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January 8, 2013
Dear Doc, I heard of persons having breast cancer without feeling a lump. What can be done to find out before it spreads? Paula{{more}} Dear Paula, Yo...
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December 18, 2012
Dear Doc, I was listening to a radio programme that noted that X-rays can trigger cancers and that seeing that a mammogram is an X-ray, it can cause b...
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December 11, 2012
Dear Doc, My right breast is larger than the left. Is that normal? Roxanne Dear Roxanne, During development, the right breast is usually larger than t...
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December 4, 2012
Tue, Dec 4, 2012 Dear Doc, My left nipple bleeds rather easily. If I squeeze it, bright red blood is seen. When the same is done to the right one ther...
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November 27, 2012
Dear Doc, Last week we were playing dominos and a partner said that his doctor took out a lump from his breast that is suspicious of breast cancer. We...
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November 20, 2012
Dear Doc, I am 30 years old and never had sex. I was told that cervical cancer is caused by a virus that women get when they have sex. Do I have to ge...
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November 13, 2012
Dear Doc, I heard a story about a lady who was cured of cervical cancer. Is this really possible? How can you cure cancer of the cervix?{{more}} Joann...
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November 6, 2012
Dear Doc, To my knowledge pap-smears are recommended annually. To my surprise, my doctor has called me to repeat a smear in six months. Do they really...
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October 30, 2012
Dear Doc, I went to the doctor because I felt a lump in my breast. He said that he felt nothing unusual and that I should not worry. He did not reques...
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October 23, 2012
Dear Doc, I am a man and ever since reaching age sixty both my breasts have enlarged. I even wear T-shirts when I swim. Should I worry about breast ca...
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October 16, 2012
Dear Doc, I am sixteen years old and can feel a hard lump in my breast. What is the best plan of action?{{more}} Zoe Dear Zoe, I am happy to know that...
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October 9, 2012
Dear Doc, To reduce the anticipated effects of menopause I have decided to begin a regimen of hormone replacement (HRT). What risks are there associat...
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October 2, 2012
Dear Doc, When I go to the bathroom to pee I have to wait a long time before the urine flows and it takes a long time to finish, but yet still I have ...
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September 25, 2012
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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September 18, 2012
Dear Doc, I am afraid of doctors, so I went to a friend at the lab and got my prostate tested. The blood test is very high and now I am more scared of...
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September 11, 2012
Dear Doc, I am age fifty and no longer have sex since my husband died. Seeing that I am no longer sexually active, do I have to continue having pap-sm...
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September 4, 2012
Dear Doc, My Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test came back high after two tests. My family doctor told me that I am 70 years old and should simply pu...
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August 28, 2012
Dear Doc, I heard a story about a lady who was cured of cervical cancer. Is this really possible? How can you cure cancer of the cervix?{{more}} Lolit...
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August 21, 2012
Dear Doc, I had a hysterectomy three years ago. I guess that I have no reason to think of pap-smears, or should I?{{more}} Norma Dear Norma, This is a...
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August 14, 2012
Dear Doc, I have two friends who died soon after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. They were okay until they were diagnosed and soon after, it see...
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August 7, 2012
Dear Doc My last pap smear was six years ago after I had my child and it was okay. Do I have to continue doing them?{{more}} LaToya Dear LaToya, Many ...
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July 24, 2012
Dear Doc, Do black people get skin cancer?{{more}} Leslie-Anna Dear Leslie-Anna, Yes! People with black skin people do develop skin cancers. Caucasian...
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July 17, 2012
Dear Doc, I heard a story about a lady who was cured of cervical cancer. Is this really possible? How can you cure cancer of the cervix?{{more}} Deann...
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July 3, 2012
Dear Doc, I am sixteen years old and can feel a hard lump in my breast. What is the best plan of action?{{more}} Kimberley Dear Kimberley, I am happy ...
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June 26, 2012
Dear Doc, When I go to the bathroom to pee, I have to wait a long time before the urine flows and it takes a long time to finish, but yet still I have...
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June 19, 2012
Dear Doc, My friend died of cervical cancer at age 24. Many said that it is because she had intercourse with many men and from a young age. Is there a...
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June 12, 2012
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 fights Ste...
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June 5, 2012
Dear Doc, My friend has been diagnosed with cancer and has had extensive treatment which amounted to over $200,000. She was fortunate to have health i...
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May 22, 2012
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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May 15, 2012
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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May 8, 2012
Dear Doc, My aunt was diagnosed with breast cancer and applied for a US Visa to seek medical attention, but was refused. We donât have the treatment...
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April 24, 2012
Dear Doc, I know of a gentleman who has been going around for the past two years seeking funds to help his daughter who was diagnosed with a terminal ...
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April 17, 2012
Dear Doc, I am twenty-five years old and have been considering purchasing health insurance. There is no history of cancer in my family and I am young....
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March 27, 2012
Tue, Mar 27. 2012 Dear Doc, Why do people who have been diagnosed with cancer lose so much weight?{{more}} Samantha Dear Samantha, Weight loss associa...
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March 6, 2012
Dear Doc, I am not one to be in organizations, to hold big discussions and things like that, but I wish if I could help with the Cancer Society. I liv...
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February 28, 2012
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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February 21, 2012
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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February 14, 2012
Dear Doc, I have 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, it was ...
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February 7, 2012
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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January 31, 2012
Dear Doc, Why does it seem to be taking so long for the development of vaccines and treatments for cancer?{{more}} Maxwell Dear Maxwell, There are man...
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January 24, 2012
Dear Doc, I read an article whereby a world leader stated that he was receiving Chemotherapy just in case he had a cancer. Is that possible? Does it m...
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January 17, 2012
Dear Doc, My mother has been getting her pap-smears done annually by her doctor and was called last week, after her most recent test, to be told that ...
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January 10, 2012
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 forwa...
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