Joseph asks… Why does ovarian cancer have a poor prognosis? Why does ovarian cancer have a poor prognosis? Is it because specific signs rarely appear until after secondary tumors develop? Admin answers: It is partially because there are no symptoms early on (only 30% are found in stages I-II). Partially because the symptoms when they [...]
Donna asks… Name of a rare cancer that is treated like colon cancer? My friend’s relative has a rare cancer and the Doctors are treating her with the same methods as they would use on a patient with colon cancer. Any idea what this cancer could be called? My friend can’t remember the name of [...]
Robert asks… Has anyone had or know anyone with pancreatic cancer? My grandmother just got diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer. She will have radiation therapy once a day and wear a system on herself that delivers chemotherapy 24 hours a day. With stage 3, the cancer has surpassed her pancreas and also gone into [...]
Sharon asks… Where can I find materials on reassurance for prostate cancer patients? How can I find info on how to encourage a friend who has had lazer treatment for prostate cancer? Admin answers: Hard Question friend. My husband had “radical” prostate surgery last year. That’s the removal of the prostate. I did extensive research [...]
Steven asks… Do you think Ted Kennedy Might Have Died Sooner if it wasn’t for British Medical Technology? The Drug used to treat Ted Kennedy’s Brain Cancer Temozolomide (Temodal™) was developed at Aston University in Britain.. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/708105 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temozolomide The Drug used to treat Ted Kennedy’s Brain Cancer Temozolomide (Temodal™) was developed at Aston University in [...]
Sandy asks… What can you do to help prevent breast cancer after you start taking birth control pills? Birth control pills can cause breast cancer. What type of “preventative maintenance” can you do while you’re on them? Admin answers: There is no sure way to prevent breast cancer; however, regular exercise and eating healthy can’t [...]
Mandy asks… How can I make a patient with lung and brain cancer more comfortable? My mom has lung cancer that has spread to the brain. Her head is titled down and can’t lay down right or eat a lot. Admin answers: What a great responsibility you have. Get into contact with Hospice. They will [...]
Betty asks… Ovarian cancer causes your intestines to shut down? A friend of mine just had ovarian cancer surgery and they told her the reason why her stomach was bloated is because her intestines weren’t working so they cut some out. What does this mean, why would cancer make that happen? Admin answers: This is [...]
George asks… Isn’t it sad to see Patrick Swayze sick with cancer ? he’s in the hospital. Admin answers: Yeah, he looks really bad too. It looks like he’s aged 20 years in the last 10 years. John asks… patrick swayze’s cancer? how did he get it? excuse me but i think i have the [...]
Laura asks… Is the cervical cancer vaccine able to give you epilepsy? At school a cervical cancer vaccine is being handed out. I have heard that it can give you epilepsy? Is this true and what are the chances if so? I don’t know if I should get it. Quite frankly I don’t want epilepsy [...]