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[msportmore]

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Hi DJ! Thanks for stopping by. Welcome and if you don't mind - I *may* have lots of questions [img]/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[D. Patterson]

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SistahD -

I wouldn't worry about the mole growing hair. But it's good that you are checking. You should also have his doctor check the mole. What you should look for in a mole change: colour (particularly turning darker), abnormal growth in size, or it might become harder in texture. It may also bleed.

[SistahD]

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There are similar types of marks but non-cancerous (according to my doctor) ... can't remember the name though

[D. Patterson]

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Portmore -

Thanks. I can try and answer all your question, if time does not allow, then I'll keep posting in this forum at a later time.

Let's have your first question.

[Ivory]

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Ivory running in out of breath!

Hey DJ...Welcome to the board [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[Ivory]

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I have a question....

I go to the doctor on a regular basis, how does she know not to check for cancer?

Which leads me to ask, what is it that makes a doctor check in the first place?

[msportmore]

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Ok - let me start off with some family issues.

My uncle currently has (or is it had [img]/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img] ) cancer of the mouth. He had treatment which ended abuot 6 months ago. Currently, the side effects cause him to unable to eat anything at all. He has been basically living off fluids...(I may send u a PM to go into more details)

In any event, my first question would be - are side effects of the different treatments of cancer sometimes more dangerous than the cancer itself?

[Ivory]

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Oh and another one...

How can a female lower her risk of cervical cancer? Are all women prone to it?

[D. Patterson]

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SistahD -

Yeah. There are so many other conditions that are not of any significance when it comes to moles. One that is particularly common in West Indians is "Blue Naevus"

[msportmore]

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(I hope I wont overwhelm u with questions here)

As I stated, my uncle has cancer. On Christmas day last year, his (and my father's) cousin died of cancer (though I'm not sure what kind). I understand that at least one other (distant) cousin has cancer and that 2 more of them died of cancer a while ago. (These are all men in the family and the only that isn't a distant relative is my uncle) Having said all that, is cancer heriditary in some way? I think some forms of cancer may be but so far, it seems all these men have different forms of cancer

[D. Patterson]

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Originally posted by Ivory:
[qb] Oh and another one...

How can a female lower her risk of cervical cancer? Are all women prone to it? [/qb]

Thanks Ivory.

1) Doctors should be doing regular checkups. For some cancers -- the doctors can't really perform in a routine visits. But Breast Cancer and Cervical cancer can be a part of your routine visit to your general doctor and GYN. Sometimes... they just don't do these unless you ask for it or remind them to do it. YOU should be responsible for your health.

2) All women can get cervical cancer. You are at higher risk if you have sex at an early age, have multiple sex partners and have HPV

[SistahD]

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Originally posted by Ivory:
[qb] Oh and another one...

How can a female lower her risk of cervical cancer? Are all women prone to it? [/qb]

I lowered mine by having the sucker removed! [img]/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[D. Patterson]

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Originally posted by Portmore.:
[qb] (I hope I wont overwhelm u with questions here)

As I stated, my uncle has cancer. On Christmas day last year, his (and my father's) cousin died of cancer (though I'm not sure what kind). I understand that at least one other (distant) cousin has cancer and that 2 more of them died of cancer a while ago. (These are all men in the family and the only that isn't a distant relative is my uncle) Having said all that, is cancer heriditary in some way? I think some forms of cancer may be but so far, it seems all these men have different forms of cancer [/qb]

Portmore -

Some cancers are said to be genetic. The cancers that experts are studying and that may be genetic are: Prostate, Colon, Melanoma, Breast and Ovarian. But if a family member has these conditions, doesn't mean you will have it.

[kia027]

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Welcome to the board DJ
I have a question related to Ivorys'. I recall seeing email stating that when a woman goes for her annual check up she should request a CA-125 test which from what I understand is a test for cancer. Should this be done for all women and if not, what are the conditions under which one should request the CA-125 if not offered by ones' gyn.

Thanks in advance,
Kia

[msportmore]

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ok. i think u missed my question regarding the side effects of different forms of treatment...