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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
Expertise
I`m a doctor of medicine and specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have a long time experience of these tumours.
Experience in the area
I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy, educated and trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps. You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 . I have no restrictions on the number of questions there. I also answer questions about Oncology (General Cancer), General History, Military History, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer.
Education/Credentials
Doctor of medicine, specialist in medical oncology & radiation therapy.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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Recent Answers from Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
2012-05-18 Anaplastic Astrocytoma, Grade 3:
I'm sorry to read about her & your problems! A grade 3 anaplastic astrocytoma belongs to the bad grades of such tumors (grades 3 & 4 where 4 is the worst). All sorts of bad things can happen in and around
2012-05-13 curious about brain cancer after breast cancer:
Well without an examination it is impossible to be sure and you will probably continue to worry if you are not sure. So I can only see one solution and that is that you DEMAND an MRI scan of your skull/brain!
2012-05-11 Brain Tumor/Breast Cancer / Cancer in the Spinal Fluid:
There are at least 2 possibilities here. 1. Her brain tumor is associated with her breast cancer. If so what she now has is a stage 4 breast cancer that has spread to her brain and spinal fluid. Such a
2012-04-26 grade 4 brain tumour:
If this is a grade 4 malignant brain tumour her decline will happen over a period of around 1 to 2 years. It will end by her passing away. Over time she will be more and more confused and her abilities
2012-04-22 Brain Tumor Effected on Eyes Again After Surgery & Radiotherapy:
Diabetes may harm his eyes. But here it is more probable unfortunately that it is his brain tumour that is coming back. Most malignant brain tumours do have a very bad prognosis in spite of all treatment
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