Q&A: ? about extragonadal mediastinal germ cell tumor (yolk sac)?
Question by T S: ? about extragonadal mediastinal germ cell tumor (yolk sac)?
My fiance has been diagnosed with germ cell tumor that started in his chest. The tumor was the size of a grapefruit that had collapsed his left lung and started to block off his airway. He has been in the hospital 3 weeks and was in ICU for 2 weeks. They said that they did not believe he had the Klienfeld syndrome because he did not have any of the characteristics of it. I was wondering what may have caused this, if anything makes it more prone to have it, what are the survival rates for this and does anyone know where a community board is for care givers to deal with germ cell tumor cancer? The doctors does not really tell us anything, they say “he is really sick” I know it has spread to his lymph nodes. They have him on chemo already. He has been on a ventilator to help him breathe. Is there a survival rating? I don’t know what questions to ask the doctors and they don’t really want to tell you anything unless you ask them straight up. If he survives, will the chemo or the cancer affect his fertility? He doesn’t have insurance either so we are in the process of trying to get him on SSI or medicaid. We were going to get married this summer, so another ? would be if we eloped would my income (around 20k annually) affect him getting SSI? He has no income now and just got out of college so didn’t have a job either.
Sorry I did miss spell that, the doctors here said they did not believe he had Klinefelter’s syndrome, 47, XXY or XXY syndrome because he did not have any characteristics of it. They have not tested him for it because he didn’t look like he had it. He is at a hosptial that is with a college of medicine so he has lots of interns coming in and studying him. They said it is a rare cancer.
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Answer by Spreedog
This is a real nightmare situation. I saw this once in my twenty years as a cancer specialist doctor. These do respond to chemotherapy. No one knows what causes these. A cure with this volume of disease is difficult but not impossible. The expense will be impossible for anyone but a Kennedy in this day in the U.S. His fertility will likely be affected by the chemotherapy – depending on which drugs they use. The medical oncologist should be explaining all of this in detail. That is part of the job. Much of my time as a medical oncologist was spent providing explanations for patients and their family members. This is a true battle. Fast growing malignancies like this can be fast shrinking tumors with treatment, but they can come back quickly also.
Best of luck to you both. I’m afraid you will need it.
Hope you can get Medicaid. No one I have ever known could afford the bills you will see for this type of care in the U.S. with no insurance coverage. Perfect example of what’s wrong with our health care reimbursement system in the USA.
The young man I cared for in this situation did gain a good response to chemotherapy. He had a complete remission – meaning we could not see any more cancer on CT scans. But the cancer came back and ended his life.
Did you mean Klinefelter’s syndrome, 47, XXY or XXY syndrome?
Here’s a good site for you to review http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/278174-overview
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Q&A: What is ecog ps2 in relation to small cell lung cancer?
Question by islandlife: What is ecog ps2 in relation to small cell lung cancer?
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Answer by DrMKhan
No relation because SCLC ( Oat Cell ) is related to oncogenes like myc family specially L-myc ( Agressive behaviour)
other mutational genes are p53 and Rb.
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Q&A: What’s the best way to reach the public on cell phone dangers?
Question by aquinaslove: What’s the best way to reach the public on cell phone dangers?
There are over 2000 studies showing danger of wireless radiation, even at nonthermal nonionizing levels (See Bioinitiative Report, Pathophysiology journal EMF issue, and Levitt/Lai article).
Devra Davis’s book Disconnect argued so convincingly on the dangers of cell phones, which may not become apparent for a few decades. There was approximately 2 decade lag for cigarette smoking and lung cancer. Devra Davis suggests that heavy usage of cell phones has only begun recently, so we have yet to see what epidemic proportions of disease will show up in the next few decades.
However, this does not seem to stop people from buying the technology like crazy.
What can we do to raise public attention? What can we learn from Big Tobacco?
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Answer by *five and a half years*
Well sadly its just like smoking you want everyone to stop cuz it will kill them and cell phones can do about the same because if you are on the phone to long you are sending radio waves or whatever into your brain and it can make you mentally retarded (i am NOT trying to be rude) smoking will kill you and so can over use on your cell phone but people aren’t able to realize it till it happens its pretty sad i wish we could raise awarness about it so it don happen but i think everyone would be like whatever thats a lie theyre just starving for attention its really sad.
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07-1 – Guy Andry – Lip and oral cavity squamous cell (Part 1)
1 Lip and oral cavity squamous cell carcinomas 2 5 Year survival 3 Lip cancer: epidemiology 4 Lip cancer: treatment options 5 Lip cancer: case examples 6 Lip cancer: prognostic factors 7 Lip cancer: probability of LN invasion 8 Lip cancer: micrographic surgery 9 Treatment of T1 and T2 lip cancer 10 Lip cancer: trial basis 11 Floor of mouth cancer 12 Floor of mouth cancer: treatment options 13 Floor of mouth cancer: case example MRI 14 Floor of mouth cancer: outcome 15 Oral tongue cancer T1, T2: surgery 16 Oral tongue cancer: case examples 17 Elective vs. therapeutic neck dissection: data 18 Lower alveolar ridge & retromolar trigone T1-2 ca. 19 Upper alveolar ridge & hard palate cancers 20 Buccal Mucosa cancers: treatment and results 21 Buccal Mucosa cancers: case example 22 Conclusions
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My father was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma stage 4. Any suggestion where can we get the best treatment?
Question by pbaquerizo: My father was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma stage 4. Any suggestion where can we get the best treatment?
He had his kidney removed 8 years ago, he had RCC stage 2. He had follow ups that were all clean. Last year he had his prostate removed too. And a month ago, we found the recurency in his column and in his lungs. He is 69 years old.
I am his son, and had my kydney removed last year with a RCC stage 1, I´ve had 2 ct scan since, and all are clean.
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Answer by kathy
This is the time to make a tough choice.
He can spend time seeking treatment, which has side effects and be miserable . It’s obvious that the cancer keeps spreading despite all the treatments he’s already had.
or:
He can live out the rest of his life with family, loved ones, and friends in peace, doing whatever things he is capable of that he enjoys. He can reminisce, share stories about his parents and grandparents that can be passed down to the next generation.
My Dad died of bone cancer, which is the most painful of all cancers. He elected to stay at home without TX enjoying his Met games, his western books and his family.
I was the only one he was able to talk about death with; the other family could not handle the topic.
Bless you & your Dad whatever decision he makes. You need to respect his decision even if you disagree…It is HIS life.
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Is regenerative medicine or stem cell regeneration a good way to battle cancer?
Question by jcL: Is regenerative medicine or stem cell regeneration a good way to battle cancer?
Hi! A close family member of mine was diagnosed with cancer and Regenerative medicine was proposed to us. Since it is very expensive i would like to know how effective it is.
Medical history of patient: Lung cancer that was surgically removed 3 years ago, had chemotherapy for 6 cycles. Middle of november 2008 was diagnosed as having a metasthasis to the brain.
Our problem now is very heavy and i would really appreciate it if an expert or someone who has had an experience with regenerative medicine could get in touch with us.
Anyway, i’d also like to say that nothing can match the effectiveness of prayers 
as it is still a miracle that the patient is still with us and I thank God everyday for that
Thank you Jesus Christ, Holy Mother, St. Joseph and Padre Pio
To all: Pls pray for our family member whether you are budhist, muslim or christian Thank you
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Answer by Chris P
i personally dont believe it has a beneficial effect. most doctors say it will help but statistics say a majority of cancers come back after they do treatment.
have you noticed how its still there with all the treatment? Vitamin B17 is starting to come to light as the cure for cancer (not in america of course). and they have many cures overseas. i shouldnt be saying this considering my training, but the american medical system of doctors should not be your source for learning about cancer.
may peace be with you and your family no matter the outcome
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BCC- Basal cell carcinoma removal and local flap
www.aurora-clinics.co.uk Basal Cell Carcinomas or BCC’s are the most common form of skin cancer. Plastic Surgeon Mr Richards of Aurora Clinics show how to remove a BCC and repairs the area with a local flap.
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Q&A: Renal Cell Carcinoma prognosis?
Question by : Renal Cell Carcinoma prognosis?
September 2008 – 53 y/o male with no obvious health issues collapses from hypertension.
October 2008 – found large tumor encased in left Kidney. Nephrectomy successful 3 days later. Biopsy confirmed Renal Cell Carcinoma, Stage 2.
Scans clean until February 2010.
February 2010 – Large tumor found in left lung.
End of March, 2010 – Sleeve procedure used to remove half of the lung. Clean margins.
Biopsy showed Renal Cell Carcinoma, Stage 4.
December 2010 – Severe pneumonia. Hospitalized, and scans were performed showing no abnormalities.
March 2011 – Scans show more than 10 tumors, all smaller than a BB in right lung. 6cm x 7cm tumor on Adrenal gland. No symptoms whatsoever. Has been on Sutent since April, 2010. Now changing to IV Torisel on the 25th. Has anyone taken this drug? Can anyone give me a prognosis on how long the patient has?
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Answer by Denisedds
About 15% survive 5 years after being diagnosed with stage 4 disease.
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I want to get a cancer ribbon tattoo, but I am looking for the color for SMALL CELL CARCINOMA cancer help?
Question by : I want to get a cancer ribbon tattoo, but I am looking for the color for SMALL CELL CARCINOMA cancer help?
My grandmaw has been diagnosed with this and only has two months to live because it has spread so fast. I cannot find the color for this anywhere and want to get this tattoo by the end of this month… any suggestions would be helpful!!!
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Answer by Jenny Ware
it seems to be yellow and red sorry for being vague about information but type in small cell carcinoma ribbon in images it pops up good
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Does anyone know of someone who has survived stage 3 small cell lung cancer?
Question by Katiam: Does anyone know of someone who has survived stage 3 small cell lung cancer?
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Answer by Bobbie
Small cell lung cancer has two stages or types…. extensive or limited. Limited means it is contained to one area and extensive is if it is in more than one area and the lymph nodes. There is hope for both.
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how long does it take for basal cell skin cancer to spread to other parts of the body?
Question by : how long does it take for basal cell skin cancer to spread to other parts of the body?
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Answer by april
If you want skin cancer, basal is the one to have. It VERY rarely metastasizes to other areas and is very slow growing.
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New evidence for cancer cure is kill the cancer stem cell?
Question by Nick P: New evidence for cancer cure is kill the cancer stem cell?
Evidence keeps growing that to cure cancer, you must kill off the cancer stem cell. For the last 30-40 years, cancer treatment has focused on just the cancer cell, and not the cancer stem cell. This is like killing the weed plant you see above ground and leaving the root behind. The root will regrow the weed, just like the cancer stem cell will regrow the cancer cells.
Now, Tykerb has been shown to kill off breast cancer stem cells in some types of breast cancer, Parthenolide/DMAPT kills AML (leukemia) stem cells and other cancer stem cells, GRN163L kills myeloma stem cells. Cyclopamine and the new water soluble version kill prostate cancer stem cells and myeloma stem cells. Clinical trials to start soon. So, will this finally lead to some cancer cures? I await the evidence.
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Answer by lois d
sure hope the cures are found soon.
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Gene therapy improves stem cell transplantation
Dutch tv journal of 15 June 2006 about new method to prevent immune reactions after cell transplantation. Suicide genes form the basis of a strategy for making cancer cells more vulnerable, more sensitive to chemotherapy. The approach has been to attach parts of genes expressed in cancer cells to other genes for enzymes not found in mammals that can convert a harmless substance into one that is toxic to the tumor. Most suicide genes mediate this sensitivity by coding for viral or bacterial enzymes that convert an inactive drug into toxic antimetabolites that inhibit the synthesis of nucleic acid. Suicide genes must be introduced into cells in ways that ensure their uptake and expression by as many cancer cells as possible, while limiting their expression by normal cells. Suicide gene therapy for cancer requires the vector to have the capacity to discriminate between target and nontarget cells, between the cancer cells and normal cells. acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute myelogenous leukemia, acute nonlymphocytic leukemia, ALL, AML, ANLL, anemia, blast crisis, blasts, blood, bone marrow, cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, chronic myelogenous leukemia, CLL, CML, erythrocytes, granulocytes, hematopoiesis, hematopoietic stem cells, leukocytes, lymphoid lineage, lymphoid stem cells, myelocytic leukemia, myeloid lineage, myeloid stem cells, platelets, red blood cells, RBCs, thrombocytopenia, white blood cells, WBCs, hairy cell leukemia, human T-cell leukemia, chemotherapy …
Millions of British people are at risk of developing serious health conditions because of low vitamin D levels declares a new scientific review commissioned by the Health Supplements Information Service (HSIS). Despite the proven health benefits of vitamin D, about three quarters of British adults fail to reach even their basic requirements thanks to poor dietary intakes and a lack of sun in this country. Now nutrition experts are calling for the shortfall in our diets to be made up by improved dietary intakes and vitamin D supplementation. As studies show, supplementation has a guaranteed effect on vitamin D status. In this latest study review, called Health Impacts of Vitamin D: Are We Getting Enough?, independent researchers analysed the current evidence surrounding vitamin D. The aims were to identify the main health benefits associated with the vitamin and to explore issues surrounding optimal daily intakes. Leading dietitian, Dr Carrie Ruxton, and senior lecturer in Human Nutrition at Manchester Metropolitan University, Dr Emma Derbyshire, reviewed more than 100 published research papers relating to the potential power of vitamin D, mechanisms to explain its benefits, vitamin D intakes and recommendations. Their paper will be published in the June issue of Nutrition Bulletin, the journal of the British Nutrition Foundation. Scientific research suggests that vitamin D plays an important role in helping combat a host of serious health conditions, including cancer …
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How does the discovery of cell regulation help with cancer research?
Question by Fancy: How does the discovery of cell regulation help with cancer research?
i know there are the cdks and cyclins that control cell division but how does that have to do with cancer? Im taking a guess but is it because the cdks and cyclins are mutated and keep on producing cells? aaaaa soo confused
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Answer by Memere RN/BA
It only takes one cell to mutate, travel, and attach itself to more cell beginning the ‘infestation’ if you will and unless treatment is had, this mutation and division as well metastasizing will continue. They will only keep producing cells as long as they are not detected, Once detected and treatment begins, the end results usually are good. Hope that’s all you needed if not, I have more.
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smaill cell lung cancer?
Question by : smaill cell lung cancer?
My father has small cell lung cance. I need info
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Answer by Denisedds
It is more agressive than non-small cell.
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will you pray for a family In need of prayer during my fathers battle with small cell cancer?
Question by : will you pray for a family In need of prayer during my fathers battle with small cell cancer?
Dear Kind stranger
today if you pray, please pray for a retired marine about to go through the biggest battle in his life
a second go round with small cell lung cancer that was in remission in une but now as of 12-13-2011 the tumor is growing again
life i know is unfair, and we are not the only ones who face this battle with cancer
but if you are one who prays
please say a prayer for us to have the strength to go through this a second time,
thank you
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Answer by ▐▀▀▼▀▀▌ I AM on the floor i will take care ▐▄▄▲▄▄▌
sure ,,,god will bless him.
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Q&A: my mother as small cell cancer which now as gone to her brain she cant move the 1 side of her body id really?
Question by angie_bibb1961: my mother as small cell cancer which now as gone to her brain she cant move the 1 side of her body id really?
like to be properd for everthing does any one no how long she could last the family as been called up 3 times now she cant breath without oxygen be greatfull to have an answer thank you
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Answer by minx
Don’t ever discount the power of the human tenacity and spirit hun she could very well out last any physician’s guess ……… i’m so truly very sorry that your mother and your family are suffering this pain and grief and i sincerely send you all my love & hope you & your family find strength in each others arms …….. peace 2 u
cheers
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Mom has stage 4 small cell lung cancer.?
Question by endurancemom: Mom has stage 4 small cell lung cancer.?
She was diagnosed with stage 4 small cell lung cancer back in December of 2010. At the time, they noticed it had spread to both lungs, heart, back, liver, and multiple tumors in the brain. She was on a heavy dose of both chemotherapy and radiation therapy basically from December through March with small periodic breaks here and there. She is being moved to a Hospice House today due to her current condition-very weak, barely able to eat, heavy swelling in arms and hands, increased pain (mainly in the back) and unable to handle chemo or radiation. I am wondering with the hospice comfort cares and without radiation or chemo, how long can she survive? Based on the changes I saw in her over the past 48 hours, I am not thinking very long. I was curious if anyone else had a similar situation with a family member or close friend.
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Answer by Green eyes
So sorry about your mom. Well my mom had the same thing and when they put her on hospice she passed away less then a week later. Everyone is different it depends on her body and if she has said most of her good bye’s. Just let her be comfortable and let nature take it’s course. Hope this helps. Prayers go out to you and your family.
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small cell lung cancer question….?
Question by : small cell lung cancer question….?
Have you ever know anyone with small cell lung cancer?
How long does the person after diagnoses usually live???
Is this a cancer that theres no hope for?
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Answer by NFL Dawg
What I saw didn’t look good; it’s extremely aggresssive and laughs at surgury and chemo. I saw this mentioned too: a 2-year survival rate of 45%
Sorry, it doesn’t look good. Having said that, prayer is a good option.
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Immune System – Natural Killer Cell
www.cancerfoundation.com Natural Killer Cells are the most aggressive white cells in the immune system. They make up about 5% to 15% of the total lymphocyte circulating population. They target tumor cell and protect against a wide variety of infectious microbes. Natural Killer Cells are a very important factor in the fight against cancer. Immune Stimulation is the key to keeping the white blood cell count high and giving the Natural Killer Cells a chance to fight cancer and other diseases. Animation created by Kyle Thornthwaite – email: kyle@kt-3d.com
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