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I am 15 years in remission from Hodgkin's Disease, I was treated with both radiation and chemotherapy. i have been experiencing a "stabbing" headache on the right side of my head just below my ear. Initially, I was told that it may be a pinched nerve. I was given a muscle relaxer and pain medication, noting makes this headache go away. it is quite painful in the am and does disparate by the time I go to sleep. I am having a hard time working and concentrating due to the pain. my Dr has finally received my medical records relating to my radiation treatment and has scheduled a CT scan for tomorrow. I am anticipating bad news. Could the initial radiation that I received in 1992 gave cased a tumor in the lower part of my brain. I know the area was radiated as I had a severe burn and my hair never grew back. Just looking for an opinion.
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An MRI scan may also be necessary! I doubt that it is a tumor that causes this, but we will hopefully know what it is that you have when we have the results - hopefully soon. How long have you had these symptoms? If for a long time then your tumor theory becomes more improbable. We will have to wait for your results. Please do keep me posted!

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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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