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Should One More Chemotherapy Also Be Completed?
My 68 year old brother has been diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. A tumor has also been found in his lower back. He has undergone 2 chemo treatments ( he is very sick for 2 weeks afterwards) and 8 radiation treatments for the tumor in his back. His oncologist wants him to have 1 more chemo, but he is incapacitated and wants to discontinue. His prognosis was 3 to 7 months. With such a short time to enjoy friends and family what do you think h should do?
Thu, 18 Dec 2014
Hi
I would advise basic supportive care for him.
As he is not tolerating chemotherapy you must arrange for a home based oxygen cyclinder.
Regards
DR DE
I would advise basic supportive care for him.
As he is not tolerating chemotherapy you must arrange for a home based oxygen cyclinder.
Regards
DR DE
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