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Is non-Hodgkins lymphoma genetic?
All cancers are in a way genetic diseases, in that they result from the mutation of normal genes
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As a teen, what should I know about Hodgkin's disease?
Hopefully very little as the risk of a teen developing it is small. But since Hodgkin's
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Are Hodgkin's lymphoma and Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma the same disease?
No, although they are one of a group of cancers referred to collectively as Lymphomas. Almost all... Full Answer12/31/1969
What is composite lymphoma?
When a biopsy of a lymph node is done to diagnose lymphoma a pathologist reads the slide under a... Full Answer12/31/1969
What are the different chemotherapy drugs used in oncology?
There are over a hundred different anti cancer drugs. They are grouped by how they work. Many... Full Answer12/31/1969
Why is staging important to oncology?
Since different treatment approaches are used if a tumor is localized or widespread, your doctor... Full Answer12/31/1969
What treatment methods are used in oncology?
For cancers that present as localized tumors, without any evidence of spread beyond he organ
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What is gynecologic cancer?
It is the study and management of tumors of the reproductive organs of women Full Answer12/31/1969
What is pediatric neuro-oncology?
It is the study of brain tumors in children Full Answer12/31/1969
How does smoking affect my health?
One in 8 who smoke a pack or more a day get lung cancer.One in about 320 who don't smoke get... Full Answer12/31/1969
Can I smoke pipe tobacco and not get addicted to nicotine?
No, you will absorb enough nicotine to get addicted from smoking a pipe. How addicted you get will... Full Answer12/31/1969
Is the percentage of U.S. teens that smoke tobacco going down?
In most studies it has remained flat but in some there has been a slight decrease. Full Answer12/31/1969
Given secondhand smoke, is it worth it to quit if everyone at work smokes?
Yes of course. When you smoke you take in both inhaled smoke and side stream smoke ,the kind... Full Answer12/31/1969
How can I politely ask someone not to smoke around me?
You sure can. And most people are understanding and will either put out a cigarette or move
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Does cigarette smoking cause RA?
Smoking is not known to cause RA, but all the various diseases caused by smoking can
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