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We asked oncology experts what questions patients should ask their doctors soon after receiving a cancer diagnosis. This is their advice. Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be shocking, overwhelming and comes with a ton of new information — from disease types and stages to new drug names and treatment types. Patients and their loved ones may have a list of questions running through their minds, or they may not know what to ask.

Questions Patients Should Ask After a Cancer Diagnosis

Shirley Chung, a former 'Top Chef' contestant, revealed her stage 4 tongue cancer diagnosis through a heartfelt video on Instagram. Chung, who appeared in the show's 11th season, announced that doctors diagnosed her in December. The video showed her and her partner, Jimmy Lee, shaving their heads, symbolizing their battle against the illness.

'Top Chef's' Shirley Chung Overlooked Early Tongue Cancer Symptoms Due To Busy Schedule After Stage 4 Diagnosis

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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A nurse was diagnosed with a brain tumor which made her think people were speaking a different language – and she blames it on taking HRT.

Lucy Woodhouse, 43, says she experienced severe headaches which felt like hangovers and struggled to read aloud.

But then in a meeting with colleagues she found herself unable to understand what they were saying, and tests revealed she had a golf ball-sized tumor.



She says she believes the meningioma tumor is linked to the Depo-Provera contraceptive injection, rounds of IVF she had and HRT medication – all of which contain the hormone progesterone.

She says she had the...

I felt hung over and thought everyone was speaking a different language: Turns out I had a brain tumor

Editor's note: This article was originally published on June 22, 2022. It has since been updated. A woman diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer that had spread to her ovaries and her liver, was given three months to live in January 2020. Instead, she is celebrating, having received a new lease on life. Long before Caroline Guy was given an official cancer diagnosis, the 56-year-old knew something was wrong. "I felt sluggish, I just didn't feel right. My stomach was swollen," she told Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. However, in June 2019, a doctor in Spain dismissed her symptoms as menopause. "I'd googled my symptoms and I actually asked him outright if I had bowel cancer and he said no," Guy revealed.

Woman given three months to live after a cancer diagnosis is stunned to hear she is now in remission

No soap, no water, no nothing. If you don't shower regularly, that's your prerogative (though there's no guarantees your friends and family won't have something to say). But beyond personal preference, there's actually a science behind what happens to your body when you don't routinely bathe. This popular video delves...

What happens when you stop bathing

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ABC personality Michael Strahan, 52, gave a positive update on his 19-year-old daughter Isabella's health battle in a sweet exchange with Kevin Jonas, 35, on Wednesday.

Michael Strahan Gives Positive Update on Daughter Isabella’s Cancer Battle: ‘Everything Is Good, It’s Working Out’

If you get Social Security checks, keep an eye on the calendar: Certain beneficiaries will receive two payments in August. The scheduling change affects Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, which is a Social Security program that provides financial help to low- and no-income Americans who don't have many resources and are blind, disabled, or age 65 and up. According to the latest data from the Social Security Administration, about 7.4 million people receive SSI every month.

Millions of Social Security Recipients Will Get 2 Payments This Month

Jennifer Lopez is seemingly showing husband Ben Affleck what he’s missing as bombshell reports of her divorce go viral. On Wednesday, The Daily Mail reported that the 55-year-old’s divorce papers are “finalized,” even sharing that JLo and actor Ben were done with their marriage months ago.

Jennifer Lopez Shows Ben Affleck Pool Body After ‘Filing For Divorce’

TV host Maria Menounos, 46, shared her cancer diagnosis with her best friend, who also revealed she had been diagnosed with breast cancer at the same time, making for an emotional reveal for the best friends. Menounos was diagnosed with stage 2 pancreatic cancer, which left her thinking she was...

‘Neither Of Us Knew’ – TV Host Maria Menounos, 46, Says She & Her Bestie Learned They Had Cancer at the Same Time

After being diagnosed with Stage 4 tongue cancer, Shirley Chung was presented with two treatment options: She could take the less common route of chemotherapy and radiation or the more effective route of removing her tongue entirely. Shirley chose the former. The Top Chef alum recalled the dilemma in a...

Top Chef Alum Shirley Chung Reveals Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis: "I Am a Fighter"

As a radiation oncologist, I have the privilege of walking alongside my patients through their cancer journeys. While I certainly won’t dismiss anything I learned during medical school, there is something to be said for real-world conversations, many of which have served as my greatest teachers. During my 20 years of medical experience, I’ve had several conversations with both peers and patients that have influenced my approach to care; causing me to refine and improve my approach. There are virtually endless examples, however, I’ve selected a few of the most common conversations I’ve had and how they have shaped my practice.

What My Patients Have Taught Me During Their Cancer Journeys

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César Serrano went from having trouble breathing to learning that he only had three months to live. The asthma medication his doctor prescribed wasn’t helping, so he ordered a CT scan and biopsy, which led to his stage-four lung cancer diagnosis. "Honestly, no one's prepared for something like...

He thought he only had months to live, but a new cancer test changed that

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Seeking care quickly saved her life—and her daughter's.

‘I Was Diagnosed With Cancer at 16 and Again at 39—These Were the Very First Symptoms I Noticed'

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

A mother of two experiencing bloating and blood in her stool was told her worrisome symptoms could be a vitamin D deficiency or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, a colonoscopy revealed she had stage 4 bowel (colorectal) cancer. Treatment, including chemotherapy and surgery, helped her reach remission.

‘I’m in Pain Constantly’ — A 37-Year-Old Mom of 2 With Bloating, Blood in Stool Told IBS May Be the Issue, Instead She Learned It Was Stage 4 Cancer

R-ICE is a treatment for non-Hodgkin’s and Hodgkin’s lymphoma. It combines four chemotherapy drugs that kill cancer cells and is often used prior to a stem cell transplant. R-ICE is a chemotherapy protocol that combines a variety of drugs that aim to destroy cancer cells. It’s given in...

What Is the R-ICE Chemotherapy Protocol?

Most cancer patients suffer poor mental health but few patients or clinicians are empowered to address it. There is an unintended collusion in the health system to deny the effect cancer can have on mental health. Managing mental health should be an integral part of the treatment and care for...

How to Treat Cancer in Its Entirety

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Fact checked by Nick BlackmerFact checked by Nick Blackmer      A new University of Cambridge poll found that a majority of respondents are very or somewhat worried about receiving a cancer diagnosis—more than any other medical condition.Concerns about death and the effects of cancer treatment, as well as the pervasiveness of references to cancer in society, help drive the widespread fear of the disease.Getting to the root of your fear and trying to shift your mindset can help reduce concerns about a possible diagnosis, experts said.
When it comes to health, many people worry about what the...

Many People Fear a Cancer Diagnosis More Than Any Other Disease—Here's How to Reduce Your Anxiety

Tailbone pain, or coccydynia, occurs below your hips at the end of your spine. It affects the coccyx (tailbone). Tailbone pain can result from causes that range from prolonged sitting to injuries and falls. While uncommon, it can also involve tailbone cancer. This cancer can include primary cancers such as a chordoma tumor, a cancerous tumor that grows along your spine. It can also include cancers, such as prostate cancer, that metastasize or spread to bone from their primary site.

Can Tailbone Pain Be a Cancer Symptom?

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What I Wish My Oncologist Said the Day of My Diagnosis

I wish my doctor was more upfront — sharing both the realities and the glimmers of hope — the day I was diagnosed with brain cancer....

What I Wish My Oncologist Said the Day of My Diagnosis

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