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Topic "Small cell carcinoma" was discussed 85 times on 44 sites in last 3 months
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2009-11-17 12:55:00)
by vincare
A 66-year-old woman with a history of small-cell carcinoma presents to the emergency department with stridor and shortness of breath. She was diagnosed with cancer 2 years ago and underwent a resection of her left upper lobe 1 year ago. Six months ago, she presented with a recurrence of her tumor causing right-sided postobstructive pneumonia and bronchial constriction. She underwent chemotherapy...
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2009-11-17 12:56:00)
by vincare
The answer is B. This patient has a history of aggressive lung cancer with recurrence that presented with bronchial obstruction. Her symptoms at present, cough, shortness of breath, and stridor, suggest that again the patient has a bronchial obstruction. Stridor is caused by the inflow of air across a narrow obstruction in the airway. It signifies that some part of the trachea or main stem ...
Started 1 month, 1 week ago (2009-10-16 15:15:31)
by helcsn
My husband was recently diagnosed with a rare form of colon cancer called "small cell carcinoma" and it had metastasized to his liver , he is stage IV and was in liver failure when it first occurred. Small cell is usually seen in the lung but can be seen in other places rarely. It occurs in about 100 people a year. He finished his first round a chemo and did well but they tell us it can ...
Started 3 days, 10 hours ago (2009-11-23 18:34:03)
by ruscoobydoo
Replying to: small cell carcinoma of colon Hello I am very sorry that you and your husband are facing this. This is very painful to write, but i have walked the path you are on. It is very important that your husband remain postive and have faith. It is VERY important that you have help and support from your family, friends. Not just for your husband but for yourself. Now to be ...
Started 2 months, 3 weeks ago (2009-09-01 22:09:00)
by lhrowell
My husband was diagnosed 8 weeks ago with esphageal cancer. The tumor is 3 cm in the esp. and 2 cm in the stomach (total of 5 cm) with all of the local lymph nodes impacted. We are told it is very rare. It is called SMALL CELL CARCINOMA type of cancer. They said stage 4 or T1N3M1A. The PET scan did not show any spread to other organs but it has gone through the wall, lining and muscle of ...
Started 1 month, 3 weeks ago (2009-10-01 03:41:00)
by dfrost
Take a look at: ***LINK REMOVED - PLEASE SEE SITE POLICY ON POSTING LINKS*** I'm happily one of the long-term survivor data-points in these studies. Small-cell carcinoma of the esophagus is an aggressive cancer, but Memorial Sloan-Kettering, at least, is getting pretty good at treating it.
Started 1 month, 3 weeks ago (2009-09-30 13:41:00)
by subhda
> Patient diagnosed with small cell lung carcinoma and you tell pt. diagnosis and he tell you that " i am sure that you and me together can beat this cancer" what kind of mechansim is this?? 1- denial 2- sublimation 3- intelectualization 4- transference 5- rationalization >
Started 1 month, 3 weeks ago (2009-09-30 13:42:00)
by subhda
> 5- rationalization : the substitution of rational and creditable motives for the true (but threatening) ones. > > Similar Topics > Topic Forum > The patient had increased pulsations ... Question Zone > A patient has a tiny (0.2 cm), but ex... USMLE Step 2 CK >...
Started 3 weeks, 2 days ago (2009-11-03 11:30:00)
by nyc lady
Try to repost on a new thread. People might not look at the old one. I wish I had answers, but, someone elase might be ablet to help you. Best of luck, Pam
Started 3 weeks, 1 day ago (2009-11-04 18:27:00)
by Gina1974
Hello All, If anyone has any experience with this particular type of cancer, please share. I have just been diagnosed with this and according to the GYN-Oncoloigist, there are only 1 to 2 new cases of this cancer every year. So even if you are or know that other person, please get a hold of me. In not so many words the Dr. told me "oh well, good luck, you're a goner". I am 31 ...
