Breast Cancer/Breast Carcinoma

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Expert: - 4/19/2010


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My father in law 78 years old recently undergone MRM surgery for his right beast to remove 3*3 tomour. His pathology report after the surgery reveals that ER and PR Positive and Metastatic deposit in two of eighteen axillary lymph nodes. There is perinodal spread. Test negative for his 2/Neu oncoprotien over expression. Doctor advised that he will not tolerate Chemo therapy considering his age. they suggested some drugs for ER and PR positive. They did not prescribe any drug at present as wound to heel. i request you to advise us wether to go for Chemo or drugs. what are the side effects of these drugs. Wether any chance of reoccurence .

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Actually I would in this case suggest both postsurgical radiation therapy AND chemotherapy. Age itself is not a reason for not giving chemotherapy. The only reason for not giving it would be a bad general condition. He should also have hormonal therapy as suggested. The side effects of those drugs are not very serious. Chemotherapy side effects are serious but I think a necessary price to pay here. Good luck!



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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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