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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.
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Recent Answers from Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
2012-02-12 Anaplastic Meningioma Grade 3:
That may be right based on her pathology report - which I have not seen. It is anyway quite possible unfortunately. You can also reach me at: http://www.liveperson.com/professional/expert-profile
2012-02-11 Anaplastic Meningioma Grade 3:
If it indeed is a malignant anaplastic meningioma (and since it has been removed and probably has been studied by pathologists that should be known with certainty) it is not as easy and simple as with
2012-02-10 Metastatic Brain Cancer:
Unfortunately you are correct. The fact that her primary cancer has not been found can hardly be described as good news since it still must exist somewhere given her MRI scan (with this number of lesions
2012-02-08 tectal gliomas:
With that location that is actually the only possible treatment plan. Do you know the GRADE of her glioma? Without that it is hard to evaluate her prognosis. You can also reach me at: http://www.liveperson
2012-02-07 PAIN AT A POINT ON HEAD:
Without an examination there is not much I can do. So I strongly suggest that you let a doctor, preferably a neurologist, check you. Whatever it is, your symptoms are not those of a brain tumour! Good
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