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Hi,
My aunt was originally diagnosed with breast cancer about a year or so ago. She has undergone chemotherapy and just finished her radiotherapy a few weeks ago. This week she was told that the cancer had spread to her brain. Firstly, I know there are a huge number of variables here to accoutn for but how long do you think she has left? In terms of worst case scenario and best case scenario? Also, is it possible to undergo further chemotherapy or radiotherapy? Any other general information is greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Eric
Yes radiation therapy to her brain is possible and will give relief - for a time. Unfortunately this means that a curative therapy is most probably impossible even though both radiation therapy and more chemo therapy are possible. In this situation it is unfortunately probable that her remaining survival time can be measured in months, most probably not in years. I'm sorry I have nothing better to tell you!
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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
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I`m a doctor of medicine and specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have a long time experience of these tumours.
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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy, educated and trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps. You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 . I have no restrictions on the number of questions there. I also answer questions about Oncology (General Cancer),
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