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About Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
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I`m a doctor of medicine and a specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have long experience in diagnostics and treatment of breast tumours.

Experience
I'm a Doctor of Medicine. Licensed/certified physician and surgeon and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation therapy in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and the European Union. 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. Now in private practice in Stockholm, Sweden.

I also answer questions about Oncology (General Cancer), General History, Military History, Brain Tumors, Colon Cancer

   

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HAIR DYE ALLERGY & SENSITIZED?11/21/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I know this may be out of your field but, hey, I like you & I've gotta at least try. :-) Ive ...
  A: Well, thanks for the compliment! Sensitization means that by it you become allergic to some ...
Follow up - Estrogen & antioxidants11/18/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: CGN. This is a follow up question to my May 16 post titled "what my treatment may be post surgery. ...
  A: Actually I do suggest that you wait with all antioxidant & vitamin therapy until your radiation ...
concerns...?11/17/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I am a 23 yr old healthy female, and recently I have had some concerns with my breasts. They feel ...
  A: What you have is probably a fibrocystic breast condition based on your description. That is not ...
breast mets11/13/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: Is the life of someone with breast mets considered the same as someone with Diabetes if treated ...
  A: Well it depends very much on WHERE these mets are. Not all mets are created equal. So some are more ...
Hormone Therapy11/13/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I'm 50y.o. had RB lumpectomy - removed 25x15x10mm - tumour type invasive ductal carcinoma NOS, Grade ...
  A: I believe that both your chemotherapy AND your radiation therapy as described ARE NECESSARY! I also ...
cancer or cysts?11/11/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: im 17, and i found some lumps in my right breast. 1 is small and round and the other is larger and ...
  A: At your age breast cancer is EXTREMELY rare so the probability that these are cysts or innocent ...
mastitis in nonlactating women11/11/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: My 15 year old daughter has sx pain tenderness swelling redness of her left breast and was dx with ...
  A: A mastitis is a bacterial infection. The breast milk ducts open up the milk glands (actually ...
mastitis in nonlactating women11/10/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: My 15 year old daughter has sx pain tenderness swelling redness of her left breast and was dx with ...
  A: An inflammatory breast cancer in a 15 year old girl is, though not impossible, EXTREMELY rare! You ...
Growth in Breast Calcifcation11/9/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: Back in 2006 my mammogram showed calcification in both breast, the Dr only chose to do a core biopsy ...
  A: It is at least a sign that MUST be investigated! Biopsies are indeed NECESSARY! Ask to get the ...
Pain in the arm after Mastectomy.11/8/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: First ques: After Mastectomy of left breast, my mother complains of pain in the upper side of her ...
  A: It MAY be caused by nerve damage of some kind sustained during surgery. Let a neurologist check her ...
Need to understand Mastectomy and Pathology Report11/6/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I am an electronics engineer; my mother has been treated with mastectomy few days ago Her ...
  A: It is too early to evaluate her prognosis. We have to wait for her remaining test results. ALL ...
Need to understand Mastectomy and Pathology Report11/6/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I am an electronics engineer; my mother has been treated with mastectomy few days ago. Her ...
  A: First of all. According to her mammography the tumor in her left breast was 23mmx25mm in size. So ...
Dying of liver failure - mets from breast cancer11/5/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: Please help me understand the dying process. My 35 year niece has stage iv breast cancer with mets ...
  A: If her liver fails she will become more and more jaundiced because her liver can no longer transport ...
Caffeine and breast cancer10/26/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I've been doing research on fibrocystic breast and breast cancer and how caffeine affects the ...
  A: They are indeed inconclusive! So NO conclusions can be made from them at all! I refuse to give any ...
Lump10/25/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I am a 20 year old female. my family has a wide history of cancers of all types. i have for the last ...
  A: Since the lump in your armpit seems to be tender, sore & painful it probably has to do with an ...
My 91 Year Old Mother10/23/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: At age 85, my mother had a lumpectomy and used Tamoxifin for two years. She has now been diagnosed ...
  A: Well, I fail to see why the radiation therapy would be so difficult. Which breast are we discussing? ...
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Breast10/20/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I had a fibroid mass for years in my right breast. This spring I noticed it was larger and more ...
  A: In this case the material was uterine. That can not with certainty be used for a breast tumor ...
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Breast10/20/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I had a fibroid mass for years in my right breast. This spring I noticed it was larger and more ...
  A: We SHOULD believe pathology reports! It is the strongest foundation we have for our actions! I ...
ultrasound experience10/17/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I am 21 years old and noticed my right boob was getting much larger then the left. Started to notice ...
  A: I think you should have a second ultrasound. If that does not show anything either there is most ...
breast ultrasound result10/16/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I had a breast ultrsound yesterday and they found an area that is 9mm that the doctor said they ...
  A: In what way were they condescending? I never questioned your need to know and I answered your ...
breast ultrasound result10/16/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I had a breast ultrsound yesterday and they found an area that is 9mm that the doctor said they ...
  A: I suggested a needle biopsy! That is no more difficult than a simple injection and there is NO ...
breast ultrasound result10/16/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I had a breast ultrsound yesterday and they found an area that is 9mm that the doctor said they ...
  A: Well without the ultrasound no one would know that a biopsy is needed in your case! Furthermore no ...
Which Biopsy10/12/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I (Age 39) with no family hx of breast cancer, had a very large palpable mass in right outer edge ...
  A: Yes I do. I also think mastectomy should have been done at once. No "lumpectomies" in this ...
Which Biopsy10/11/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I (Age 39) with no family hx of breast cancer, had a very large palpable mass in right outer edge ...
  A: I would have ordered a core needle biopsy. I have never relied only on mammography. I have always ...
Breast Papilloma10/11/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: After being diagnosed with an intraductal papilloma, I was told it would need to be surgically ...
  A: Well a papilloma - if confirmed by the biopsy - is not malignant. But a papilloma can block milk ...
Breast Papilloma10/11/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: After being diagnosed with an intraductal papilloma, I was told it would need to be surgically ...
  A: To be able to assess that in any way I need ALL the information on which this "diagnosis" - or ...
Breast MRI ?10/10/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: do all nodules that enhance on breast MRI need to be biopsied? I had 8 with iregular borders enhance ...
  A: Well if I happened to be in your situation (and in THIS situation) I would probably INSIST ON/DEMAND ...
possible lumpectomy10/10/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I have had a breast lump for several years. I recently had an ultrasound with the radiologist ...
  A: What is standard procedure is actually different in different places. I would definitely order a ...
Breast cancer spread to lungs and bones10/10/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: My sister was diagnosed today with inoperable lung cancer and bone cancer which had spread from ...
  A: I'm sorry for your loss of your daughter and brother and for the condition of your sister! ...
Breast?10/8/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I don't have breast cancer or anything and have never been diagnosed and I'm not and never have been ...
  A: Well how old are you? Such sensations are not uncommon in women that are still menstruating and they ...
Breast US report10/1/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: Can you please interpret? Right breast ultrasound demonstrates 3 nodules in the upper outer right ...
  A: It probably is benign though it SHOULD in that case be definitely stated in the report. So the ...
understanding radiology report9/29/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: Ultrasound examination there are multiple bilateral findings of concern. In the 8 o'clock position, ...
  A: They can detect blood vessels in them, they do not give much echo (ultrasound scans work like radar ...
Breast US report9/25/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: Can you please interpret? Right breast ultrasound demonstrates 3 nodules in the upper outer right ...
  A: It is not possible to be sure. I think it is probable that at least the large one is a fibroadenoma. ...
Breast US report9/24/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: Can you please interpret? Right breast ultrasound demonstrates 3 nodules in the upper outer right ...
  A: Ultrasound has demonstrated 3 lesions in your right breast in its upper right side of which the ...
dense lump9/19/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I'm 38 years old, healthy and no risk factors for breast cancer. After finding a dense lump about ...
  A: Forget the caffeine nonsense! That probably has nothing to do with this! It is IMPORTANT that the ...
Apocrine Metaplasia9/17/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: My age is 23.I had a cyst in my right breast and both of my breasts are tender and fibrous in ...
  A: 1. It may reappear but that risk is most probably low. 2. No more treatment (after the biopsy) is ...
Fibrocystic disease: should avoid soy?9/14/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: Nordquist, I was told by my physician that since I have fibrocystic disease, I should avoid ...
  A: Well since you do have a lot of breast cancer in your family you probably are at risk yourself. ...
Somethings not right with my breast.9/12/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I am a 39 year old female who for the last 10 consecutive days has had extreme pain and sensitivity ...
  A: Such symptoms rarely if ever have anything to do with breast cancer which is my area of expertise ...
Assessment 5-Highly suspicious for malignancy9/12/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: I am 48 years old and went for my first mammo as my left breast was leaking a green/bloody fluid. I ...
  A: It probably is serious! I agree, biopsies should be done and then treatment decisions should be made ...
Breast lump9/7/2009Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
  Q: i am going for an FNA by ultrasound this week as i have quite a large lump on my left breast under ...
  A: At your age the 2 most probable findings are 1. A cyst and 2. A fibroadenoma. Both most probably ...

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