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Can Surgery Cure Giant Cell Tumor On Thumb With History Of Having Breast Cancer?
I m a 63 y.o female, recently diagnosed with giant cell tumor on my thumb. I have a history of breast cancer 41/2 years ago, stage 1. The orthopedist says the GCT is benign but has only done X-rays. Can this be diagnosed accurately without a biopsy and can you describe recovery from this surgery? Best case scenario?e
Fri, 20 Mar 2015
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have history of breast cancer. You have giant cell tumour on thumb. So most probably it is giant cell tumour of tendon sheth. You should go for excision biopsy. Wife excision is the treatment of choice for this tumour. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have history of breast cancer. You have giant cell tumour on thumb. So most probably it is giant cell tumour of tendon sheth. You should go for excision biopsy. Wife excision is the treatment of choice for this tumour. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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