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Expert: - 6/9/2008


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I am 42 years old and recently had a brain MRI that showed a spot on the left frontal lobe that needs to be examined by a neurologist.  My primary care doctor believes it is scar tissue and says it is definitely not a tumor.  I have been experiencing vertigo and experiencing some problems with my memory and vision, which prompted me to see my doctor.  I do have a history of cancer (breast and melanoma, although both were found in-situ.)  My question is what should / can be done with scar tissue on the brain that is the result of a previous insult?  About 25 years ago I did fall and hit my head extremely hard, which my doctors feels could be the cause of the scar tissue.  Any input you can share would be greatly appreciated.  Thank you.

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Sorry, I'm a brain TUMOR expert (a medical oncologist & radiation therapist with experience of TREATING brain tumors) but NOT a neurologist or a neurosurgeon! Your question should be directed to any of these 2 kinds of expert as it has nothing to do with tumors.

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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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