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Suggest Treatment For Lung Cancer
yes my grandmother 76 has been hospitilized for 2 weeks now, she has been in and out for years. She is diabetic, her sodium leveles(reason 4 hospitilization) are way too low organ failer is occuring and today they came back with test results Lung Cancer she has been useing o2 mask for years but for c.o.p she is on a fetorol patch and is being injected with delota? aswell as dibedic meds and more she is highly fevered as we text shaking uncontrolably all a while asleep what is her life expectancy and how would u treat any suggestions would be great
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Hi
Your grandmother is suffering from stage 4 lung cancer.
Aim of treatment during this stage is basic supportive care.
She needs to do blood culture and started on sensitive antibiotics for fever.
Average survival time is 3 to 6 months.
Regards
DR De
Your grandmother is suffering from stage 4 lung cancer.
Aim of treatment during this stage is basic supportive care.
She needs to do blood culture and started on sensitive antibiotics for fever.
Average survival time is 3 to 6 months.
Regards
DR De
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