Archive for July, 2008

22
Jul

It varies. I know it takes a long time but there is not a set time or amount you have to smoke.
Answer: My mother smoked her whole life from the age of 18 till her death at 70, she didn't have cancer, but did have emphysema, But on the other side, I had a friend […]

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22
Jul

and have to get one of those voice boxes?
i know smoking causes it, but what else?
Answer: It can be hereditary, or can be caused by other factors such as :
-Tobacco smoking and heavy alcohol consumption
-Chronic irritation of the mucosal lining
-Plummer-Vinson syndrome (PVS)
-Swallowing sodium hydroxide(substances that contain it)
Smoking only does so tiny unless you've been smoking […]

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22
Jul

last year my father died and i miss him so much he was like my ideal friend. i hate cancer.here is a picture of him
http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r325/…
my mum also had cancer
Answer: I am so sorry that you lost your Dad. I lost mine to cancer two years ago and it still is hard…but it does get […]

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22
Jul

wanted to know
Answer: I’m not an expert on asking questions but I think if you just talk in a normal tone, don't seem to demanding and provide logical and recourceful reasons of why you want one then she might say yes. Or state you just want to try one. I wouldn't recomend stealing one but […]

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22
Jul

my cat has cancer and the only way for it to be put down is by being shot how do u feel about that.
Answer: Its tough, but you need to do it. Why cant you take it to the vet? Being put to sleep would be far less traumatic for you and the […]

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22
Jul

i've been smoking for three days… but i'm just wondering.
Answer: My guess a few months to a few years. I saw a documentary of a kid who started that chew tobacco and got cancer a few months later. They’d to cut off his face.
Even though you don't get cancer right away you can get […]

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22
Jul

Hair re growth?

Author: admin

My hair is coming back real curly since chemo i hate it any ideas on how to straighten it
Answer: Mine is curly too and more grey now. I'm not happy with it but right now I'm just enjoying the fact that I have hair again. You could wear hats until it gets longer and maybe […]

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22
Jul

Dazed and confused?

Author: admin

my wife has been diagnosed with cancer, do not have a prognosis yet, issue is I don’t want to share any info at work however it is somewhat distressing to me not explaining why I am withdrawn and somewhat moody.I feel like I’m soliciting sympathy for myself if I let people know my situation…I don’t […]

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22
Jul

65 yr old female, adenocarcinoma of lung with metastasis to brain and bone. chemotherapy each 3 weeks, has had 6 treatments, seemed to be working. doing poorly as result of chemo, lethargic, weak, reduced mental state. hospitalized 12 days ago for above concern, electrolytes terribly insufficient, sodium down. diagnosed as SIADH, performing blood and […]

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22
Jul

I know Chemo can make a person lose their hair, but does Radiation? And is it common to give both treatments at the same time? Thanks so much.
Answer: Lose of hair in radiation in confined to the area being treated.
Answer: Radiation is usually a localized treatment . . the area that is radiated […]

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