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I just got a call today telling me I've been diagnosed with moderately differentiated ductal infiltrating carcinoma. The tumor was measured as a 12mmx13mm mass. Whether it is ER+ is still pending. My Dr. has made referrals for a medical oncologist and a surgeon. With the tumor being so small, does that improve my prognosis? And what types of options are available to me and what is your opinion as to the best of those options?
Yes it does. Due to its small size a "lumpectomy" followed by radiation therapy will probably be suggested. If ER+ chemotherapy too will at least be considered as will hormonal therapy if hormone receptors are found in your tumor. A sentinel lymph node biopsy should also be done since this was an invasive cancer. If anything is found there more radiation therapy may be needed and chemotherapy SHOULD be given. I do not think more extensive surgery is necessary. These are the available options. 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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