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Is the treatment for my breast cancer correct?
Query: Hi doctor, My chief complaint is severe lower back pain and pain in upper thighs. My medical history is as follows. Carcinoma of the breast three years back, followed by surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy. I am on Tamoxifen for past 3 years, and now I am taking Arimidex. I have been suffering ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not have full information regarding the case from your query. What was the stage of the condition at the time of diagnosis? What chemotherapy was used? When did you start Arimidex? The conclusion I can make from the information which you have given is t... Read Full »
Can bone metastasis disappear after chemo treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, I had chemo treatment for stage 4 breast cancer with bone metastasis. I have attached the PET scan reports. My last bone scan does not show any abnormality. Does that mean cancer has gone away or has stopped growing? Would you say the amount of location is significant or normal for BC wit... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your Positron Emission Tomography PET scan report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If I was your oncologist, I would be very satisfied with the report. Bone metastasis cannot completely disappear after treatment. They become less prominent. As I ... Read Full »