? I would contact your local human services department a...
- chill out mommy..........its probably just dry skin. when you hear hoof beats think horses, not zebras!
Organic Products
Asked by D.W. from Indianapolis
on June 23, 2010
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Lately, there have been a lot of people posting about "organic" products and "all-natural" products as a safer alternative. Even though I'm a Biologist and a cancer s...
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- The trouble with pesticides are their effect on endocrine system, which takes a while to happen, but can lead to conditions that are very hard to reverse. Pesticide ...
- People who push organic sometimes don't realize what effect their buying decisions make on others. The organic cotton clothing line at Wal-Mart for example -- because ...
- As a biologist I would think you would be more in tune to the fact that not only are pesticide free products healthier to ingest, they are healthier for the earth. Th...
Daughter Pulling Out Hair
Asked by L.M. from Benton Harbor
on January 14, 2009
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Hello everyone. I have been going through a tough time with my 12yo daughter. About 3 months ago I noticed her pulling her hair out. She had hair also to her elbows an...
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- When I was in my early teens, I thought I may have Trichotelimania.....I would pull out thin strands of hair, never very much, but it was like a forceful habit...I hav...
- Did you have her hormonal levels checked and any other nutritional deficiencies checked through hair analysis. Also you may even ask your hair stylist if she has ever ...
- Hi L., I know you have had responses already, but I just wanted to add that my son's sensory integration has many implications suggested this as a later issue. We ha...
Antiperspirant/deoderant and Breastfeeding
Asked by M.G. from Louisville
on August 10, 2010
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Are there "better" or safer antiperspirants/deoderants to wear while breastfeeding? I never remember to ask my doctor about this, so I was wondering if anyone else ha...
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- I wore baby powder scented Dove deodorant the whole time I breastfed and it didn't bother her at all :)
- I tried to to avoid anything with fragrance in it since fragrance is known to mimic estrogen in the body. I also try to avoid antiperspirants, which have aluminum in ...
- I am a recent cancer survivor, and there appears to be no link between the use of deodorant ingredients and cancer at this time...... Here is a document from the Na...
OK For 13 Month Old to Eat Deli Meat
Asked by T. from Birmingham
on July 19, 2009
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Just wondering if anyone knows anything about this? I faintly remember hearing something about needing to warm it or limiting the amount per week.
Thanks!
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- When my son was starting solids foods his doctor told me no deli meats or packaged meats because of the preservatives, etc. {For the same reasons responder Liev was...
- Liev gave some good advice. We eat deli meat ocassionally, but a better idea is to buy a turkey breast and roast it (if you have a rotisserie, better yet) and use it ...
- When my daughter started eating table food, she ate whatever I ate, including cold cuts, and never had any problems.
2 Year Old with Possible Asthma?
Asked by D.A. from Chicago
on April 3, 2008
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My 2 year old has been having coughing episodes- These seem to be triggered by breathing in cold air (a trip to the park in 50 degree weather). Her doctor noted she d...
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- Hi D., My cousin's daughter had the same problem. She was on an inhaler as needed. But it wasn't solving the problem. What did help was gettting the toxins out of he...
- Did the Doctor call it cough-variant asthma? If so, I can offer some advice and/or suggestions. Also, which pediatrician diagnosed her?
- D., Is there any way you can take your 2 year old to an asthma/allergy specialist? I developed asthma at the age of 9 and the dr started me with med's and then it t...
