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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

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

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

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

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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

Is probability of having skin/breast cancer increases after the age of 30 years & does food habits really affect it?

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My partner is a 31 year old woman. (We are a same sex couple). Cancer runs in her family. Her mother died of breast cancer when she was only 34 years old. Her mother's sister also had breast cancer after that and might probably have it again. Her mother's sister is currently 55 years old. So, what are the chances that my partner might get cancer in

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Going ahead with the BRCA1 and BRCA2 test is the right call. Your family history does place you in a higher risk group, though it does not mean you will develop cancer. ...  Read More

My dad 75yr old is diagnosed with prostate cancer he has very health anxiety don't sleep at night just for viral infection.so we are afraid of telling him we didn't inform him now we need to start treatment . doctor told 1st line of treatment is injection so can we hide this matter from patient .what happens if we tell this matter to patient.

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It is completely understandable to feel protective of your 75-year-old father, especially since he already suffers from severe health anxiety. However, hiding a cancer diagnosis from a patient is high ...  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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Might be vitamins deficiency. Connect ...  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

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

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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Possibility ...  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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Dis usg is not confirmatory fr cancer Go for thyroid profile t3 t 4 tsh And advised fr fnac Dis fnac will detect cells in swelling Depending on dat Confirmation is done ...  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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These tests can be abnormal even in many conditions other than cancer. On the basis of these tests nobody should come to a conclusion. It has to be confirmed by other investigations. These tests are n ...  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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Reactive lymph node indicates active infection. Level 2 means that the infection is locaties in nose and throat. Thyroid is normal. ...  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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Consult online for detailed explanation ...  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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Not necessarily. Consult your gynec. ...  Read More

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