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I have advanced prostate cancer that has metastasized to the spine and lumbar region, with a 4cm growth in a lumbar vertebrae. My PSA is 0.3, and I've been taking hormones (Lupron and bicalutamide) for about 18 months. I am not hormonally resistant. Should I treat the growth in my spine first due to concerns about eventual fracture, or should I proceed with irradiating the prostate as my doctors suggest?
April 3rd, 2023
I feel sick with symptoms of stomach flu, including fever, diarrhea, and an inability to eat without feeling like vomiting. I'm currently in the USA on a temporary visit and do not have insurance, making medical visits expensive. What can I do to manage my symptoms and when should I seek medical attention?
September 24th, 2024
I think I see blood in my stool, and don't know what that might mean. My health has been fine, with just a minor cold a few weeks ago. Is there anything else in my medical history the doctor should know?
December 30th, 2023
Is it common for people with PTSD to lose their friends and family, and what treatments are available for complex PTSD (C-PTSD)?
December 19th, 2024
We are having a problem finding a list of foods that someone can eat after heart surgery. What should they eat for snacks or breakfast?
November 29th, 2023
Yesterday my right hand went a little numb, and this morning it traveled to my elbow. I figured it was just a migraine cause I am used to those. But this has lasted a day and a half. The numbness is mostly in the whole hand, but the index and middle fingers have the most numbness. I haven't taken any medication for it today. I haven't seen a doctor about the numbness yet, but I had a shoulder surgery last November and was thinking I might have a pinched nerve in the shoulder or something. I also have asthma and recently my father found out he has bicuspid. What could be causing the numbness and what should I do?
November 22nd, 2024