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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
Expertise
I`m a doctor of medicine and a specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have long experience in diagnostics and treatment of breast tumours.
Experience in the area
I'm a Doctor of Medicine. Licensed/certified physician and surgeon and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation therapy in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and the European Union. 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. Now in private practice in Stockholm, Sweden.
I also answer questions about
Oncology (General Cancer),
General History,
Military History,
Brain Tumors,
Colon Cancer
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Samir | 11/21/09 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
| Amy | 11/17/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your help!! |
| Maxine | 11/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | I thank you and would like to ..... |
| Harry | 11/08/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| harry | 11/06/09 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.
2009-11-21 HAIR DYE ALLERGY & SENSITIZED?:
Well, thanks for the compliment! Sensitization means that by it you become allergic to some substance. It is a process that happens within the immune system of your body. If you are allergic to something
2009-11-18 Follow up - Estrogen & antioxidants:
Actually I do suggest that you wait with all antioxidant & vitamin therapy until your radiation therapy AND chemotherapy have been completely finished since they may interfere with these therapies! Yes
2009-11-17 concerns...?:
What you have is probably a fibrocystic breast condition based on your description. That is not dangerous. Mammography in very young women like you is often not conclusive, so if you want to be sure I
2009-11-13 breast mets:
Well it depends very much on WHERE these mets are. Not all mets are created equal. So some are more dangerous than others! That makes any comparison like this one very uncertain. A breast cancer with distant
2009-11-13 Hormone Therapy:
I believe that both your chemotherapy AND your radiation therapy as described ARE NECESSARY! I also believe that hormonal therapy in your case is a GOOD IDEA and NECESSARY! The harsh facts are that your
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