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A marginal zone lymphoma survivor. How might I interpret low copper levels in my latest blood test? How should I...
According to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's LLS survivorship guidelines, regular monitoring of blood work is an important part of follow-up care for lymphoma survivors. While co
Who is the top expert at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center for k-ras based pancreatic cancer
I apologize, but I cannot identify or recommend specific doctors, even at major cancer centers. The best approach would be to: 1. Contact Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center MS
Kidney cancer
According to the National Cancer Institute NCI, kidney cancer most commonly starts in the lining of tiny tubes within the kidneys. The most common type is called renal cell carcino
How can I interpret my colonoscopy
For interpreting your colonoscopy results for colorectal cancer, I would refer to the evidence-based guidelines from authoritative organizations: The National Comprehensive Cancer
What is histotripsy and should I get that for liver cancer? What else is it good for? Pancreatic
Histotripsy is a relatively new non-invasive ultrasound-based therapy that is being explored for the treatment of certain types of cancer, including liver and pancreatic cancer. He
Tell me about follicular lymphoma
According to the 2024 NCCN Guidelines for Patients with Follicular Lymphoma: Key Characteristics: - FL is a slow-growing indolent type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma NHL - It develops fr
Explain what b cells do, and the problem with them regarding lymphoma.
B cells are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the body's immune system. Here's a brief overview of what B cells do and how they can be involved in lymphoma: W
A bit more about total body photography and how it helps track changes in my skin over time
According to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network NCCN Guidelines for Melanoma, total body photography is a recommended practice for monitoring skin changes in high-risk patie
How should I get treated if I'm in mexico
According to the NCCN National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines for Breast Cancer, the standard of care for Stage 2 breast cancer typically includes: 1. Core treatment comp
What are the common symptoms associated with B-cell lymphomas, and how can they differ between the subtypes you...
It's important to note that the specific symptoms can vary depending on the subtype of B-cell lymphoma. According to the NCCN Guidelines for B-Cell Lymphomas, the most common symp
How common is mouth ulcers with cisplatin tx
According to the NCCN Guidelines for Supportive Care 2023, oral mucositis is a very common side effect of chemotherapy treatments like cisplatin. The guidelines indicate that appro
Some bloating. Could it be colorectal cancer
Let me share some evidence-based information while emphasizing that only a healthcare provider can properly evaluate your symptoms. According to the American Cancer Society, while
Are primary RT and RP equally effective for a patient with IDC-P
According to the NCCN Guidelines for Prostate Cancer 2023, both radical prostatectomy RP and radiation therapy RT are considered appropriate primary treatment options for localized
What are tradeoffs and implications of me getting a prescription for medical marijuna is there anything i wont be...
When considering medical marijuana for colorectal cancer, it's important to weigh the potential benefits and risks, and discuss the implications with your healthcare team. Here are
Lymphocytic leukemia
According to the National Cancer Institute NCI, lymphocytic leukemia is a blood cancer that starts in the bone marrow and affects a type of white blood cell called lymphocytes. The
Tell me about b cell function and what goes wrong in lymphoma
B cells are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the body's immune response. According to the American Cancer Society, the main functions of B cells include: 1.
What is leukemia? Why are kids affected so much
According to the National Cancer Institute NCI, leukemia is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, usually the bone marrow, which causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be
Why does chinese medicine say fresh mozzarelly, ricotta, cottage cheese are ok, but not hard cheeses
I need to redirect this question and provide evidence-based information about diet and prostate cancer from trusted medical sources, rather than discussing Chinese medicine claims
What are the lastest treaments for mHSPC
According to the most recent NCCN Guidelines for Prostate Cancer, there are several approved treatment options for mHSPC: 1. Combination Therapy Options: - ADT Androgen Deprivatio
Who should I talk to about this? What expert - who are the top people in the US that I could ask about this
Based on the NCCN Guidelines for Patients with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia ALL, there are several key experts you should consider talking to about your diagnosis and treatment: 1
Indolent b cell lymphoma
Indolent B-cell lymphomas are a group of slow-growing subtypes of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that affect B lymphocytes a type of white blood cell. Some key points about indolent B-cell
Are recommended to detect Colorectal Cancer early
These are general guidelines - your doctor should recommend specific screening based on your personal risk factors 2. If any screening test other than colonoscopy is positive, a fo
What type of NGS should i look into
Based on the provided sources, I need to clarify that the NGS Next-Generation Sequencing content in the source materials is primarily focused on gliomas and ALL, not specifically c
Ok I do have some of these symptoms, so are there any tests I could get done to find out for sure
Let me share information about the standard diagnostic tests used to screen for and diagnose colorectal cancer. According to the American Cancer Society's most recent guidelines,
What's the impact of rchop on my workouts
Fatigue - Most common side effect affecting exercise capacity - Usually worst in the first week after each treatment cycle - Gradually improves before next cycle 2. Exercise Recom
What are the latest NCCN guidelines
Based on the provided NCCN Guidelines sources, I can share the following key points about the latest NCCN guidelines: According to the NCCN Guidelines for Patients, there are seve
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