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Diagnosed With Malignant Growth On Kidney. Need Vascular Surgeon?
My question is to do with a Nephrologist specialist in Queensland. My husband has been diagnosed with a malignant growth on his right kidney, and we live in Bowen in Queensland. Should we travel to Brisbane for surgery or Townsville? Not sure if this is the kind of question you can answer. Thanking you.
Also, would he need a vascular surgeon on standby?
Also, would he need a vascular surgeon on standby?
Wed, 15 May 2013
surgery would be successful only if metastasis has nt taken place to other organs or lymph nodes...i think brisbane would be good for surgeryand yeah having a vascular surgeon would b good..consult a good oncologist because in case of malignant tumors a proper surgery with removal of the affected lymph nodes is much necessary...in case of metastasis doctor might consider chemotherapy after the surgery...hope for the best
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