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Will Removal Of Testicle Lead To Better Prognosis For Survival In Case Of CML?
my dad has cml and which has been treated with imatinib. He now has a swollen testical linked to the cml. if he has the testical removed under general which is a risk as he has diabetes and cvd and kidney failure, will the prognosis for his survival be good
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. If his tesicles are affected by cml then he should remove it. Surgery is required for better prognosis.
Consult your doctor and plan accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. If his tesicles are affected by cml then he should remove it. Surgery is required for better prognosis.
Consult your doctor and plan accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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