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Is It Safe To Proceed With Bilateral Reduction Mammoplasty After Treated Cancer?
Three days ago I had a lithium level of .75 (15 years use). I have a post-cancer bilateral reduction mammoplasty scheduled for 3 days from now. Is it safe to proceed with the surgery, given the lithium reading?
I am a 55 year old female, 5'7" tall, 170 lbs, non smoker, non drinker. I have bipolar disorder and OCD. I was treated from March 2010 to May 2011 for breast cancer (chemotherapy and radiation) and am on 5 years of hormone therapy.I would appreciate your advice. I REALLY want this surgery.
Thank you. Dr. Elaine Chapelle YYYY@YYYY
I am a 55 year old female, 5'7" tall, 170 lbs, non smoker, non drinker. I have bipolar disorder and OCD. I was treated from March 2010 to May 2011 for breast cancer (chemotherapy and radiation) and am on 5 years of hormone therapy.I would appreciate your advice. I REALLY want this surgery.
Thank you. Dr. Elaine Chapelle YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 28 Sep 2018
Hi,
Yes, you can proceed with surgery. There is no concern regarding lithium levels.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Deepak Sundriyal,
Oncologist
Yes, you can proceed with surgery. There is no concern regarding lithium levels.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Deepak Sundriyal,
Oncologist
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