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Oncology (General Cancer)/Experts

Expert	Average Ratings	Expertise
Michael Dean U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.86 Clarity of Response 9.89 Timeliness 9.90 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 383	Can answer General information on the causes of cancer and cancer prevention. Information on current cancer research and breakthroughs. The genetics of cancer The risk of smoking for lung cancer and other cancers, as well as SIDS, heart disease, and vision loss. Cannot answer Specific medical questions
Christopher M U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.80 Clarity of Response 9.80 Timeliness 9.68 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 201	My wife passed away August of 2002 after we were married for just over a year and a half. She was diagnosed with Lymphoma Cancer a week to the day after we wed. Please limit questions to this particular cancer, and I can pretty much find resources for you if you are having problems finding what you need. I can also offer advice on how to deal with the emotional strains and things along this line. In all, I can be an ear when you need someone to listen, or a shoulder to lean or cry on. I CAN NOT ANSWER DOCTOR QUESTIONS ABOUT CONDITIONS OR SUCH AS I AM NOT A DOCTOR. I am only knowledgeable in the basics of the cancer (especially lymphoma) and what to expect and other questions like this.
Donald Higby, M.D. U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.97 Clarity of Response 9.97 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 98	I can answer almost all questions related to the treatment and natural course of most kinds of cancer, especially cancers of prostate, colon, lung and breast.
Dr Khalid Munir India Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.93 Clarity of Response 9.68 Timeliness 9.21 Politeness 9.86 Total Questions 278	I can answer questions about the correct guideline for treatment of a certain type of cancer to achieve good results. I can analyse signs and symptoms to identify cancer. I can recommend preventive measures to avoid getting this disease. I can tell about many good treatment methods which have been developed recently through cancer research.
Juliet Seigle, MD U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.82 Clarity of Response 9.84 Timeliness 9.95 Politeness 9.97 Total Questions 264	I am a fully trained radiation oncologist and can answer many questions about cancer and its treatment. I can't answer questions about specific chemotherapy agents. I have also worked in general medicine and emergency medicine, so I can give advice about these areas as well. I would like to do this based on my very positive experience with one of your experts (real estate).
Doug Bank Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.84 Clarity of Response 9.88 Timeliness 9.87 Politeness 9.84 Total Questions 619	I know a great deal about all aspect of testicular cancer. I am a testicular cancer survivor, and have run a testicular cancer website since 1996. If I do not know the answer to a question, I have access to a number of my own world-class experts to get the correct answer. Please note that I am not an expert when it comes to other cancers. If your question involves something other than testicular cancer or a cancer of that general region, please ask another expert.
Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. Sweden Maxed Out View Profile View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.83 Clarity of Response 9.83 Timeliness 9.96 Politeness 9.94 Total Questions 4020	Questions concerning Cancer, Oncology, radiation Therapy, Tumours, Chemotherapy, Cytotoxic Drugs, Hormonal Therapy, Radiation Protection.

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Recent Answers

2010-02-08 lump in throat:

Shane, How old are you? Do you or did you smoke, or chew tobacco? How long has it been there? Have you had an infection recently? Any unexplained lump should be examined by a doctor. It may be nothing

2010-02-08 My mother's pap results:

Ed, A PAP study IS a test, and this often is the starting point upon which a diagnosis of cancer is made. However, a PAP alone is not sufficient; more information is needed. Uterine adenocarcinoma

2010-02-07 Brain cancer metastases after breast cancer treatement:

Breast tumors that metastasize to the brain are still breast tumors. They are different than primary brain tumors like glioblastoma, medulloblastoma, etc. The important characteristics about metastasized

2010-02-07 bisphosphonates:

This is a complex question, because a) I'm not aware that bisphosphanates can induce an acute systemic inflammatory reaction (there can be reactions to bisphosphanates, but they wouldn't be classified

2010-02-07 please help no treatment for lung cancer:

I'm sorry for your troubles, and I hope things work out. I've seen cases that are hard to diagonse, (in terms of getting tissue specimens) but it doesn't sound like they've done everything they can do