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In 2 days I am undergoing excision biopsies. One mass is in the axillary region and is palpable. The second was a level 4 concern...non-palpable. Can lymphoma occur in the breast? Does having a return of my milk supply have anything to do with cancer? I haven't nursed a baby in 10 years. I am 48 and the only family history of cancer is my late Father whom died from lymphoma. Thank you for your time!
Lymphoma can happen almost anywhere BUT lymphoma is hardly the first thing you think of when breasts are concerned. What do you mean with "return of milk supply"? We just have to wait for your pathology reports. Please do keep me posted! When we do have those reports we can address these issues with some certainty. That is not possible now. That is why biopsies are done.
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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.
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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy educated & 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.
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