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Would I need HER2 injections after chemo and radiation therapy?
Query: Hello doctor, For a person who has completed six chemotherapy sessions and month-long radiation for breast cancer treatment, how many HER2 injections are required after the above? ERPR/HER2 parameters are negative. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you give information regarding a few details? What was the stage? What was the histopathology report? What chemotherapy was received? If ER/PR and HER 2 was negative, then was FISH (fluorescence in-situ hybridization) done? If HER 2 is negative by FISH and histo... Read Full »
My thyroid has enlarged recently. Why could this be?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 51.5-year-old post-menopausal female, with various symptoms of hypothyroidism, which include fatigue, weight gain, constipation, dry skin, hoarse voice, puffy face or eyes, brittle hair and nails, hair loss, and more. I was also recently diagnosed with anemia and severe sleep apne... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide an expert opinion on your medical issues. From what you have attached (attachments removed to protect patient identity), and the symptoms that you have described, I would recommend doing an ultrasound of your thyroid gland and neck to know what ... Read Full »
I want to know more about HER2-positive breast cancer. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been hearing a lot about HER2-positive breast cancer lately, and I am curious about what exactly it means. 1. Can you explain what HER2-positive breast cancer is and how it differs from other types of breast cancer? 2. Are there specific therapies or medications that target ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I can provide you with general information on HER2-positive breast cancer and its treatment as follows: HER2-positive breast cancer is a breast cancer that tests positive for a protein called human epidermal growth f... Read Full »
Is there any risk in doing surgery at stage 4 of breast cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, Today my mother-in-law was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 4. She is having a fracture in the hip bone for two days and was admitted in hospital for that. Later, it was diagnosed as cancer. They are planning to do surgery for fracture and after that chemotherapy. Now she is unable t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. She needs PET-CT whole body scan to establish the sites of metastasis involved all over the body. Breast cancer only with bone metastasis has a good prognosis. She needs six cycles of chemotherapy first and then reassessment. Surgery is indicated for spine or bone for f... Read Full »
My mother underwent a surgery for breast cancer. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My mother underwent a breast surgery for breast cancer recently. I have attached her pathology report. She is taking medicines for cholesterol. Please explain it. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please answer my questions. What type of surgery was done? Is it MRM (modified radical mastectomy) or breast conservation. Also whether the reports of ER, PR (estrogen and progesterone re... Read Full »
I have a non-growing lump in left nipple for about 10 years. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a lump behind my left nipple for around 10 years. It is a painless and hard lump which is just behind the nipple, and it seems to be round in shape and is about more than 1 cm in size. It is not growing and is of fixed size. I also notice skin discoloration on the breast like s... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It looks all these lesions are benign (non-cancerous). This small lump which is there for 10 years is certainly benign as cancerous lump grows and spreads. Regarding skin discoloration looking like melanin patches and fluid lumps. You have not mentioned the details ... Read Full »
My mother has breast cancer. What treatment can she take?
Query: Hello doctor, I need advise from experts about my mother. She is suffering from breast cancer. It was diagnosed two days ago. I want an expert's opinion for future treatment. Kindly guide me. What is the best treatment? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, the biopsy report has confirmed the diagnosis of breast cancer. Now, the next step will be to stage this disease. For that purpose, she will be adviced to do a CT scan of ... Read Full »
Having chemotherapy for stage IV invasive lobular carcinoma. Is it right?
Query: Hi doctor, The first case of cancer was on stage 3 ER+ invasive cancer of the left breast. Now, it is in stage IV invasive lobular carcinoma, with results of ER positive, PR positive, and HER2 with equivocal recurrent cancer. The site of disease is present on the abdominal lymph nodes and omentum w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, it is appropriate to use chemotherapy at this juncture. The HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) result is mentioned as equivocal. So please do a FISH test (fluorescence... Read Full »
I have breast cancer. Kindly guide me on chemotherapy.
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 35-year-old woman who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. My healthcare provider suggested chemotherapy as part of my treatment. I have several questions about it. How does chemotherapy help treat breast cancer? What kinds of chemotherapy drugs are there, and how do t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. It is important to note that not all breast cancer patients require chemotherapy. Some may only need hormonal therapy, while others might benefit from targeted and immunotherapy. The treatment approach depends on fa... Read Full »
I have a painful lump in my left breast. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 35 years old, and I have a lump in my left breast, which is painful sometimes. The nature of the pain is sharp and pricking. There is no redness of the skin and outward skin. But I am afraid it could be cancer later. What test can I do to diagnose my health condition? How can I pr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Breast cancer is usually painless in the initial stages and becomes painful later on; along with it, there is puckering, or you can say there is a shrinkage of the nipple and by palpation by our hands you can feel the lump in your breast. T... Read Full »