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My mother observed a lump in her right breast. What is the cause?
Query: Hi doctor, My mother observed a lump in her right breast before two months ago. The doctor advised for full abdomen USG, mammography, and FNAC. The results showed duct cell carcinoma (NST) with a lesion measuring 0.47 x 0.59 inch. Surgical Oncologist has advised for surgical removal of a tumor (BCS ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The current treatment for the early breast cancer is breast conservation surgery and sentinel lymph node (axillary node) sampling. Please find out what modality is being planned to address the axilla as not all patients need axillary clearance. After breast conservation s... Read Full »
Will breast cancer need chemotherapy even after the complete excision of the lump?
Query: Hi doctor, I felt the lump seven months back but did the test four months ago and had the surgery three months ago. I have been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and had an excisional biopsy procedure where the tumor, safety margin, and three lymph nodes have been dissected. My doctor told m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and attachments (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Being an oncologist involved in the care of breast cancer patients, I can understand your concerns. Based on the query, I can gather few things: 1) You are 29, w... Read Full »