Get the latest information about new cancer diagnosis resources at our helpful online forum. Share feedback with other cancer patients and forum members today at CancerCompass.com. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/cancer-diagnosis/other-tests/1,0,124,97.htm Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ I was diag'd with MGUS 11/08. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,41197,0.htm linda1953 Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT I just had some test done, and they said that my cell count was at 2.53.. Yet no one is willing to let me know, what it really is or means. If anyone even has a guess or close to an idea, please let me know. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,40405,0.htm alwaysaboutdei Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT hi i found a lump on the right side of my neck, after 1wk of it not going i went to my docs..he felt it and said it felt like a cyst..he didnt offer me antibiotics he said i should go for a scan....the doc said the lump was near my clavicle and too low to be my thyroid...so at the mo i am in limbo,,dreading the scan and wat it will show..i do smoke which makes me even more worried..i got 3 kids all under 14yrs...im trying to be positive but im finding it very difficult to sleep eat or concentrate on anything....has anybody out there exp anything like this..i would really like to know your story or if your going thru this yourself at tho mo...if you are then i pray for a good outcome for us all http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,39182,0.htm tracyb Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT i found a site that does "AMAS" testing .... has anyone heard or used this..."oncolabinc.com/about.php".......i was reading the mesg regarding an alkaline diet...i'll research that too........sharing info is wonderful!!...we all need to support and love each other...it sure gets lonely when your friends dont call and stop coming to visit...right????.........Dazie in the Desert, NM......hugs for all!! http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,38836,0.htm Dazie Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT If a person has a full body pet scan for lung nodules, would it pick up other problems, such as heart blockages, etc.  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,38049,0.htm helenwhite Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT I went to a dentist who sent me to an oral surgeon for a swollen mass in my jaw. The oral surgeon said it was swollen glands and sent me to my GP. My GP ordered a CT scan. The scan showed a suspicioius mass and that I had inflammed tonsils. I was then sent to ENT doctor. The ent doctor was rude and abrasive. He said the jaw mass was a swollen mandible and it is quite common. He used a light to see down into my throat and said it was inflammed tonsils. I had my tonsils removed at age 14.  I tried to question him about the CT scan results and he wouldn't discuss it. He said his opinion was that it was nothing and I should leave now. I know tonsils can grow back, but why would they be inflammed? I have had a year ache for over 6 years and have had the mouth mass for 2 years. My GP was concerned enough to send me to the ENT, but ENT made me feel as if I am crazy.  Anyone else been thru this???   http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,37321,0.htm weezie888 Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT Can PET SCAN be done within one year of Colon Cancer Surgery? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,35932,0.htm bintu Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT I had a bilateral mastecomy yesterday at UCH. Dr. Charles Cox was my surgeron and Dr.Pedro Solar was my plastic surgeon. All went well and I appear to have a good result however, I would like to address the issue of injections of the radioactive isotope  around the nipple one hour prior to surgery. This seem so barbaric , something that would be used in a bad movie( to torture) I was ready to go when I was informed that  the tech was on the way to inject my nipples, I refused out of hand , I had not been informed of this. Dr. Cox spoke to me on the phone and told me that this would not hurt because breast tissue does not hurt. I made note to him that he did not have breasts. for many women this might be a simple and relatively painless. I then asked why did this have to be done with out the benefit of sedation. I suggested versed be administered IV and he agreed. I was given 5 mg of versed, enough to sedate me to the point of not caring or remembering anything but the pain. Even with IV sedation I was informed I cried out in pain with 6 of the 8 injections. The nuclear med tech had to use both hands to get the needles under my skin and inject the plunger  dye because my breasts were  so hard. MY point speak up for yourselves ladies you are not helpless and you have  a say in how you are treated, but you must speak up, sedation for a painful proceedure is humane. taking care of yourself means not allowing your concerns about what people will think about you, get in the way of asking for what you need.Dr.Karen http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,35341,0.htm Drkaren Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT I saw the gastroenterologist today and he set me up for a barium test with a pill to swallow and thinks it may be Dysphasia.  I will have the test next Tuesday morning and the results the following day and after reviewing  the x-rays will determine if an endoscopic test is necessary. My question does anyone have this Dysphasia, trouble swallowing certain foods and clearing their throat. I will keep everyone informed after the test.  Phil A. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,34357,0.htm Phil_A Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT hello everyone. my 16 y/o daughter had appendicitis last week..when they took out her appendix, they found a carcinoid tumor. She had the first part of her octreoscan today and I was watching the monitor while the machine was scanning,  I saw several glowing spots. Is this normal to see during the san, or does any glow mean a tumor?I know I should wait for the dr, but its Christmas and I'm a wreck.Thank you all.    http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,31437,0.htm J1972 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hello,Im 20 years old..i have a lump on the back of my neck about an inch from my spine on the right. This bump is hard...it doesnt hurt...and ive had it 2 weeks now , Also its about 2 inches wide and long.. Im scared and im going to the doctor tommorow any advice? any suggestions on what it could be? or what i should ask the doctor? http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,31196,0.htm Lara2 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi everyone...i wonder if someone call help me out by reading my message....First of all im still bleeding :( 3 wks already is it normal?  and i just found out my  leep came back positive :( now what? i have my pap again until march 2009...  im freaking out... i might get the gardsil shot next week but still stressing about my positive leep results  help :( http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,30564,0.htm erikka25 Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Looking for some advice.  I have been having RUQ pain for couple well maybe a few months. sometimes it actually feels like its my Right Ribs. Keeps me up at night, but then recently for the last month I have had severe tail bone pain.  I had an ultrasound of my abd. and everything was fine. I am scheduled to see a doctor gastroenterologist on Wed. but have no Idea what kind of testing to ask him about. I am sure he will want a colonoscopy but I am worried it might be colon cancer. Looking for suggestions from anyone thanks so much. Sally http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,30560,0.htm Shoff Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Ok, perhaps I'm premature with my anxiety, but I'm scared and confused. I had yet another xray and found out the osteoarthritis in my spine is now severe (with the pain I have ..No surprise there). I also was told something was seen on my Rt. Ilium and the doc wanted to do further testing. Again, no big deal. While I was waiting for my bone scan, the lab tech that was, I thought, looking for a vein to take blood, was actually looking for a vien to adminster a radioactive material so I could come back later in the afternoon. While in conversation she asks me if I've ever had cancer before? After a brief moment of silent shock ( thinking she may have the wrong pt) I bluntly ask "what is my diagnosis?" She looks up at my paper and nonchlantly says "bone lesion". I was in shock. My doctor never said a word. Or had I miss understood, but the girl at the office was so matter of fact. It couldn't be I said to myself. THEN , while in the scanner... the tech says "have you ever had cancer before?" I then say Look I'm getting pretty freaked out here with everyone asking me if I have ever had cancer. I thought I was in here to check for osteoarthritis. She THEN says well, sometimes it can also show fx, athritis, etc. After the test she says ... try not to worry too much.RIGHT!Monday I'm having an MRI. I myself have never been diagnosised with ca, but my father had ca with metz to the lungs. My grandmother has had breast ca with no metz and no return after 20yrs.I have been crying much and searching endlessly for information on bone lesions. Any personal advise is very much appreciated. Thank you  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,30116,0.htm 1believer Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi,This summer, my pap results were abnormal so my Ob/Gyn sent me for a coloscopy. The diagnosis indicated HGSIL in cervix and endocervix. I was immediately scheduled for a LEEP (next week), but in the interim my Ob/Gyn had HPV DNA testing done. The results were HPV genotyping not detected and no subtypes detected.There doesn't seem to be much info on internet about people who have HGSIL and are HPV negative. I would really appreciate if someone could give me some answers as to why I have HGSIL. Before my results were known, my Ob/Gyn had indicated that it was likely a result of HPV. Now that we've ruled this out, what is the reason?Thanks very much. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,30007,0.htm Profile33 Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT I have Barrette's Esophagus and have my endoscopes on a regular basis. However lately my stomach has been achy and my doc had me have an upper G.I. Turns out they found "rugal pattern" and now I am scheduled for a biopsy.  My dad had stomach cancer so I know I am at risk. Besides the stomach discomfort I feel bloated and nauseous after eating, I get tired and I bleed. My question is, are there others things the rugal pattern can be associated with besides cancer? The wait between the upper G.I. and the biopsy is three weeks which isn't really long but it sure feels like it. So, can someone make my day and tell me it could just be indicative of an irritated stomach? Thanks   http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,28442,0.htm Testy Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT I was informed that I have a H.Pylori bacteria and after research all I could get out of te information given was that it's a stomach bateria/virus. I was told by a friend that happens to be a nurse that its a type of cancer. Is it true? Where can I research more about H.Pylori? Thank you.-Wendy http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,18299,0.htm Wendy_C_3 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT hi..i've been to a dermatologist because of my excessive hair loss..i had t3,t4,tsh lab test to see if i have hypothyroidism because i experience almost all of its symptoms, including, constipation, sleepiness, hair loss, fatigue and decrease of concentration.. but the result shows my thyroid is normal..my dermatologist said i look pale..maybe i am anemic..so she told me to take ferrous sulfate and multivitamins also for my hair.. and advised me to have a cbc test..last monday i had my first day of menstruation. i felt dizzy..my officemate said that maybe i am anemic..yesterday i had my cbc..this is the result... hemoglobin      11.9                       from    12- 14 rangehematocrit        .40                                   .36 - .40erythrocyte       4.32                                  4.0 - 4.5leukocyte         6.4                                    5 - 10 lymphocyte       45                                      22 - 40%monocyte          3                                        4 - 8%eosinophil          1                                        1- 4% can you give me some idea with what's wrong from me? do i have a serious disease? thank you...  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,17016,0.htm humanspider Fri, 12 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Please help ASAP.  My niece is in Hosp in Baltimore all her blood levels are down.  She just had Mother Of All Surgeries and HIPEC chemo.  How can her levels  increase other than transfusions.  Does anyone have a doctor recommendation? Please help.  She is 30 years old and fighting appendix cancer/signet cell ring. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,16586,0.htm Gemini2 Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT I am to have a PFT today in order to determine how well my lungs function overall. THEN if I do well enough, I need to have a lobectomy for my right lower lobe's cancer. Does anyone know what numbers I would need to "pass" this PFT? Prayers are welcome. http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,14663,0.htm Drmom Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT Has anyone been diagnosed with MGUS?  I have alot of questions and have had a hard time finding answers.Cindy http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,12479,0.htm Cindy_d_3 Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Im only 18 years old and i just got diagnosed with HPV. My yearly pap came back abnormal, i was told that i had mild dysplasia, i went and had the colposcopy done and then i found out that the dysplasia went from mild to moderate. Thats when my Gyn told me that i had HPV. I just have a couple Questions for anyone that has had the procedure done.1 Since im not good with procedures, will they let my husband come in with me to comfort me? 2 Is it possible for them to put me to sleep for the procedure or put me in a hospital for the procedure?  http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,11945,0.htm Tooldforme Wed, 09 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Hi my name is carrrie and I have to go have a leep done on may 9th. and Im very scared. I have never been put to sleep and I hate needles. Anyway Im scared I want wake up and scared to have it done for the pain and stuff. I guess my question is for the ones that have been put to sleep to have it done are, Does the Iv hurt, Do they have to use the tube down your throat, and how much pain will I have after the procedure???? I have a lot of concerns and questions that most people cant answer unless they have done it. But anyway any thang that you can tell me about it can help me. Thank you http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,11647,0.htm Fastbullet10 Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT I was just asking to see if there is a up date on Jak2. And to see if there is a drug out there yet for it. Thanks Terri http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,10930,0.htm Terrilynn Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT Does anyone know if they have found a way to turn off the on switch that is related to jak2? Also is there a new drug out there for it. Thanks. Terri http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,10884,0.htm Terrilynn Sat, 31 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT