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I'm scheduled for a prophylactic mastectomy wit immediate reconstruction and I have two dates to pick, either January 17 or February 26. I was not diagnosed with breast cancer but I got a a BIRADS 3 last time I had a mammogram (4 months ago). If, hypothetically, there is a small tumor would it make a substantial difference in having a mastectomy in

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My mother has done mastectomy surgery in last week.. I want advise for further treatments if required.. I am attaching the histology and ER PR HER2 report.. Please do the needful

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My mother had went through mastectomy. Doctor suggested hormone therapy tamodex 20 for further treatment.which type of tests required for follow up testing.i have attached her biopsy report

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Your patient was operated in October. Did you not take any further treatment till now? Have you undergone any molecular testing like Oncotype DX or Endopredict? Please share reports if you have. ... Read More

Hi. I just want to ask about someting. I had my mastectomy last June 2016 in my right breast. The stitches are healed already but I still experience some pain in the operated part from time to time. I just want to know if I could have intensive workout which include planking/lifting at this point(after 1yr and 7months surgery)? Is this possible for

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Please It is common in post mastectomy patients Take Arnica montana 200CH 5 drops in 50 ml water once a day for 15 days Homeopathic medicine Reconsult after 15 days Continue your workout ... Read More

My mother has gone through mastectomy three month back.Her biopsy report was her2 negative Pr positive Er positive Her oncologist suggest hormone therapy.and test after three months. What kind of tests required in follow up. Please help

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Please shed some light on the importance of preventive mastectomy in cases of strong family history of Breast Cancer . If a person does not want to go for a preventive removal, how often should one get checked? What all tests or precautions would you suggest?

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I have a 1.73 mm discrepancy of the mandilla and mandibular. Do i need to get an expander or extractions will help? How much does expander for adults cost?

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Hie.. Purpose for both the things are different Expander will help in expanding the maxilla..following tooth movement.. Exatraction will create the space for tooth movement in the desired position.. ... Read More

Recently my sister was diagnosed with angiosarcoma in her right breast. Doctors after careful scanning of her entire body recommended Mastectomy is the best option, now her entire right breast has been removed completely. Doctors suggested Radiotherapy before they start the breast reconstruction process. Is it necessary to undergo Radiotherapy even

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Post operative radio therapy indication for sarcomas depends on many factors like , margin status , closest margin , grade of tumor , and potential for a surgical treatment of recurrence occur etc. In ... Read More

Chest size expanding is expanding uncessary so which doctor should I should consider kindly suggest doctor

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Homeopathic medications have a wide range of use in treatment and prevention of gynecomastia. Remedies are safe and extremely effective in balancing your systemic functioning of the body. As we know h ... Read More

Does scar expand after healing, i got stitches on my head because of accident , i have feeling that little scar is exapanded ..i want to know that scar expands or its just a feeling of mine.

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Greetings. There can be few medical conditions associated with such presentation and should be ruled out by meeting a Dermatologist. The information provided is limited. A thorough history and clinic ... Read More

Hi, my uterus wall is getting bigger and according to reports uterus is getting expand and its paining as well. What is the treatment for this

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Underwent 4 PME and treatment is about to over. Should I get a palate expander/DNA appliance? Can anyone in nagpur or nearby cities provide it?

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Actually at your age it won't be highly helpful. ... Read More

My lower jaw is not aligned with upper jaw and I may require mandibular expander for correction. Please help me to connect with orthodontist in Agra or in nearby cities that uses expander treatment for their patient. I already visited 4-5 orthodontist in agra but 2 out of them claim that expander uses for only upper jaw and not for lower jaw (is it

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Follow instructions of your orthodontist. Doctor will examine and decide what is best for you ... Read More

I had 4 teeth taken out due a bad braces treatment and that made my arches small. I'm looking for expansion and a wider fuller smile. I'm wondering if I non surgical palate expander will work for me now that I'm 19 ie an adult?

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Palatal expanders work well in the growth spurt period. U can still use but the result will be not that markable ... Read More

Hi Doctors, Is nasal turbinate shrink and expands in the same day with in a gap of hours.. nasal turbinate shrink and expands in the same day with in a gap of hours..? I was on steroids for 7 days.and did nasal endoscopy due to black fungus scare 3 weeks before and it was normal . Recovered from covid a month before. From every now and then,I keep

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Hello..the turbinate that you can visualise is your inferior which has a very rich blood supply..It is responsive to any stimulus like cool air or exposure to dust which may cause it to expand or incr ... Read More

My son is 2.7 years old , sometime when he poop hard he gets bubble like skin small expands and shrink after he finish pooping. What can be done for this ?

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Need examination so it's better to consult 8n person to your Pediatrician ... Read More

At the night time sore throt problem ,stomoch expand problem ,gastric problem, kabjiat problem ,smoking habit when i smoke problem increase..

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My mother has gone through mastectomy I attached her biopsy report.right now hormone therapy is going on.after three month what kind of tests required in follow up

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It's an early stage cancer. She will require every 3 monthly examination by the Oncologist team. She will require serum alkaline phosphate test. It depends on what hormonal tablet prescribed. Yearly o ... Read More

Hey Can I expand my lower jaw at age 21 with jaw expander??what is the cost ??? braces cost in india

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Hello sir, expanding your jaw at the age of 21 is possible but it depends on what type of expander your gonna get and the cost varies according to that. The braces cost also depends on what type of br ... Read More

Why do I feel chest pain from my right side of chest when I try to expand my chest? Also I have some neck and back problems. Is it occurring due to pain and dysfunction in neck /back or anything else?

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Hi I'm Chest Physician,I would like to know more about your problem. ... Read More

My daughter is 4 years age. She had got stomach, thighs and eye brows expanded. What can be the reason?

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Please get her checked as soon as possible..its probably edema that you are talking about and she may may need to be treated ... Read More

While peeing my son pennis nurve expanding largely.. Would like to know what kind of problem it is

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Mostly a phimosis may be there.. please consult a urologist for examination and treatment.. ... Read More

Hello Doctor, Am Kumar from Chennai 42 years. My penis's foreskin is not expanding much. some how able to manage sex life with condoms but without condoms, I feel painful and so ejaculating sooner due to pain. Plz suggest how can I get it rectified. is any surgery preferable and will it work out at this age? Thank you!

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Phymosis is probably the condition. Get surgical correction. ... Read More

My body is not expanding after eating nutritious food and my body is thin and not getting a muscular body. I want a muscular body

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With correct food you also need weight training ... Read More

My upper lips have become very large and its looks very bad. It had expanded very much. Is there any method rather than medical treatment or surgery to restore its size again.please help me out

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Consult plastic surgeon ... Read More

My bone is not expanding since 5 to 6 years by this i look very thin please give me some best suggestions to grow and expand my bones. And also when i played cricket in gaping my all joints are in very haard pain and i can't lift any heavy things. Give me best ideas to overcome from these two pains.

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IF u think ur bones are thick n weak ,u should consult a endocrinologist,he/she will suggest u some blood test, for pain u need to consult a orthopaedic or a physio for ur better assessment , to know ... Read More

My age is 26yrs, weight 5.3'. Dont what happened, my stomach is started expanding like anything. Now I am looking as pregnant. What should i do to get flat stomach.

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It is it a good sign we will have to find out first and get an accurate diagnosis. You will require a gastro consult. Please kindly get in touch with us World Gastroenterology Institute www.wgi.ooo a ... Read More

My eye damaged in a incident. caused traumatic medriasis .pupil expanded. past 8 days i am facing blur eye.

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You should consult L V PD Eye Institute Hyderabad because in blunt injury leading to traumatic mydriasis may also cause raised intraocular pressure & changes in macula causing diminition of vision ... Read More

Under my right arm skin, near to right leg knee skin, under head skin it seems that part of nerve get expanded and looks like a guilty type.

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My hairs at a particular spot, on back of the head, vanished and the skin at that place looks clear plain. The spot of hair loss is expanding and hairs are vanishing from adjoining boundary region thereby increasing the clear area.

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Thanks for the query. This is a common condition, and probably indicates a disturbed immune system. You may be having a condition called alopecia areata, if there are well defined patches of hair loss ... Read More

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