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Spendul neoplasm
Hi. I had a lump in my esophageal. And I got operated via thoroxtomy process in 2015. Latter got a biopsy report as low risks cancer . As spendul neoplasm. Adivesed to take imati tab for life time .I was not comfortable taking the tab and stoped with 6 months . I feel I am fine now.should I consultant again. I lost trust in doctors .because of the advise
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Imatinib is given for CML or GIST type of neoplasm. Need not be taken lifelong in low risk cancer but need to review your report for further advise
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Repeat endoscopy if not done recently after the surgery..
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Would be helpful if biopsy report and recent reports are attached.
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Dr. Archana Prathipati
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Please meet a medical oncologist for discussion and decision..
Needs to see surgery details and histopathology report to comment up on..
Have u done any scans to confirm clinical remission..
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