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My daughter had a astrocytoma removed in Feb. 2006 It was a benign tumor that was diagnosed by her gastroenterologist. Since the removal of the tumor she has suffered with CHRONIC ABDOMINAL PAIN. We have tried everything from hypnosis, acupuncture, and have just returned from Yale where she had a capsule endoscopy that was negative. My husband and I are stumped and do not know where to turn. Recently we have questioned if there could be scar tissue from the brain tumor that could be causing the abdominal pain. If this is the case, how can she be treated.

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This is beyond my expertise! I'm not a neurologist or a neurosurgeon but a medical oncologist and radiation therapist with experience of treating brain tumors. So this is something you should and must discuss with a neurologist or a neurosurgeon!
Sorry Valerie, I just gave you an honest answer. I'm NOT a neurologist or a neurosurgeon! I just politely pointed you in the right direction. It is like you asked your dentist an ear-nose-and-throat question! It is NOT lack of knowledge or a state of ignorance. This is NOT inside my area of expertise!  

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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), General History, Military History, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer.

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