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Total questions: 1019

Compared to other types of cancer how fast does ovarian cancer progress and spread?
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What does milk contain that may be helpful to cancer?
Popularity: 171

How do you find information on the symptoms of a brain tumour?
Popularity: 164

Should one be concerned with a soft tissue lump in the upper shoulder?
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Should you be worried if you've had a small hard lump on the wall of your mouth at the front bottom for a couple of months?
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How hard is it to detect ovarian cancer in its early stages if you are not specifically checked or tested for it?
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Is a lump below your ear that lances cancerous?
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Is Hospice only for people who are terminally ill who have no hope left?
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What is the proper follow-up for a patient with adenocarcinoma of the cervix if the cone biopsy margins aren't clear?
Popularity: 144

Is gangrene swelling and decay of the feet and lower legs common or normal in a woman with brain cancer?
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What are some problems and their solutions after radical cystectomy?
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Could giddiness pins-and-needles jumbled thoughts an urgent need for a bowel movement and feeling sick all be linked to a brain tumour?
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How common is ovarian cancer?
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If a person has terminal cancer of the lungs and it is now in her bloodstream should she be concerned by a soft knot on the back of her head?
Popularity: 139

If a doctor says surgery has successfully removed all cancerous growths why then would a patient receive Hospice care?
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Is it possible for a smoker to have a non cancerous tumor?
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If you have one undescended testicle which of your two testes is more likely to develop cancer?
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What causes lung cancer other than smoking?
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What is a pituitary tumor?
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If your wife's judgement is often impaired by brain cancer how do you convince her to not do anything dangerous or irrational?
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Do hereditary factors increase the chance of getting cancer?
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Who should you go see about a lump about 5 inches from your neck in the middle of your back that doesn't move?
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If cancer hates oxygen why does it seem to spread once an operation begins?
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What are growth warts?
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How many people in the US die each year from lung cancer?
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What are the symptoms of colorectal cancer?
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How can you prevent cancer as a teenager to make sure you live a healthier life?
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How long does it take to determine whether a lymph node has cancer or not?
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Can you develop ovarian cancer before you start your periods?
Popularity: 111

Is there a cure for cancer?
Popularity: 109

Once chemo is stopped with metastatic colon cancer and ascites is present how long is the life expectancy and what are the signs of the end nearing?
Popularity: 106

What is the chance of recovery from leukemia?
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What does a white blood cell count mean in someone with leukemia if the normal range is meant to be 7000?
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If you have terminal colon cancer and the oncologist says your numbers were 9 four months ago and now they are 130 what is he referring to if you know this is not a good sign?
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How do you know if you have cancer if you know it's caused by stress and depression and you are really depressed and stressed?
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What is a Wilms Tumor?
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Do you have any recourse if you were terminated because your dad had cancer and you had to take care of him two days a week?
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What is the treatment for Rituxan for non-Hodgkins lymphoma?
Popularity: 84

If a person has intestinal cancer and they can't get their weight up to start chemotherapy what challenges could they face?
Popularity: 84

What are symptoms of cancer?
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What can a patient with terminal lung cancer expect when he or she is told they have only a couple more months to live?
Popularity: 82

Why can't a mammogram and an ultrasound detect a lump in your breast?
Popularity: 81

Are there ways to prevent cancer?
Popularity: 79

What does it mean to have terminal lung cancer?
Popularity: 78

What are treatment options for small cell lung cancer?
Popularity: 75

Is terminal cancer hereditary?
Popularity: 74

Can ultrasounds tell if something is a fluid-filled cyst?
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Symptoms of death with acute leukemia?
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Are all tumors cancerous?
Popularity: 72

What could be wrong if you have two bumps on your head and one on your back close to your shoulder and they feel hard and hurt when you touch them?
Popularity: 72

What is colon cancer?
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Can a teenager get stomach cancer?
Popularity: 71

How can you get a doctor to give free nose surgery on your sister's cancerous nose?
Popularity: 70

What could a painful bump be behind the right ear?
Popularity: 70

Can a medical insurance company drop coverage in the middle of chemotherapy treatment for cancer?
Popularity: 70

Is there scientific evidence that proves for every cigarette you smoke a minute is taken off of your life?
Popularity: 69

What is the diagnosis for a patient who has knots on the back of their neck after completing chemo and radiation therapy for tonsil cancer?
Popularity: 69

What is wrong if you have a lump in your right breast and could it have been caused by your husband's harsh bite?
Popularity: 69

What is cancer?
Popularity: 68

What else can be done if you have a lump in your left breast but it doesn't show up on a mammogram or ultrasound?
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Is cancer hereditary?
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If your father has colon cancer that he has opted not to treat what does it mean if he is experiencing a lot of blood in his bowel movements?
Popularity: 66

What is the life expectancy for your 89-year-old father who has two cancerous brain tumors?
Popularity: 65

What are the symptoms of lymphoma?
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Can Acute Myeloid Leukemia cause or be linked to Cardiac Arrest in a 7-year-old boy?
Popularity: 65

How do you deal with a narcissistic mother who has cancer?
Popularity: 64

How do you know if you have ovarian cancer?
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Where do cancerous lumps usually form?
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What could a quarter-sized lump be at the center top of your ribs?
Popularity: 60

Is a Pap Smear a good tool for general cancer detection or is it only specific to cervical cancer?
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