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How Can Recurrent Cervical Cancer That Has Spread To Lymph Nodes Be Treated?

My mom has been diagnosed with Recurrent cervical cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes, causing severe lymph node obstruction and excessive swelling in the Upper Legs (around the thigh area). Her swelling is getting worse day by day, to an extent that she is unable to walk or even move while on bed. Is there any medicine to alleviate if not completely treat this welling?

Mon, 7 Jul 2014
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hi. the symptoms u elaborated indicates towards an advance disease. bulky lymph nodal disease rules out surgical treatment. at this position she should be offered palliative chemotherapy, so that bulk of disease can be reduced and symptoms decreased. the effect of chemotherapy will further guide us for the use of radiotherapy based on the CT scan findings also.
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How Can Recurrent Cervical Cancer That Has Spread To Lymph Nodes Be Treated?

hi. the symptoms u elaborated indicates towards an advance disease. bulky lymph nodal disease rules out surgical treatment. at this position she should be offered palliative chemotherapy, so that bulk of disease can be reduced and symptoms decreased. the effect of chemotherapy will further guide us for the use of radiotherapy based on the CT scan findings also.