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- 01/04/2021
How do cancers start?
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Cancer develops when the body's normal control mechanism stops working. Old cells do not die and instead grow out of control, forming new, abnormal cells.
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Consult a Oncologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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What is Cancer?
- Cancer is a disease where cells grow uncontrollably, forming tumors or spreading through the body.
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How Normal Cells Work
- Normal cells grow, divide, and die in a regulated manner, maintaining healthy tissue function.
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What Goes Wrong in Cancer
- DNA changes can disrupt normal cell regulation, leading to uncontrolled growth and tumor formation.
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Causes of These Changes
- Factors like smoking, radiation, infections, and genetic mutations can damage DNA, increasing cancer risk.
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Development Process
- Cancer typically develops over time, requiring multiple genetic changes before becoming detectable.
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Importance of Early Detection
- Understanding cancer's origins aids in early diagnosis and treatment, improving outcomes.
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When to Consult a Specialist
- See an oncologist if you have symptoms or risk factors for cancer for timely evaluation and management.
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View allI'm really worried and need some guidance. I've been dealing with pain and a burning sensation in my right nipple for about 45 days and mild pain in my right armpit for a few days. I've taken a lot of medicine, but nothing seems to help. I had a mammogram and an ultrasound done; the mammogram was all clear, but the ultrasound showed a well-defined oval hypoechoic lesion measuring 63 mm in the 34 clock position of my right breast. It also noted some bilateral axillary lymph nodes with preserved fatty hila that they said were insignificant. I also had my right ovary removed because of a dermoid cyst, and my left ovary is normal in size but shows multiple peripherally arranged follicles, and they said it appears polycystic. I'm really anxiouscould this possibly be cancer?
Based on your symptoms and test results, it's unlikely to be breast cancer, given the clear mammogram and ultrasound findings describing a small, well-defined hypoechoic lesion, which may be a benign cyst or fibroadenoma; however, the persistent nipple pain and burning warrant further evaluation by a breast specialist or a multidisciplinary team to rule out other conditions like ductal ectasia, periductal mastitis, or hormonal imbalances, which may be related to your history of ovarian issues, including the removed dermoid cyst and polycystic-appearing left ovary.
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I'm feeling a bit concerned because I've noticed a lump next to my right nipple that moves around and is slightly painful. I've had similar lumps on my thighs before. About ten months ago, I had a chest CT scan after having COVID, and everything was clear. Could this lump be dangerous?
if it is lump in the breast do one ultrasound as soon as possible
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My whole family has been dealing with a viral cold and flu. Now my mom's got it too, and she's dealing with a blocked nose and body aches. Her PET scan is scheduled for tomorrow to check if the lung tumor and nodules are active. Is it a good idea to take her for the scan while she's feeling like this, or should we think about rescheduling?
they can undergo pet scan
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