Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Is Ovarian Cancer to a woman as Prostate Cancer is to a man? If so, R insurance co guilty of discrimination

Is Ovarian Cancer to a woman as Prostate Cancer is to a man? If so, R insurance co guilty of discrimination?
I've been told that Ovarian Cancer is to a woman as Prostate Cancer is to a man. If that is true, then I think that my health insurance company is guilty of discrimination. But I am not an authority that can make that judgement. I am wondering if it would be worth my time to start a lawsuit against any big health insurance company for this issue. I do not have the money for something like that and would need a really good attorney that would be willing to do this for free. Any suggestions? (PS. I've been having pains in the lower groin area and no doctor that I've been to has said anything about O.C. except one that said the test is not covered. I think it is the CA-125 test.)
Cancer - 7 Answers
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Women won a lawsuit against the insurance companies when Viagra came out. Birth control was always concidered 'optional' and wasn't covered, but insurance companies were willing to pay for the viagra even though it is contraindicated for the people who really need it. If you can find a pro bono lawyer, go for it!
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You need better health insurance, probably just cost you more.
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I don't know for sure - I heard some time ago that breast cancer is to a woman as prostate cancer is to a man because of the high incidence of both. Check with the insurance company, not the doctor as he may be wrong. You don't want to start a lawsuit and then find out that the test was covered.
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Women are different and men are different. Ovarian cancer is different and Prostrate cancer is different. I the insurance company make discrimination like this they can be sued. I request you to read the terms and condition of the insurance policy and see what are the diseases it is covered and they cover Pre-existing and determined diseases. Because insurance charges are different for the covers provided by them. I had heart problem and took insurance mentioning this fact and issued the policy without excluding heart ailments. Subsequently I had heart bypass surgery and when I submitted my Claim the insurance company refused to Honor it saying it was pre-existing. I filed a law suit and got the full money. So the terms of the policy are very important. After going through the same you can take up legally.
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The first diagnostic tool for ovarian cancer is a GYN exam with rectal. Sometimes the mass can be felt that way. Insurance covers this test. Next, a CT scan should be done. This will give a clear view of tissue and disclose any masses. This test is covered by insurance also. You can have a vaginal ultrasound-covered also. All these tests are covered IF there is a possibility of OC. Do you have bloating, extra gas, pressure in the lower abdomen and pelvis? Do you have fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss although your abdomen is distended, pain in your back or leg? The CA125 is just another diagnostic tool-Although ovrian cancer usually causes a high CA125, other conditions can also. Sometimes there is only a small elevation. This test should be the last step-not the first. If you have not had the other tests I listed and are experiencing the symptoms I mentioned, don't waste time worrying about a lawsuit-take all the other steps first. Sorry this answer is so long but I have been there in re to ovarian cancer. The CA125 was done AFTER all the other diagnostic tools were used. Please let me know what happens.
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The accuracy of the CA-125 test has been in question for quite a long time. People can have false positives or vice versa. Unfortunately there isn't a single accurate blood test to confirm or deny a woman has ovarian cancer. Ultrasound, MRI, CT Scans or PET Scans may be able to rule out presence of a tumor. You could have something such as cystic ovaries or endometriosis

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Friday, May 4, 2012

Does an ultrasound detect prostate cancer

does an ultrasound detect prostate cancer?
I was wondering if a normal pelvic ultrasound detects prostate cancer. My prostate was checked in an ultrasound about a month ago and it was normal. I'm wondering because I've had a lot of prostate problems and I'm only in my 20's.

I knew a guy who was only 28 that had prostate cancer.
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yes

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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Treatments/statistics/sources with prostate cancer that has spread to lymph nodes

Treatments/statistics/sources with prostate cancer that has spread to lymph nodes?
A friend was diagnosed with prostate cancer that has spread to his lymph nodes only (has not spread to any other organs or bones). All I can find are sources that explain staging and treatments, but the more aggressive treatments (surgery/radiation) seem to be only for localized or low-grade cancer. I know the FDA seems to take forever to approve drugs/treatments that are being used abroad with great results; how do I find info on these types of studies done outside the US? Is it only a matter of time before his cancer spreads from the nodes at this point or is there a shot of chemo & hormones stopping it? Since it hasn't spread any further, wouldn't removing the prostate along with the nodes benefit him? I haven't found anything stating surgery as an option once it spreads from the prostate. I'm sorry this is so long with so many questions! Thank you!
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I don't think the surgery is a good option...read more about lance Armstrong on the net as he had 5 different cancer types..basically his cancer was all over him and no one wonted to treat him..but he is still alive and compete for tour Du France! also read about Gerson therapy...and think of Nutritional Therapy..read about patrick holford as he is one of the leading in the field in UK...also I wont count much on chemo as chemo only smash down the immune system and kills everything good....As long as your friend breath he have chance to reverse the condition so don't stop and try whatever possible! Also he will need very healthy and organic diet and lot of good quality supplements.
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If the cancer has spread from its original point then it is now a type 2 cancer. this is still a reasonably good chance of recovery as long as it was caught early on and is being treated with a more aggressive chemo regiment. The reason why surgery is ruled out is because it is no longer localized and this would cause several prolonged surgeries is some cases and can weaken the patients ability fight the cancer. chemo is very harsh on the body and docors prefer to minimize the additional stress. There still may be instances of surgery but this woud be to remove specific tumors that are either not responding to chemo or are continuing to grow. The danger of lymphoma( the cancer of the lymph system) is that is is a fast spreading cancer. It has the ability to jump to other organs and systems. operating on it serves little purpose unless it is in just on or 2 nodes since removing the nodes also removes the immune system with it. As for other test in other countries, you would be able to find them rather easily, if you switch you computer over to there countries settings such as language and use their search engines to look it up. you will need to read and write that language as most foriegn medical sites are written in their native language. you can try doing a search in the UK. it would be in English
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Your friend has an advanced stage of prostatic cancer and the treatment for localized prostatic cancer will not cure him(surgery or RTX). He is candidate for hormonal therapy. If you want to find experimental treatment protocols in the us you can check www.nih.gov.
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Beam radiation of the prostate bed and hormonal treatment are possible next actions. Chemo isn't used until the final stages. With these therapies, he has a good five year life expectancy, because even late stage disease is slow moving. You can find case studies at http://www.yananow.net and you can work out his statistics at http://www.prostatecalculator.org You can use Google Scholar to research journal articles. Best of luck. As for therapies outside the US, there are few initiatives in prostate cancer research coming from overseas. The only significant overseas therapy I am aware of is HIFU, but that's not appropriate for a more advance case.

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