Description : What is the percentage of survival after being diagnosed with stage 4-colon cancer?
Last Answer : Several things affect your survival rate with stage 4 colon cancer. Tumor location, country of residence and amount of exercise can increase or decrease your chances of survival. In general, however, you can expect 8-15% chance of survival after 5 years.
Description : Patient with colon cancer stage 3 and chemotherapy was prefered so when do you start it? As soon as possible When the lab results normalized After psychological preperation No need to start
Last Answer : As soon as possible
Description : The 2000 NIH Consensus Development Conference Statement states that what percentage of women with invasive breast cancer should consider the option of systemic chemotherapy, not just women whose tumors are ... of systemic chemotherapy, not just women whose tumors are greater than 1 cm in size.
Last Answer : a) 100% (all) The 2000 Consensus Development Conference Statement states that all women with invasive breast cancer should consider the option of systemic chemotherapy, not just women whose tumors are greater than 1 cm in size.
Description : My 18 month old cat was diagnosed with leukemia today. Anyone have experience with this?
Last Answer : It is my understanding that your vaccinated cats will not contract the disease. But, I'd be sure they don't feed out of the same bowls, as an extra precaution. I'm so sorry to hear about ... longer than you expect. Just love him bunches and talk with him. He'll appreciate that more than anything.
Description : A 36-year-old woman recently treated for leukemia is admitted to hospital with malaise, chills and high fever. Gram stain of blood reveals the presence of gramnegative bacilli. The initial diagnosis is ... (b) Aztreonam (c) Cefazolin (d) Imipenem plus cilastatin (e) Ticarcillin plus clavulanic acid
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : After having pneumonia I was diagnosed with CHF now my heart is pumping 45% instead of the 20% after the diagnosis is this a big difference?
Last Answer : answer:You need to ask your doctor those questions or do your own research on the Web. Look up Congestive Heart Failure on a reputable site like Mayo Clinic. PubMed cites research that shows that supplementing with CoQ10 can be beneficial for those with Congestive Heart Failure. Good luck.
Description : In order to be effective, Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA) must be performed within what time frame, beginning with arrival at the emergency department after diagnosis of myocardial ... during which streptokinase will not be used again in the same patient for acute MI.
Last Answer : a) 60 minutes The sixty minute interval is known as “door to balloon time” for performance of PTCA on a diagnosed MI patient.
Description : In the nutritional support of patients with cancer, which of the following statements is/are true? A. Nutritional support benefits the patient's lean body mass but does not enable ... with cancer about to undergo surgery revealed decreased morbidity and mortality, especially morbidity from sepsis.
Last Answer : Answer: B DISCUSSION: The problem with the patient with cancer is a very vexing one. Clearly, one of the metabolic effects of cancer, cachexia, affects patients in the last quartile ... undoubtedly reveal that there are certain nutrients that tumors require, which probably should be best avoided
Description : The following is true of cancer chemotherapy: A. Anticancer drugs increase the risk of developing leukaemias and lymphomas several years later B. All anticancer drugs are highly emetogenic C. Growth fraction of ... than any nomral tissue of the body Aim4aiims.in D. All of the above are correct
Last Answer : A. Anticancer drugs increase the risk of developing leukaemias and lymphomas several years later
Description : A 16 year old male with a day history of malaise, weakness and vomiting. He was diagnosed with Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus 3 years prviously. Which ONE of the following supports a diagnosis of ... serum glucose 14 mmol/l 4) Decreased appetite in the past few days 5) Shallow respirations
Last Answer : Answers-2 a-An unusual but recognised feature particularly in children. However does not support a diagnosis of DKA. b-Suggests metabolic acidosis. c-'Normoglycaemic DKA' can occur and a glucose ... anorexia. e-Respiratory compensation leads to rapid deep (Kussmaul's) breathing. (Dr Mike Mulcahy)
Description : The person who could not fast in Ramadan due to taking chemotherapy ; What should he do ? I am currently undergoing chemotherapy for liver cancer. The treatment is to take some tablets daily , injected ... Qiyamul Lail due to physical weakness ? Will I perform the qaya of this prayer the next day ?
Last Answer : One: We pray to God to heal you . Two: There is no difficulty in not fasting the month of Ramadan due to illness. Then, if you are able to fast, then make up the fast of this month. And if ... So that there is no beetir (odd), since there is no beetir prayer except at night. Allah is All-Knowing.
Description : What are the effects of chemotherapy when it is used as treatment for breast cancer?
Last Answer : Nausea, hair loss, vomiting, fatigue, easy bruising, and mouth sores are all common side effects of chemotherapy, no matter what the chemothereapy is used for. One of the best medicines to combat a ... is marijuana, so check your state laws to see of medical marijuana is legal in your state.
Description : Is chemotherapy the most effective type of cancer therapy?
Last Answer : Chemotherapy is the most common type of cancer therapy but it may not be the most effective. There have been studies that other treatments may in fact be better.
Description : Is appendix cancer treatable with chemotherapy alone?
Last Answer : Chemo is likely the best solutions for this type of cancer because it is an internal organ. The Appendix however, is useless in our body and so can be removed before the cancer spreads elsewhere.
Description : A synthetic nucleotide analogue, used in the chemotherapy of cancer and viral infections is (A) Arabinosyl cytosine (B) 4-Hydroxypyrazolopyrimidine (C) 6-Mercaptopurine (D) 6-Thioguanine
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : A patient undergoing cancer chemotherapy is vomiting frequently. A drug that might help in this situation is (a) Bromocriptine (b) Cimetidine (c) Ketanserin (d) Loratadine (e) Ondansetron
Last Answer : Ans: E
Description : Which of the following is used in the treatment of cancer? (1) Physiotherapy (2) Chemotherapy (3) Electrotherapy (4) Psychotherapy
Last Answer : (2) Chemotherapy Explanation: Chemotherapy (or CTX) is a category of cancer treatment that uses chemical substances, especially one or more anti-cancer drugs (chemotherapeutic agents) that are given as ... act by killing cells that divide rapidly, one of the main properties of most cancer cells.
Description : The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded jointly to James P Allison and Tasuku Honjo for their discovery of which cancer? A. Chemotherapy B. Radiation C. Surgery D. Immunotherapy (Answer)
Last Answer : D. Immunotherapy (Answer)
Description : Cancer chemotherapy induced vomiting that is not controlled by metoclopramide alone can be suppressed by combining it with: A. Amphetamine B. Dexamethasone C. Hyoscine D. Cyclizine
Last Answer : B. Dexamethasone
Description : Granisetron is a: A. Second generation antihistaminic B. Drug for peptic ulcer C. Antiemetic for cancer chemotherapy D. New antiarrhythmic drug
Last Answer : C. Antiemetic for cancer chemotherapy
Description : Which of the following is used in the treatment of cancer ? (1) Physiotherapy (2) Chemotherapy (3) Electrotherapy (4) Psychotherapy
Last Answer : Chemotherapy
Description : Why would someones white blood cell count be up...cancer/leukemia & lupus has been ruled out. White blood cell count seems to be rising slowly.
Last Answer : http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-white-blood-cell-count/AN00372
Description : Which of the following is also called "cancer of the blood" -- an uncontrolled, greatly accelerated production of white cells. Is it: a) polycythemia b) leukemia c) sickle-cell anemia d) none of these
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- LEUKEMIA
Description : A decrease in albumin with increased production of other unidentified proteins which migrate in β, γ region suggests (A) Cirrhosis of liver (B) Nephrotic syndrome (C) Infection (D) Chronic lymphatic leukemia
Description : The condition in which there is a DECREASE in the number of white blood cells in humans is known as: a) leukocytosis (pron: lew-kO-sigh-toe-sis) b) leukopenia (pron: lew-kO-pea-nee-ah) c) leukemia (pron: lew-kee-me-ah) d) leukohyperia (pron: lew-kO-high-per-e-ah)
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- leukopenia
Description : Which of the following reaction is spontaneous oxidation - reduction reaction
Last Answer : Which of the following reaction is spontaneous oxidation - reduction reaction A. `Mn^(+2)+5Fe^(+3)+4H_(2) ... OrarrMnO_(4)^(-)+5Fe^(+3)+8H^(+)`
Description : Assertion : Reduction of ZnO with carbon is done at `1100^(@)C`. Reason : At this temperature, `DeltaG^(@)` is negative and the process is spontaneous
Last Answer : Assertion : Reduction of ZnO with carbon is done at `1100^(@)C`. Reason : At this temperature, ... ^(@)` is negative and the process is spontaneous.
Description : Go through the following graph and answer the following questions. To make the following reduction process spontaneous, temprature should be : `ZnO+C
Last Answer : Go through the following graph and answer the following questions. To make the following reduction process spontaneous, ... )C " but " lt 1000^(@)C`
Description : The working of a dry cell is based on - (1) Decomposition reaction (2) Spontaneous oxidation-reduction reaction (3) Combination reaction. (4) Electrolysis
Last Answer : (4) Electrolysis Explanation: A dry cell is a type of battery that uses a paste electrolyte, with only enough moisture to allow current to flow. It works in accordance with Faraday's law of ... of the cell (the positive electrode), and the space between them is filled with an electrolyte paste.
Description : The working of a dry cell is based on (1) Decomposition reaction (2) Spontaneous oxidation-reduction reaction (3) Combination reaction (4) Electrolysis
Last Answer : Electrolysis
Description : What does it mean when you are diagnosed with bladder cancer?
Last Answer : Conditions are diagnosed by a Doctor Who will follow a set of steps to come to the best and most probable conclusion and then follow through with testing. The doctor will review the symptoms and ... the best possible choices of a condition and then order tests to come up with the right condition.
Description : A change in state involving a decrease in entropy can be spontaneous, only if (A) It is exothermic (B) It is isenthalpic (C) It takes place isothermally (D) It takes place at constant volume
Last Answer : (A) It is exothermic
Description : For a spontaneous process, free energy (A) Is zero (B) Increases (C) Decreases whereas the entropy increases (D) And entropy both decrease
Last Answer : C) Decreases whereas the entropy increases
Description : years old male diagnosis as case of gastric ulcer , culture -ve h.pylori pathology –ve of cancer ttt: proton pumb inhibitor antihistamine after 6-8 wk do endoscope after therapy referral to surgery
Last Answer : proton pumb inhibitor
Description : What, if anything, would you say or do for a family friend who was just diagnosed with cancer?
Last Answer : When I had cancer, I was the single mother of a 10 year old and a my family was useless. The most helpful and appreciated things to me were people bringing food, taking my daughter to movies or ... , instead of asking what can I do? every time, make suggestions. Good luck to your friend.
Description : Do you know of anyone who was diagnosed with lung cancer and survived long term?
Last Answer : This was before doctors became experts in cancer my Gramp's sister lived almost 20 years after they discovered hers & even then she didn't die from the cancer. A patient in her nursing home beat her with his cane ... in her mid 50's when she was diagnosed. She was in her early 70's when he hit her.
Description : Do you know of anyone diagnosed with any form of cancer who decided to go it alone with no conventional therapy?
Last Answer : answer:I knew 2 people who didn't go with conventional medical treatment after diagnosis. One drank wheat grass juice, ate sparingly an organic vegan diet and passed in six months. The other chose not ... , I imagine they were diagnosed in late stages anyway, and were likely too far gone to treat.
Description : What's a good diet for dog just diagnosed with terminal cancer (golden retriever)?
Last Answer : answer:This may sound cold, and I wish it wasn't true: a high dose of pentobarbital. My mother died slowly of cancer over many many months. There were no lessons left to learn from her suffering ... food until the onset of misery, and then give your animal the gift of a quick and painless death.
Description : My mother was just diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Will her medicare pay for the pet scan the Dr. has asked for Her medical ins. will not.?
Last Answer : In April 2009, Medicare expanded PET scan to include most cancers that are solid tumors. So, this would not cover cancers such as Leukemia, which are blood-based and not solid masses. I do not know ... Medicare is a secondary payor for your Mom, as they will likely assume it is the first payor.)
Description : Has anyone in your family been diagnosed with heart problems cancer or diabeties?
Last Answer : I do not know of any one type of blood causing someone to be diagnosed with heart problems, cancer or Diabetes. Those diseases are normally hereditary or have certain symptoms.
Description : My wife has been diagnosed with cervical cancer. What are her chances of a full recovery?
Last Answer : Due to modern advancements in medicine the chance that someone will make a full recovery is very high. In fact almost 80 percent of those with Cervical cancer manage to recover.
Description : What is the prognosis of someone diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer nowadays?
Last Answer : If a person is diagnosed with prostate cancer early, the prognosis is excellent in most cases. Intervention methods include surgery and radiation. There are some more virile forms of prostate ... progess very quickly, but the majority are quite reaponsive to surgery and/or radiation treatments.
Description : Bone cancer can be diagnosed by using?
Last Answer : Phosphorus 32
Description : Petroleum coke is used mainly in the (A) Discoloration of yellow glycerine (B) Sugar refining (C) Manufacture of carbon electrode (D) Blast furnace for reduction of iron ore
Last Answer : (C) Manufacture of carbon electrode
Description : or efficient performance of a blast furnace, the extent of reduction of Wustite (FeO) should be (A) 100% indirect reduction (B) 100% direct reduction (C) 50-60% indirect reduction (D) 30-40% indirect reduction
Last Answer : (C) 50-60% indirect reduction
Description : Write chemical reactions taking place in zone of reduction of blast furnace.
Last Answer : Write chemical reactions taking place in zone of reduction of blast furnace.
Description : The Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) has developed a drug named 'Lukosin'.It is being used in the treatment of a)Leukorrhea b) Lung Cancers c) Leucoderma d) Leukemia
Last Answer : c) Leucoderma
Description : It has been suggested that enterocyte-specific fuels be utilized for all patients receiving parenteral nutrition. Theoretically, the benefits of such fuels include: A. Glutamine increases ... parenteral nutrition for patients with chemotherapy toxicity or radiation enteritis is without hazards.
Last Answer : Answer: NONE IS ENTIRELY TRUE DISCUSSION: The use of enterocyte-specific fuels is part of a new and potentially exciting phase of nutritional pharmacology in parenteral nutrition; ... the maintenance of colonocyte-specific nutrition and, in the case of butyrate, ileal enterocyte nutrition