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How does skin cancer start

I get badly sun burned often and living in a tropical area is starting to scare me about developing skin cancer. I am not sure where to look, or much of anything concerning this worry.

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Use sun screen with SPF more than 15 on sun exposure places it will decrease the risk. And all the disease comes at 60 + age usually ...  Read More

I have black lines on my nails is this are symptoms of skin cancer And is masterbation is cause of skin cancer?

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Not at all You have probably melanonychia striata This is not cancer ...  Read More

Can masterbation is the cause of the skin cancer . I masterbation two times in a week can this cause skin cancer

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No... ...  Read More

What are the test to detect cancer in body. What are the symptoms of cancer What prevention should be taken to avoid cancer

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Symptoms and test vary from site to site. Preventive management has a large list for food and activities. Consult for more details. ...  Read More

Sir / madam, I have one doubt,Is skin cancer spread from one person to another person?,...,.,.,.,.,.,

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Skin cancer is not spread by person to person. ...  Read More

Can masterbation be the cause of skin cancer In a male body . I have dark line on my nails is this are due to skin cancer

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No... ...  Read More

As a male ages from early 20s to 70s, by how much does his risk of skin cancer increase ? is skin cancer cause to specific age groups ?

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An unusual mark has appeared on my hand the last few days and after some research I fear it could be a form of skin cancer

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Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

Does using sun screen really help prevent skin cancer? If yes, what shold be the SPF number of the cream ?

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What is attached with uterus.doctor said tubes are attached.bcause of csection in delivery.any cervical cancer.

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

For the last 3 to 4 days the skin inside and outside of my lips started peeling. There is no pain or irritation.

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LAMONADE, buttermilk curd. Tab Limcee500 two times to suck. ...  Read More

Sir please clarify one thing can repitative cut in one area like skin ,mouth ,or private parts or anus is a cause for cancer means can repitative cut in one particular area for years cause cancer and can chronic wound cause cancer i mean it's very strange thing as far as I know cancer is a dna type or whatsoever disease or overgrowth of something b

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Yes. Chronic wounds, non healing wounds/burns, chronic local irritation can cause cancer. ...  Read More

If a patients is daiginose at early stage 1 colorectal cancer , can he able to live full live just like general population

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Yes ...  Read More

Hi recently I had a delivery now I am breastfeeding in my chest I had these mole type it's actually little lump and also there is small small dots in my chest but today I saw a video regarding this I don't know for how long it's been there I fear it could be a skin cancer???

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Hi Don't worry please see a surgical oncologist ...  Read More

Hi Dr, My mom has moveable swell on her neck left Since 10 days( not sure if it there from last 10 days or before. But we noticed 10 days before) Its pain when when we touch that swell We met ent and did ultrasounds. My ent is out for two days I am scared if it is confirm cancer or not Please review and suggest We will do FNAC after 2 days But

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No my frd Its not cancer ...  Read More

Can repeatedly doing nail extensions cause cancer or any skin problem??? Nail extensions is harmful or not??

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Not like that... for detailed information do online consultation with photos ...  Read More

My brother is chain smoker and he is diagnosed with skin cancer. Please suggest how to leave smoking permanently and how can skin cancer get healed by itself without getting treated.

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Immediate treatment is needed. Consult for further diagnosis and treatment. ...  Read More

How soon can you start chemotherapy after chemo port is inserted!! This is for breast cancer post mastectomy

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Chemotherapy can started from day one of Chemoport insertion as long as back flow is good ...  Read More

Skin cancer or not? (Right thigh) Attaching picture, I had this for three weeks after my recent dengue , when it came out first day , I had slight itch, now no itch or scrubbing, it stays there now, I'm worried wether it's cancer? I won't smoke or drinking, no heridity of skin cancer

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No... for detailed information do online consultation ...  Read More

Attaching picture, O had this for two weeks after my recent dengue before three weeks, when it came out I had slight itch, now no itch or scrubbing, it stays there now, I'm worried wether it's cancer?

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Once see a dermatologist, if it's suspicious he/she would do a biopsy ...  Read More

Hello doctors my age is 23 now am attaching few pics In my childhood I had anal sex with my male two cousins in 2014-2016 in my and there 14-15 age its been many years ago I nevr had any tests I don't recognised this penile problem it was many years back and my glan turning to white like vitiligo I had skin white marks from birth though am worrying

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Consult online for diagnosis and management ...  Read More

Recently one of my relatives tested positive in Cancer. My parents are scared very much. I want to just do a blood test to detect cancer or anything which relates to it. So that i can calm their mind down and make them panic less. Please advice the test. Thanks in advance.

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Hi Would like to know your parents age, detailed history on health and also any family history There is no one blood test which can detect cancer But for commonly occuring cancers eg: breast , cervix ...  Read More

I have this kite looking growth under my tongue with visible 2 dots on the right side of my throat and some kind of a throat on the left side. I've never taken any medication and I've spotted this for more than a month now and its like that ever since. I have no pain in my throat or any difficulty swallowing food. No irritation nothing. Is this can

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This seems to be Leukoplakia - a pre cancerous lesion . Do you smoke / or use any tobacco products? You can consult me with full history , may need to discuss you symptoms in detail and then conside ...  Read More

I recently did my whole body checkup along with cancer screening and in the screening my CEA, CA19.9 and AFP were normal.So I just want to know based on only these whether I have any cancer or not

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If that was done as a routine screening that will be enough . If you are having specific symptoms please let me know . ...  Read More

Hello sir Sharing USG report of my aunt having neck swelling please see report sir. Is it serious or is it cancer ?? Please help...

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Nothing to get worried ...  Read More

Hello, I wanted to use a winter cream since it got a lot colder than usual in Bangalore. I ordered Nivea soft cream , and after applying it, the skin around my eyes (above and below) started burning. And then became really dry. I think it is some kind of reaction, which I've never had with any other skin product ever. I cannot apply anything now o

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Sir i got 2 times period in december after that taking regestron 10mg period stoped...is it cause any cancer?...i have 2 yr old baby boy...age 30

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Don't think for cancer. Consult to gynecologist ...  Read More

Good morning Doctors I have two soft and moist squizzy lump around my anus which I notice Two month Ago... it sometimes increase like ballon n sometimes decrease in size n shape also... especially after going loo the size of lumps decreases...Do I HAVE cancer of colon...m worried...I have one kid..pls guide me

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Mostly piles, do sitz bath and take stool softners. ...  Read More

I am sharing a picture, I'm am confused whether it looks like melanoma or not?? Or any type of cancer

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No.. however undergo skin biopsy.. for detailed information do direct online consultation ...  Read More

My uncle finds it difficult to eat solid food like rice . he has been suffering from gastirc amd acidity related problem for long . now our main concern is it due to cancer ? The endoscopy report amd images are attached

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There is a growth but without biopsy report it can't be commentable. ...  Read More

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