Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. To help you, I would like to know the biopsy report in detail. The way you have described the treatment, I believe it is a case of high-grade glioma. Regarding the duration of tablet Temozolomide, in high-grade glioma, usually, twelve cycles are required. Specific molecular tests can help to make the above decision, such as the MGMT (methylguanine-DNA methyltransferase) promoter methylation test.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Multiple factors could lead to low sodium, such as poor nutrition, dehydration, side effects of earlier cancer treatment, comorbidities like high blood pressure and associated treatment, etc. Thus, it is possible that it is not related to the previous lymphoma. However, to narrow it down, I would like more details.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I have a couple of questions. First and foremost, any other blood tests done, called as tumor markers, similar to CA 125, like AFP, bHCG, inhibin, estrogen? Based on the details provided, she may require chemotherapy because of large size and possibly high mitotic index (though not mentioned in the report). Usually, the chemotherapy is given every three weeks to be started 4 to 6 weeks from the date of surgery. In this type of cancer, CA 125 is normal.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Looking at this report, the suspicious finding needs to be evaluated further (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You need to do the following things. Consult a breast surgeon or an oncologist, who takes a complete history, such as when these symptoms started, any family history, etc. He or she examines this and gives his or her point of view.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry for your predicament. It is indeed difficult time due to pandemic. Ideally there should not be any gaps in the treatment, since gap results in increased chances of disease recurrence. I would advise to continue the treatment, however considering the pandemic, the decision to continue radiation is associated with accepting the risk of developing infection, with you having diabetes mellitus and hypertension, you are at a higher risk from getting infected.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Mass of 3.1*3.9 inches will most likely be cancerous. If I were your treating doctor, I would first evaluate in detail the extent of the disease, with the help of examination, chest X-ray, ultrasound of the abdomen.
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