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Suggest Remedy For Breast Cancer
I am having cancer in my right breast whih had not spread anywhere but only inthat breast.i AM PUT ON FEMARA TABS OF 2.5MG BY THE ONCOLOGIST TO REDUCE THE SIZE IF THE TUMOUR BEFORE DOING MASTECTOMY.i AM RESPONDING TO THE MEDICATION .hOW LONG HAVE I TO BE ON MEDICATION BEFORE THE SURGERY?iS THE COURSE OF TREATMENT OK?
Wed, 7 Jun 2017
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Hormonal therapy before surgery to reduce the size is not very frequently used. Rather chemotherapy is to be given if your age and conditions permit, but it is to be decided on individual basis. Have faith in your doctor.
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Dr. B.dinesh
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Hormonal therapy before surgery to reduce the size is not very frequently used. Rather chemotherapy is to be given if your age and conditions permit, but it is to be decided on individual basis. Have faith in your doctor.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. B.dinesh
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