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Is Pain That Occurs During 5 Weeks Of Chemotherapy For Colon Cancer Be Withstood By An Elderly Man?
Question: hello doctor my dad who is 74, is diagnosed with COLON cancer, 4th stage. and I consulted famous doctors in big hospitals and they all suggested the same treatment which is.... 1. radiation for 5 weeks 2. chemotherapy for 6 months 3. and then surgery. the problem is, my dad is 74 yrs old, can he take that pain. ??? plz advise me what to do ?? Thanks in advance.
Brief Answer:
You can get him treated
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can start treatment, If all his parameters like Vitamin levels and blood reports are normal he should not be suffering much. In this case, always his treating doctor is the best to take a decision on.
In any age, the pain of chemotherapy and radiotherapy will be there. But it always has to be judged with his current situation, where this is the only treatment option available.
Any issue do follow up. Take care.
Regards
You can get him treated
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can start treatment, If all his parameters like Vitamin levels and blood reports are normal he should not be suffering much. In this case, always his treating doctor is the best to take a decision on.
In any age, the pain of chemotherapy and radiotherapy will be there. But it always has to be judged with his current situation, where this is the only treatment option available.
Any issue do follow up. Take care.
Regards
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