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Can Chemotherapy For Breast Cancer Have Affected The Immune System?
about 20 years ago I went through breast cancer, mastectomy, reconstruction and chemo, and have had a very low thyroid for the past 24 years. I believe that the chemo treatment severely affected my immune system. I have developed a couple of treatable skin conditions, the specialists mentioned that the conditions were immune system related. Now I seem to be developing rheumatoid arthritis in the knees and other joins, and get an occasional painful sensation similar to an electric shock in the knee area. I am not sure what specialist I should consult.
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Thu, 25 Sep 2014
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So far you have two specialists to approach:
1. Oncologist
2. Rheumatologist
The oncologist will answer and direct you as far as cancer is concerned the recurrence treatability and do tests to confirm complete cure or presence of recurrence. The Rheumatologist will confirm the presence of joint disease.Tests to do: Ct scan, chest. abdomen/pelvis Rheumatoid factor full hemogram.
Treatment:
Analgesics - panadal. brufen will do to releive the pain as you wait to consult.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mutuma Geoffrey Zambezi
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