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Hello,
I read your response to the lady who asked a similar question about the
above and I had a follow up question. I'm half way through my treatments of
radiation for breast cancer and I was wondering if there is anything you
would recommend for better breathing during the remaining treatments. I
will of course consult with both my allergist and my oncologist. Thanks for
your time.
Dear Janice, I answer so many questions here so I do not even remember that particular answer of mine! Please tell me the dates of the question and my answer so that I may be able to check it! Basically though asthma is an inflammatory process in the airways. Radiation may also cause local (internal) inflammation like an internal sun burn. Since parts of your lungs will be within your radiation fields your air ways may be affected. I have not met this problem much in my work though but I would think that an inhaled aerosol of corticosteroids may be of help. But do discuss this with both your allergist and your oncologist! Good luck!
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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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