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What is the general prognosis for spinal cancer?

Tumor grade is a prognostic factor because low-grade tumors have a better prognosis than high-grade tumors, according to the Canadian Cancer Society. Tumor type is also a significant prognostic factor. Five-year relative survival rates for spinal cancer vary significantly depending on tumor type, according to the American Cancer Society. For example, glioblastoma spinal tumors correspond to low five-year relative survival rates, ranging from 4 to 17 percent. Conversely, ependymoma spinal tumors correspond to higher 5-year relative survival rates, ranging from 85 to 91 percent.\nTumor size and ..

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Can implantation bleeding seem like a period?

According to Baby Med, implantation bleeding often looks light pink or brownish in color. Implantation bleeding typically occurs between 6 to 12 days after egg fertilization. Light cramping that resembles menstrual cramping can also occur with implantation bleeding, which is why it is often mistaken for pre-menstrual symptoms and not early pregnancy symptoms.

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What is a death rattle sound?

About.com describes the sound as loud and rattling. It is a sign that death is imminent in hours although death can also take a few days. The website explains that any effect of the death rattle on a patient is probably minimal. To decrease the sound or extinguish it, a patient can be turned on his side to help clear the airway, and elevating the patient's position in bed helps drainage. It is also helpful to cap the amount of liquid that is put in patients' mouths, such as by removing excess water from sponges. Some medications, such as atropine, also get rid of extra secretions.\nT..

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Where would you experience pain symptoms from colon cancer?

In certain cases, colon cancer presents other symptoms, such as bloody or narrow stools, diarrhea, constipation, or unexplained weight loss, MedlinePlus explains. A person sometimes experiences general fatigue or a feeling that the bowel never fully empties, Mayo Clinic states. In its early stages, colon cancer often does not cause symptoms. When symptoms do appear, they typically depend on where the cancer is located and how advanced it is.

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What causes a gap between the teeth?

Another cause of a space between the teeth, which is clinically known as a diastema, is an oversized labial frenum, states Colgate. The labial frenum is the piece of tissue that ordinarily extends to above the two upper front teeth from the inside of the upper lip. If this tissue grows to the point that it passes between the two front teeth, the natural closing of the teeth cannot occur.Another cause of spaces between teeth are habits, such as sucking the thumb, which creates gaps by pulling the teeth forward. An inappropriate swallowing reflex can cause spaces to develop too. This occurs when..

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What are the ideal bust, waist and hip measurements for a woman?

Some of the body shapes common for women include apple shaped, banana shaped, pear shaped and the hourglass figure, with banana shaped being the most dominant according to a North Carolina State University study done in 2005 of 6,000 women. Hourglass is usually the most accepted shape of women in Western countries.

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How can a person reduce the incidence of hot flashes?

Common triggers for hot flashes include alcoholic drinks, caffeinated beverages, cigarette smoke, spicy foods and stress, states Healthline. Wearing tight clothes or staying in a hot room can also lead to hot flashes. It helps to keep a record of when symptoms occur and the triggers possibly associated with the symptoms to determine which activities, foods or clothing to avoid. Practicing meditation may help women manage stress.\nA woman can also manage hot flashes by putting an ice pack beside her bed, choosing cotton night clothes and bed linens, and drinking ice water when a hot flash occur..

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What are normal vitamin D2 levels for an adult?

Normal levels vary from one laboratory to another due to different test samples or measurements, states MedlinePlus. Lower than normal values result from vitamin D deficiency, which occurs due to poor food absorption, kidney diseases, lack of sunlight exposure and insufficient vitamin D in the diet. Elevated levels may result from a condition called hypervitaminosis, excess levels of vitamin D. Patients can undergo the 25-hydrocy vitamin D test to determine their personal levels.

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How do you increase good cholesterol?

Even making small lifestyle changes can increase HDL, notes Mayo Clinic. For example, quitting smoking may increase HDL level by as much as 10 percent. Smokers can increase their odds of quitting smoking successfully by speaking with their doctor about different strategies. Losing weight can also increase your HDL level. For every 6 pounds lost, HDL could increase by as much as 1 mg/dL.\nMore physical activity, especially aerobic exercise, can also increase good cholesterol in otherwise healthy but sedentary adults. Exercising briskly for at least 30 minutes a day may increase HDL levels by ar..

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Why have I been on my period for two weeks?

Both physical and emotional stress have a large impact on the menstruation cycle, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Gaining or losing weight, excessive exercise, travel, illness or any other disruption in the typical routine is enough to throw a woman's menstrual cycle off. In some cases, medications, such as steroids and anticoagulants, can have an effect on excessive bleeding during menstruation. However, when abnormal menstrual bleeding is accompanied by excessive pain, cramping, nausea or vomiting, this can be an indication of a more serious problem. During an office visit for abnorm..

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