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I have controlled asthma/emphysema using Spiriva, one oral spray daily (non steroid)..I have stage 1 breast cancer about to undergo lumpectomy followed by radiation. I was told of the complications of lung problems, such as your comments.
Do you recommend I have a a mastectomy,instead of a lumpectomy for these complications? The last thing I need is breathing worse! Please respond. I thank you so much for bringing this problem to light.
Actually, while the choice is yours, I do recommend the lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy. The amount of radiation to your lung on the affected side is normally marginal. If I happened to be in your situation - and I am not only a cancer doctor but also a cancer patient (radiation therapy - my own choice - treated prostate cancer) - I would definitely choose the choice I have indicated. Mastectomy is not without its own possible complications. 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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