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I recently had a lumpectomy and sentinal node biopsy. Dr. said he got the cancer and that the nodes were clear. What questions do I ask now? What do I need to know from a pathology report?
You should ask what the sentinel node biopsy showed. If there was no cancer there no chemotherapy is necessary unless there are some special features with your cancer (HER2 positive or an extremely malignant tumor - in that case chemotherapy should probably be given anyway). If your tumor has positive hormonal receptors hormonal therapy should at least be considered. You should also ask when your radiation therapy is due, if such treatment has not been arranged DEMAND it!
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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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