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Suggest Treatment For Positive Sentinel Nodes
Should I do a full axilla dissection if I have 2 positive sentinel nodes with extra nodal extension even though I am doing radiation Also I had the oncotype Dx test for women with positive nodes and who are oestrogen positive 100 percent and I scored ten , should I do chemo or not . I am 37 years old btw
Tue, 31 Dec 2019
Hello,
Full axillary dissection is required in the case of positive nodes. Consult a breast surgeon or an Onco surgeon and he will direct you accordingly. Additional chemotherapy is also needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Full axillary dissection is required in the case of positive nodes. Consult a breast surgeon or an Onco surgeon and he will direct you accordingly. Additional chemotherapy is also needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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