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Wanting to Know If I Have Cancer
Asked by L.M. from South Bend
on December 3, 2008
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Does anyone know, will an upper G.I. show if you have cancer of the pancreas,stomach and intestines? Will it also show if you have gallstones?
Thanks
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- Hi L.. First of all, don't panic. If your doctor has suggested that you might have cancer, GET A SECON OPINION. There is a radioactive test that screens your gallbladd...
- An upper GI may show questionable areas of the stomach and upper intestines but there would have to be a biopsy done to be definite - which cannot be done during that ...
- What are your symptoms? An upper GI will only show the esophagos and stomach. You would need an ultrasound or MRI to have your gall bladder, liver, and pancreas chec...
Father with Cancer
Asked by C.K. from York
on December 6, 2008
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My father was recently diagnosed with esophogus (SP?) cancer and it spread to the liver. HE has been very sick and taking chemo since May...he actually started it the...
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- C., My heart is breaking for you. My dad means the world to me, and I can't imagine how sad you must be right now. It is hard having to be strong for those older ...
- I am sorry C.. Enjoy every minute you can, the best you can. Be it here or other your father will always be with you. I lost my mom @4, my dad at 22 when he died ...
- I am so sorry to hear about your father. I know that it is a tough situation, my father has liver cancer (amongst other things) and it is very hard to swallow. I am ...
Fundraiser for a Friend with Terminal Cancer
Asked by H.R. from Tampa
on May 10, 2010
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a dear friend of ours has been battling cancer for a very long time shes recentl learned its now in her pancreas and bladder she has an opportunity to participate in a...
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- Garage sales are big! Ask ppl on Craigslist to donate items that you can sell. You would be surprised at how ppl come through.
- So sorry to hear about your friend. You are a sweet, supportive friend for wanting to help! I have a friend that is raising money to walk in breast cancer marathon in ...
- I am an ARBONNE consultant (health, wellness, skincare) and will gladly give you at least 25% of a catalog show---I could send the catalogs to you-host a party with a ...
Will This Eventually Turn into Cancer?
Asked by T.R. from New Orleans
on April 4, 2008
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I've had Pancreatitis, inflammation of the pancreas, for about 5 years now, off & on. I feel it coming on, and usually adjust my eating to reduce the swelling and oth...
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- Hi T., GET TO THE DOCTOR............... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW !!
- It is possible, but for your safety and for the sake of your kids, if i were you i would go to the dr. Anyway because if it is turning into cancer they can catch int h...
- I would advise not to think the worst. It could be something a lot less serious, and putting off going to the DR. could be making it worse.
Encouragement or Gift for Aunt with Cancer
Asked by J.B. from St. Louis
on June 26, 2011
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We just found out this week that my aunt has stage 4 cancer in her spine, skull, liver, and pancreas. Prognosis is not good. She lives about 10 hours away, so a visit ...
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- I haven't read all the responses... but I had cancer last year. Not stage 4 but here are the things that I LOVED. CARDS! I still have every one of them. Have your ...
- I'd send a fruit bouquet, cookie bouquet, or pajama gram. Something that will make her day a little brighter. Have the kids make handmade cards, write her a letter t...
- Handwritten letter from you. Books (book on tape if she cannot concentrate well), magazines! Photos of you and your kids. Her favorite candy or snack. Send her y...
Second Opinion About Cancer Diagnosis
Asked by A.K. from Sacramento
on February 5, 2011
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Hi moms! This question is not about kids or motherhood, but I desperately need your help. My dear dad was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, stage 4. We want to get a s...
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- I know this is hard. Hang in there and stay strong. I found a great nutritionist that works with cancer and autoimmune patients. If you want her info let me know...
- Dear A.- My 'significant other' was diagnosed in jan 2008 with esophageal cancer...also NOT a 'good one' (statistically)...but one group that has been helpful is AC...
- I'm really sorry. I don't know what the financial situation is, but MD Anderson in Texas is truly a place of miracles! The suggestion for the Mayo Clinic is also great...
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 ...
Help with Wording on Ultrasound Impression
Asked by L.F. from Detroit
on June 3, 2009
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Hello ladies. Can anyone please tell me what this means? My mom had an ultrasound done and she received this in the mail. It says "hepatomegaly with increased hepat...
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- Well I can tell you what i know from my schooling and that is just the medical words that are in there Hepatomegaly-enlargement of the liver increased hepatic echog...
- I'm not sure how you got the results without seeing the doctor first, but I would call up the dr. office,t.t. a nurse, tell them you have the results (read it to the n...
- Hi, I am a nurse and had to take medical terminology so here goes: Hepatomegaly is enlargement of the liver. Echogenicity probably refers to the way it actually appe...
Biopsy Results - Should I Be Concerned
Asked by J.B. from Chicago
on August 9, 2009
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I just had a colonsocpy with an upper gi endoscopy. I got the results that I had 3 polyps in my stomach and 2 in my esophagus. They said they had to send the biopsy ...
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- I had a similar experience 3 years ago and my polyps were benign. If you take proton pump inhibitors that can cause the stomach polyps. Please try not too worry too ...
- Hi J. - I hope the results are ok! Finding things early, even if not ok is really a good thing. Either way, you might consider testing for the BRCA gene mutation...
- It's hard not to be concerned,but the importent thing is, you went to have yourself checked. My mom had colon cancer and could have been fine,when she had her first s...
I Need to Lose Weight Fast for a Wedding!
Asked by A.W. from Sarasota
on January 28, 2009
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Ok, I gained about 20 pounds the last 6 months due to cancer. I had my treatment, and the surgery...all is good! EXCEPT the fact that I gained 20 pounds because the ca...
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- I used weight watchers before my wedding and had great luck. It is super easy to follow and easy to live around, even with kids because it is normal food that the who...
- Hi A., What you really want to do is lose the weight in a healthy manner while you're getting great nutrition and repairing your body. There is a weight loss Battle P...
- It really comes down to the math! If you take in more calories than you burn, then you gain weight. If you burn more calories than you need, then you will lose it. ...
