Please explain the significance of estrogen and progesterone positive results after a partial mastectomy. Does the Oncotype test help determine if a person should receive follow-up therapy?
I recently had a lumpectomy to treat ductal carcinoma in situ. I am now considering post-surgical radiation treatment. How effective is post-surgical radiation for this? Is it necessary for me to undergo radiation?
Over the past month or so, I am having issues with my joints. My legs are popping out of my hips, and my arms are popping out of my shoulders. There is no pain involved. In addition, every once in a while my knees give out. What could cause this?
My niece had ear tubes placed for her recurring ear infections. They have been removed, but she is on the swim team and is in the water almost all year round. She uses wax earplugs. Can she do anything else to help her avoid infections?
I take Lovaza to reduce triglycerides. I recently had a gout attack. Should I discontinue Lovaza?
Is it true that drinking too much water can cause a person’s bones to decalcify?
My son is 3 weeks old. His umbilical cord has not fallen off. When I cleaned his umbilical cord, I saw a little blood. Should I be concerned? What is the best technique for keeping the area clean?
I stepped on a rusty nail. Should I be concerned?
I developed painful bumps on the front part of my lower legs. The doctor said it is erythema nodosum. He wants me to get a chest x-ray and blood work. What causes erythema nodosum?
If low doses of infectious bacteria, such as those on unwashed hands, are enough to cause infection even in healthy people, and bacteria can survive on surfaces for a long time, why do we not all get ill all the time?