Do I Have Cancer?
“Do I have cancer?” is a question that many people ask at least once in their life time. The answer is, fortunately, most frequent “no”. But if you have a lesion, a sign, a symptom that alert you, it’s wise to see your physician and he will know what you have to do next. So, if you have a lump in your breast, a strange lesion on your skin, a persistent cough, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss, abdominal pains and discomfort, some rectal bleedings, changes in frequency or character of stool, abnormal bleedings occurring between regular menstrual periods, after sexual intercourse, douching, or a pelvic exam or after menopause, or any other symptom that worries you, go to your physician and follow his advice.Probably he will want you to do some tests, beginning with simple, routine tests like blood, urine and stool tests followed, if there are necessary, by more complex test including ultrasonography, computed tomography and even a biopsy. It’s important to know that nobody can tell you for sure you have cancer without the result from some kind of biopsy. Only a pathologist can say with one hundred percent accuracy that you have cancer.
The physician will synthesize all the date the test will bring him and he will tell you if you have something to worry about, if you need further tests or surveillance or if you have another health problem. If you don’t have cancer take a moment and celebrate, it’s the best news you have ever received. If you have cancer, prepare yourself for the most important fight of your life and remember: other people won the battle. So can you.
If you have any questions about your signs and symptoms, about your test results or about your diagnosis, please ask me. I will be happy to help find all the answers you need and deserve.
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