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Diagnosed Cancer In Advanced Stage Near Gallbladder Along With Severe Jaundice. Surgery Required?
My brother in law was having Jaundice since 1st of May,2013. Nows the colour of white portion of his eyes and also the colour of whole body has become yellow. He has been diagnosed Cancer in advanced stage near his Gal Bladdar.
Please let me know whether we should go for surgery for removal of cancer or what are the alternatives. The scanned copies of his Investigation Reports are being attached.
Please let me know whether we should go for surgery for removal of cancer or what are the alternatives. The scanned copies of his Investigation Reports are being attached.
Thu, 6 Jun 2013
Hi,
Sorry to hear about the condition. Gall bladder at such advanced stage is not curable. No radical surgery is possible at all. The jaundice is due to obstruction of biliary drainage. The only thing can be done is to drain by stenting or other procedures. Consult an oncosurgeon.
Sorry to hear about the condition. Gall bladder at such advanced stage is not curable. No radical surgery is possible at all. The jaundice is due to obstruction of biliary drainage. The only thing can be done is to drain by stenting or other procedures. Consult an oncosurgeon.
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