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What Is The Prognosis For A PET CT Scan Showing Carcinoma Of Right Breast With Ipsilateral Axillary Nodal Metastases?

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Posted on Tue, 29 Mar 2022
Question: My wife had PET CT scan, findings are suggestive of carcinoma of right breast with ipsilateral axillary nodal metastases. Breast lump was 2.4 x 5.4 cm.

We are consulting a doctor for above shortly.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
A biopsy is required

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

A biopsy is required to confirm the diagnosis of cancer and after that definite treatment can be planned.

This will be in the form of chemotherapy followed by surgery and radiation therapy.

Feel free to ask further questions.
Thanks and regards
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What Is The Prognosis For A PET CT Scan Showing Carcinoma Of Right Breast With Ipsilateral Axillary Nodal Metastases?

Brief Answer: A biopsy is required Detailed Answer: Hi, A biopsy is required to confirm the diagnosis of cancer and after that definite treatment can be planned. This will be in the form of chemotherapy followed by surgery and radiation therapy. Feel free to ask further questions. Thanks and regards