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Can Finger Nail Clubbing Be The Symptom Of Cancer

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Dr. Aashish Raghu MD

lung cancer. But when I heard about nail clubbing , I have noticed that 3-4 fingers out of 10 are kind ... creating "nail clubbing effect" (what I see) but in reality it may not be the... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Aashish Raghu ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Vivek Chail MD

. Thank you! Relevant Symptom History: Shortness of breath, Coughing, Nail Clubbing for 3.5 months Note ...Hello, Symptoms are: -- Shortness of Breath (3 months) -- Nail Clubbing (3.5... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vivek Chail ( Radiologist)
Dr. Indu Kumar MD

these scans. Thank you! Relevant Symptom History: Shortness of breath , Coughing, Nail Clubbing for 3.5 ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Indu Kumar ( Radiologist)
Dr. Vivek Chail MD

breath , Coughing, Nail Clubbing for 2.5 months Radiological Studies: If possible, please try to view all ... Contrast ==== Concern: Mainly I am concerned about malignant process, particularly lung... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vivek Chail ( Radiologist)
Dr. Deepak Sundriyal MD

Is there any ONE symptom that is almost ALWAYS indicative of cancer ? What is the "canary in a coal mine" of cancer symtoms ? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Deepak Sundriyal ( Oncologist)

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Dr. Rashmi Singh MD

I m 34, and I have nail clubbing for a long time. I can t even remember how long. I m also using Rogaine 5% minoxidil once a day 1ml. Is there any link between topical minoxidil and nail... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rashmi Singh ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Meher Lakshmi Konatam MD

I know from my Daughter who is dieing of lung and brain tumors that fingernail clubbing is a symptom. Now I have a 65 yr old female neighbor who has suddenly lost about 70 lbs .She was a heavy ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Meher Lakshmi Konatam ( Oncologist)
Dr.   Adrian Rawlinson MD

I have only nail clubbing since of the birth. I didn t test chest X ECG or Eco test . No lung or .... but, I read about nail clubbing it got me worried. 21 years old, male. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Adrian Rawlinson ( Sports Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Narender Kumar MD

family history of breast and bone cancer mom and sister both have died , last year younger sister xxx of breast cancer what s percentage this may be early cancer ... View answer

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Dr.  Dhanwant Rai Sood MD

My mother s nipples have atrophied. I was told this is a sign of cancer. Is this true? She had breast cancer in 2007, and completed her medication (Arimidex) in (5) years. She was released by her UCLA ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dhanwant Rai Sood ( General & Family Physician)