My sister has been diagnosed with cancer and is seeing specialists for her liver and blood. Her white and red blood cell counts are very low, and she is constantly tired. Given the seriousness of her condition, what are the chances of survival, and did she potentially wait too long for treatment?
March 23rd, 2024
I have a Stage 3 breast cancer with a relatively small primary tumor (1.8 cm) and multiple positive lymph nodes (8). My first oncologist believed that having a larger tumor with fewer nodes might be better for prognosis, despite the stage. I am concerned about my prognosis and whether treatments like AI's and Zometa can help me achieve a 15-20 year survival. Additionally, I am curious about the impact of ER+++ status and the annual risk of recurrence.
August 4th, 2024
Why do my ribs hurt badly on the left side beneath the breast and around to the spine, especially on inhale or sharp movement, despite no recent injury? I have chronic migraines, obesity, arthritis, and a degenerative spine with a bone spur in the cervical spine.
October 1st, 2023
My 75-year-old mother has not been herself for about 6 months, showing signs of fatigue, weakness in her legs, and shortness of breath, especially at night. She has a family history of heart disease and a calcium score of 1400, but passed a stress test. She is on BP meds, cholesterol meds, and baby aspirin. What should our next steps be?
July 15th, 2023
I recently had cryotherapy for a wart on my thumb. The doctor didn't give me any follow-up advice apart from bandaging it. When it blistered, I cut the dead tissue away. What are my options for bandaging? Should I revisit my physician?
November 13th, 2024
I had emergency brain surgery last Wednesday due to a hematoma. I was discharged with instructions to limit my activity to what I feel comfortable with. I was prescribed Tylenol and levetiracetam for only two days. Should I be concerned about taking Tylenol, and why was I given levetiracetam if it's typically for seizures?
August 24th, 2024