Fibromyxosarcoma is it benign or malignant?
it is a lowgrade malign tumor , even said a benign tumor. That was the answer i got from my doctor .
How long do you have before stomach cancer kills you?
It depends on how advanced the cancer is. If it's caught early it might be treated, but if it's caught late, it's usually fatal, but you can survive all stages
What is the cancer that only women can have?
Some cancers are more common found in men then women. These include Bowel cancer, prostate cancer, bladder cancer non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and lung cancer.
Why cancer does not affect human heart?
the heart muscles can t have the capacity to get the tumours cell,and because of continous ejction of blood for systemic circulation as well aspulmonary circulation it will not regain the blood even a single mintue....then heart does not have lymph drinage aiso......as we all know the main route of cancer meatsis is throug the blood supply and lympy supply............these are the main two main reasons....which is my opinion
What color cancer ribbon signifies small intestinal cancer?
Purple, google GIST and you will find the correct ribbon for GI cancer!
There are different screening test for different cancers.
Breast cancer it is a mammogram
prostate cancer PSA test a bloodtest
colon cancer stool is tested, colonoscopy
web MD is a good website to check all cancer screening test
Is marijuana good for cancer patients?
Anybody can get addicted to cannabis. It is more of a psychological addiction, which can produce some phisiological effects. for more info ask your doctor, as everything you discuss is in confidence. hope that helps.
What does it mean when a cancer is said to be metastatic?
There are two types of cancer, benign and metastatic, if it is benign is is "self contained" and not a threat, however if it is metastatic that means it will spread throughout your body to different organs and body parts.
Can you get breast cancer from a guy giving you hickeys on your breasts?
No you'll get leukemia, which is a blood pathogenic disease caused by the pressure of the hickey. If you don't go to the doctor there is a serious chance of contracting leukemia cancer. Which is almost always fatal.
What is considered stage 0 cancer?
Depending on the type of cancer,For instance 0 stage breast cancer Can mean that there has be abnormal cells found and further testing would need to ran to confirm diagnosis.There is really no other information we can provide with out Specific Cancer information you have provided.Please be more specific so we can obtain the information you are looking for and be more helpful for you in the future.
Can Crohns Disease turn to Cancer?
Yes. Some studies have shown as much as a five times increased risk in the development of intestinal cancer in patients with Crohns disease as compared to the general population. This should not make you panic however. More than 90% of IBD patients never develop cancers and because of the increased testing done on bowel disease patients those who do develop cancers are almost always caught early and survival rates are better than those who are not diagnosed as early.
Could an imflamed lymph nodes mean you have cancer if it really hurts?
Lymph glands, such as those in the neck, are the battlefields of your immune system. They swell when your immune system is fighting off an ...
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Is Burkitt's lymphoma contagious?
Hodgkin's lymphoma, or disease, is inherited from the patient's parents. Like any other cancer, it is not contagious, as far as anyone knows.
How many people were cured of cancer in 2008?
growths from the liver, 34% will live at least five years. Even more encouraging is that of the 34% of people who live at least five years after surgery, half will go on to live 10 or more years and be cured of colon cancer liver metastasis.
Will you die if you get cancer?
If you get the cold or flu then no, probably not unless you have asthma or are over 70, then the flu can be very bad for you. If you mean puke too much and not digest anything (bulimia) then yes, eventually. And it depends what your symptoms are... you have to be more specific about 'if you get sick too much'.
What is the meaning of a black ribbon?
I found a website that tells you what ribbon colors mean but unfortunately it doesn't say whether wearing a ribbon as a necklace means something different than wearing a ribbon as a lapel pin.
here's the site: http://www.causekeepers.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=C&Category_Code=Colors
Can you get cancer in the thyroid?
T3 (Triiodothyronine) tests are useful in diagnosing hyperthyroidism and the severity of it. This is because patients who are hyperthyroid have an elevated T3 level. The American Thyroid Association says thyroglobulin (Tg) is a protein produced by normal thyroid cells and also thyroid cancer cells. This test is most often used for patients who have had surgery for thyroid cancer because it helps monitor them after treatment.
How many people are diagnosed with Leukemia in the U.S. every year?
53,000 people are diagnosed with lymphoma every year. of those 53,000, only 15% are diagnosed with non-hodgkin's t-cell lymphoma. of that 15%, only 5% are children and of all children diagnosed with non-hodgkin's t-cell lymphoma, 70% are male. despite those odds, my sister was diagnosed with it in 2001, she was 7 years old. i got this here: In the US, childhood Non-Hodgkin's lymphomas make up about 5% of the 53,370 cases of NHL diagnosed each year. http://www.lymphomainfo.net/childhood/nhl.html About 70% of non-Hodgkin lymphoma occurs in boys, and it is about 40% more common in white children than black children. http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_4_1x_What_are_the_key_statistics_for_childhood_non_Hodgkins_lymphoma_9.asp Non-Hodgkin's Lymphomas caused by malignant (cancerous) T-Cell lymphocytes represent a smaller subset (about 15% in the US) of the known types of lymphoma… http://www.lymphomainfo.net/nhl/t-cell.html 119 female children in the US per year .00225% chances for female children (please correct math if wrong, 119/53000)
What are nursing diagnosis for prostate cancer?
yes you can nurse but it may hurt for some women - previous answer.
I think you are asking for an actual "Nursing Diagnosis" - I would recommend the NANDA book for more precise answers. Remember to include the "related to" and "as evidenced by" which some classes will allow "r/t" and "aeb" as notations for those terms.
Pain - acute or chronic. This is a common one.
Circulation, altered. If there is lymph node involvement.
There are also issues related to: Self-Concept, Self-Esteem, Body Image - Altered. because of the threat of removal of tumors, chemotherapy et. al.
Risk for Infection (if on chemotherapy or radiation)
What percent of all lung cancers occur in smokers?
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