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October 28th, 2011
12:25 PM ET
Is there a cure for multiple sclerosis?Every weekday, a CNNHealth expert doctor answers a viewer question. On Wednesdays, it's Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer at the American Cancer Society. Asked by Kayla in North Carolina: Hi, I got multiple sclerosis about a year ago, and I'm very young. I was curious if there has been any further information about a possible cure or not. I know that people have been searching for a cure, but I'm curious as to how close they really are. Expert answer
October 19th, 2011
11:42 AM ET
Can Avastin use in macular degenration cause blindness?Every weekday, a CNNHealth expert doctor answers a viewer question. On Wednesdays, it's Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer at the American Cancer Society. Asked by Rosamond, from Philadelphia I have wet macular degeneration that is being "successfully" treated with Avastin. Please comment on reports of blindness related to this treatment. Many thanks!
September 21st, 2011
10:37 AM ET
What's the difference in diabetes?Every weekday, a CNNHealth expert doctor answers a viewer question. On Wednesdays, it's Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer at the American Cancer Society. Question from Steve from San Bruno, California: What's the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
September 7th, 2011
06:59 PM ET
Can you develop asthma later in life?Every weekday, a CNNHealth expert doctor answers a viewer question. On Wednesdays, it's Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer at the American Cancer Society. Question from Chuck, Columbus, Ohio I am in 55 and just started having difficulty breathing on occasion. I am a usually healthy, slightly overweight, never smoker. Could I have developed asthma at this age? Expert answer
August 31st, 2011
07:26 AM ET
Could I have inflammatory bowel disease?Every weekday, a CNNHealth expert doctor answers a viewer question. On Wednesdays, it's Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer at the American Cancer Society. Question asked by BH from Milwaukee: I am a 30-year-old male. I am having episodes of abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. The doctor says she suspects ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease and wants to do a colonoscopy. What are these diseases? What else could this be and is it appropriate to do a colonoscopy? Expert answer:
August 24th, 2011
08:32 AM ET
How can I treat macular degeneration of the eye?Every weekday, a CNNHealth expert doctor answers a viewer question. On Wednesdays, it's Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer at the American Cancer Society. Question asked by Ann: Is there a treatment for macular degeneration of the eye?
August 17th, 2011
10:20 AM ET
What can I do for kidney stones?Every weekday, a CNNHealth expert doctor answers a viewer question. On Wednesdays, it's Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer at the American Cancer Society. Question asked by Julie from Illinois I had surgery eight months ago to remove stones from my bladder. Today I found what I believe was a stone stuck to my vagina wall. I also had to have a urine bag for seven days after the surgery. Could it have come from where they inserted the tube in my kidney? I have had surgery for kidney stones in the past. I believe I recently passed another stone. Is this possible? What should I do?
August 3rd, 2011
08:03 AM ET
Is a breast fibroadenoma a precursor to cancer?Every weekday, a CNNHealth expert doctor answers a viewer question. On Wednesdays, it's Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer at the American Cancer Society. Question asked by Heena from Hyderabad, India
July 27th, 2011
08:01 AM ET
Will my meniscus tear heal without surgery?Every weekday, a CNNHealth expert doctor answers a viewer question. On Wednesdays, it's Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer at the American Cancer Society. Question asked by Gloria from San Antonio, Texas I just learned I have a tear in my meniscus. Can this heal any way other than surgery?
July 20th, 2011
05:18 PM ET
What is the scaly skin disease ichthyosis?Every weekday, a CNNHealth expert doctor answers a viewer question. On Wednesdays, it's Dr. Otis Brawley, chief medical officer at the American Cancer Society. Question asked by Kay, Via CNN.com comments A dermatologist told my sister she has ichthyosis. What is it, and how is it treated? She has been on medication for six months, and it is still not gone. |
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