Can a general surgeon perform laparoscopic surgery for breast cancer or should I see an oncologist directly which option is safer for treatment

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I'm trying to understand more about Zofer. Could you help me figure out what the exact price is for a 200mg dose? I'm a bit unsure and just want to make sure I'm getting it right.

Zofer contains Ondansetron,it prevents vomitings,and its dose available is 4mg and 8mg,200mg is not available

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My mom had a chest CT, and they found an enlarged left supraclavicular lymph node compared to last year's scanit went from 1.07 cm to 1.30 cm. I'm a bit worried and want to understand more about what this means. What steps should we take next, like any further tests or actions?

since there is increase in size of supraclavicular lymphnode, consult a gastroenterologist as soon as possible

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I'm really worried because I've got this lump in my left armpit, and it's almost as big as half a table tennis ball. It's really painful, with sharp stabbing sensations. Plus, my left breast hurts a lot too, from the nipple to somewhere inside, with sharp electrical pains and then other times, it's a continuous dull ache that sticks around for hours. Which type of doctor should I see for this? And do you have any idea what kind of tests I might need?

it might be an abscess, consult a surgeon

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