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Is there ever going to be a cure for cancer?
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February 10, 2015
Dear Doc, Why does it seem to be taking so long for the development of vaccines and treatments for cancer?{{more}} Chelsea Dear Chelsea, There are man...
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Should I believe that an all-natural product can cure cancer?
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February 3, 2015
Dear Doc, I was told by a friend that her aunt was diagnosed with cancer and she ordered an all-natural product, which she took and on returning to th...
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Was Ebola produced in a lab?
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January 27, 2015
Dear Doc, Was Ebola produced in a lab? Michele Dear Michele, Is God a black female? The question is one that many ask when it comes to the Ebola virus...
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Can the Cancer Society help me get a US visa for treatment?
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January 20, 2015
Dear Doc, My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer and applied for a US visa to seek medical attention, but was refused. We don’t have the treatment...
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Should we ban persons coming from ebola affected countries?
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January 13, 2015
Dear Doc, Why would St Vincent and the Grenadines and other countries put a ban on our sisters and brothers from Africa travelling here? Like we are s...
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Was the ebola disease produced in a lab?
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January 6, 2015
Dear Doc,Was the ebola disease produced in a lab?WendyDear Wendy,Is God a black female?The question is one that many persons ask in relation to the eb...
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Can being vaccinated protect you from chikungunya?
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December 23, 2014
Dear Doc, I take the flu shot every year. Will I be protected from the chikungunya fever?{{more}} Elvis Dear Elvis, I am sorry to tell you that you ar...
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How is the Ebola Virus spread?
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December 16, 2014
Dear Doc, How is the Ebola Virus spread? Junior Dear Junior, The Ebola Virus spreads through the contact with infected persons; their body fluids, eit...
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How does the Aedes Aegypti mosquito transmit Chikungunya?
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December 9, 2014
Dear Doc, How could a little mosquito transmit such a deadly illness and anyway I was not bitten by any mosquitos and I use nets at night.{{more}} Bra...
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Why is it that we have fewer cases of dengue?
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December 2, 2014
Dear Doc, How is it that they claim that the same aedes aegypti mosquito transmits dengue fever virus, but yet still we have so few cases of dengue fe...
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What is ebola?
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November 25, 2014
Dear Doc,WHAT IS EBOLA?BrianDear Brian,Ebola Virus Disease/Ebola Haemorrhagic Fever or simply Ebola is a disease caused by the Ebola Virus.This highly...
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Is chikungunya an airborne disease?
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November 18, 2014
Dear Doc,This Chikungunya virus must be spread in the air, because it is transmitted so fast.AdrianDear Adrian,The rapid spread of the chikungunya vir...
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Why is it that people are only now getting chikungunya?
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November 11, 2014
Dear Doc, If it is true that we had the mosquitoes that transmit the chikungunya virus around for many years now, why is it now that people are gettin...
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Should I get tested if am not showing any signs of prostate cancer?
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October 21, 2014
Dear Doc, I have no problem urinating and there is no blood in the urine. Can I feel assured that my prostate is okay?{{more}} Wayne Dear Wayne, Never...
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I am breaking my bones without realizing and getting infections. What could be wrong?
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October 14, 2014
Dear Doc, I was hospitalized and treated for pneumonia and a broken forearm. I did not fall. Whilst in the hospital, I was told that my kidneys were n...
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What areas are susceptible to cancer of the skin?
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October 7, 2014
Dear Doc, What areas are susceptible to cancer of the skin? Junior Dear Junior, All areas of the skin are vulnerable!! Many black people develop melan...
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What is the relationship between gas and cancer?
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September 30, 2014
Dear Doc, I went to my doctor with "gas” and vomiting. He told me about the possibility of infection with the bacteria called H. pylori and the risk...
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Should a man be worried about breast cancer?
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September 23, 2014
Dear Doc, I am a man and ever since reaching age 60, both my breasts have enlarged. I even wear T-shirts when I swim. Should I worry about breast canc...
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What else can I test for?
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September 16, 2014
Dear Doc, I have been experiencing a mild fever for the past four weeks which I thought was just the humidity this time of the year, but my wife noted...
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When I have sex it is very painful. Should I be worried?
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September 9, 2014
Dear Doc, During intercourse I experience pain deep within my vagina and bleeding. I am 32 years old and have never had a pap-smear. Should I be worri...
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What should I do about lump in my breast
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September 2, 2014
Dear Doc, I am sixteen years old and can feel a hard lump in my breast. What is the best plan action? Catherine Dear Catherine, I am happy to know tha...
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Do I still have to have pap smears if am no longer sexually active?
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August 19, 2014
Dear Doc, I am 50 years old and no longer have sex since my husband died. Seeing that I am no longer sexually active, do I have to continue having pap...
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Can the Cancer Society assist my aunt in getting a US visa?
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August 12, 2014
Dear Doc, My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer and applied for a US visa to seek medical attention, but was refused. We don’t have the treatment...
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Why do people who have been diagnosed with cancer lose so much weight?
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August 5, 2014
Dear Doc, Why do people who have been diagnosed with cancer lose so much weight? Andrea Dear Andrea, Weight loss associated with cancer generally pres...
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Can people like me afford health insurance?
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July 15, 2014
Dear Doc, My friend has been diagnosed with cancer and has had extensive treatment which amounted to over two hundred thousand dollars. She was fortun...
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Can I challenge decisions of my insurer?
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July 1, 2014
Dear Doc, I was diagnosed with cancer but my insurance carrier refused to pay the charges for my treatment, claiming that I had only recently gotten t...
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Are natural forms of treatment of cancer more effective than chemotherapy?
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June 24, 2014
Dear Doc, I visited my local herb doctor who convinced me that the use of chemotherapy is very dangerous to the body and that he does not recommend th...
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Should my church put all its resources into educating people about pancreatic cancer?
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June 17, 2014
Dear Doc, Our local church group is planning on adopting an approach to promote cancer education for this year. Our pastor was moved by the fight with...
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Am young and my family has no history of cancer; should I buy health insurance?
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June 3, 2014
Dear Doc, I am 25 years old and have been considering purchasing health insurance. There is no history of cancer in my family and I am young. I am won...
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Isn’t my insurer supposed to cover me for my cancer treatment?
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May 27, 2014
Dear Doc, I was diagnosed with cancer, but my insurance carrier refused to pay the charges for my treatment, claiming that I had only recently gotten ...
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Can a blood test be used to diagnose cancer?
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May 20, 2014
Dear Doc, I was browsing through the Internet and read about blood tests that can be done to diagnose cancers. It seems very simple and straight- forw...
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Is there an all-natural cure for cancer?
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May 13, 2014
Dear Doc, I was told by a friend that her aunt was diagnosed with cancer and she ordered an all-natural product which she took, and on returning to th...
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Should I go overseas to have my breast test results reviewed?
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May 6, 2014
Dear Doc, I had a mammogram which noted a suspicious finding. My doctor told me that she will be referring me to the local surgeon to review me and po...
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There is a lump on my right breast; should I be worried?
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April 8, 2014
Dear Doc, I am on the female rugby team and, during a medical check for travel to the regional games, a lump was noted in my right breast. I am 20 yea...
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Is a pap-smear examination painful?
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April 1, 2014
Dear Doc, My friend told me that when she had her pap-smear done it was very painful. If that is the case, I don’t want it. Is it really a painful p...
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Can exposure to sun increase risk of skin cancer in albinos?
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March 25, 2014
Dear Doc, My girlfriend is an albino and loves to wear her bikini swimsuit and sunbathe. Can that increase her risk of skin cancer?{{more}} Larry Dear...
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Cancer treatment too expensive?
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March 18, 2014
Dear Doc, I was listening to the news about the very high cost of treating cancer. It looks like only persons who have good medical insurance or are r...
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Is it necessary to have a mammogram in the U.S?
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March 13, 2014
Dear Doc, I had a mammogram which noted a suspicious finding. My doctor told me that she will be referring me to the local surgeon for review and poss...
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Does it make sense paying for cancer insurance?
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March 4, 2014
I had health insurance for the past five years that covers cancers only. I had no reason to make a claim and when I look at it, that was real money do...
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Cancer cured by an all-natural product?
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February 25, 2014
Dear Doc, I was told by a friend that her aunt was diagnosed with cancer and she ordered an all-natural product which she took and on returning to the...
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Which is the best procedure to treat prostate cancer?
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February 18, 2014
Dear Doc, My friend in New York was diagnosed with prostate cancer and he told me that his urologist used a high tech procedure, where they put some r...
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Where’s a cancer vaccine?
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February 11, 2014
Dear Doc Why does it seem to be taking so long for the development of vaccines and treatments for cancer?{{more}} There are many reasons for this long...
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Where is a vaccine for cancer treatment?
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February 4, 2014
Dear Doc Why does it seem to be taking so long for the development of vaccines and treatments for cancer?{{more}} There are many reasons for this long...
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Greiggs man jailed for stabbing of ex-girlfriend
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Greiggs man jailed for stabbing of ex-girlfriend
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September 19, 2023
A Greiggs man who stabbed his ex-girlfriend in her back with an unidentified weapon has been sentenced to prison. Duddly Rodney, a 31-year-old farmer ...
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Low participation in Government book loan scheme at some schools
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Low participation in Government book loan scheme at some schools
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September 19, 2023
The Government of St Vincent and the Grenadines has spent EC$985,000 for procurement of textbooks this year for the 27 secondary schools in St Vincent...
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Kingstown man charged with trespassing and theft
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Kingstown man charged with trespassing and theft
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September 19, 2023
A Kingstown man who was charged with trespassing into a woman’s home while carrying a firearm and stealing over EC$1000 worth of items has been grante...
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The SVG Psychological Society celebrates its first anniversary
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The SVG Psychological Society celebrates its first anniversary
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September 19, 2023
The SVG Psychological Society (SVGPS) celebrates its first anniversary later this month. Since its launch in 2022 the society has helped to bring awar...
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Sandals working on  improved airlift into SVG
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Sandals working on improved airlift into SVG
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September 19, 2023
The management of Sandals Resorts International (SRI) is working with several airlines to improve airlift into St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG). Th...
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