Does cancer have an odor?

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Mary Smith, I am not knowledgable. I answer according to my life experiences. • Answered April 27

Mine did/does. To me, it smells like a bait shop… the smell of dead or dying fish. The smell lingers no matter how much I bathe, use deodorant, perfume. I didn't realize it...

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Is there any way to stop hair falling naturally?

Asked in Bubbly • Answered by Laasya D • August 6

Hair Fall: A Common Concern

Hair shedding is a normal part of the hair growth cycle, but excessive hair loss can be distressing. While some hair fall is inevitable, several ...

If you have received radiation therapy, does it affect your chances of getting breast cancer again in that same breast?

David Chan, MD from UCLA, Stanford Oncology Fellowship • Answered March 18, 2023

If a patient needs radiation after breast surgery, whether it's a lumpectomy or mastectomy, the radiation will generally reduce the risk of recurrence in the surgical area ...

Pancreatic cancer is said to be the most insidious of all cancers. Is it possible to spot it early? How can one prevent it?

Ginny Terry, lives in The Catskill Mountains (1984-present) • Answered April 14

My brother-in-law was diagnosed with it one month, died three months later, in 2007. My daughter's father-in-law had it: caught it early via MRI for another condition, had ...

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If my blood sugar goes over 220 and through exercise and cinnamon I am able to bring it back down to normal in a few hours, am I sustaining serious damage?

Sandra Haynes, Blood Sugar Wellness Navigator | Integrative Health 🌱 • Answered April 17

Repeated episodes of high blood sugar levels above 220 mg/dL can lead to long-term complications if not properly managed. While bringing blood sugar levels down through exe...

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Are there some totally natural things to do (what you eat and how you exercise) that will increase a man's testosterone levels?

Andrew Ferebee • Answered March 29, 2018

Absolutely!

But you won't do it by taking any weird supplements, trying out bizzare foods, or popping "natural" pills.

I've written on this topic several times across Quora a...

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What symptoms did you notice before being diagnosed with cancer?

Grace, Cancer survivor • Updated June 19

I (now 22, then 20) F,was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. On the day of my college farewell party, I distinctively remember myself asking my roommate "Do I look fat? I think...

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What are the early signs and symptoms of kidney disease that people often overlook?

Steven Green • Answered May 21

Kidney disease can progress silently, often showing no symptoms until it is in an advanced stage. However, there are some early signs and symptoms that people might overloo...

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Why is chemo more dangerous than cancer itself?

Alexander Goosi, former Doctor • Updated July 7, 2021

I can answer that as an expert and former tutor in tumour biology.

People in general believe that we have this DNA like twisted ladder that you see in those pictures on inte...

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If you consumed alcohol every day and got drunk, how long would it take to damage your liver?

Bruce Terry • Answered March 23

Not sure about the liver but I've been drinking for nearly 30 years and hard at times. I'm 45 now btw. 10 to 11 years ago things, as another person said, went off the rails...

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What should I do without taking medicine to control my blood sugar?

Dolores Hall, Certified Blood Sugar Coach | Diabetes Specialist 🩸 • Answered June 27

Managing blood sugar without medication involves lifestyle changes such as maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, managing stress levels, and monitoring blood sugar ...