Breast Cancer/Breast Shrinking

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Expert: - 7/19/2010


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I was diagnosed with Malignant Fibrous Histiocytoma a year and a half ago and received radiation treatment after surgery was done to remove the major pectoral muscles. Now, i am in constant pain. But of late, I have noticed that my left breast is beginning to shrink significantly and i am in constant pain. I have also detected 2 breast lumps which my GP says it just a cyst. But am worried as i can see the significant difference in size between the two breast over the past 6 months.

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Your case is not anything for a GP! Let an experienced breast surgeon or oncologist check you soonest. Without any examination it is impossible to give you more information. 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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