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How To Treat Stage 4 Lung Cancer Spreading Into Kidney And Liver?

Hi, My mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer in jan this year after 4 year remission of stage 3 breast cancer. The cancer has now spread to her bones(legs), kidney and liver. Doctors are no longer giving her chemo as they say her system to low. I spoke to her today she says her lungs are dried out and her stomach is very swollen and feels like there is something wrong. What could this mean
Thu, 7 May 2020
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Hello,

As per my clinical experience, the stage 4 lung cancer with spread to bones, kidney and liver do need only and only palliative care as there is no cure of this.

My guidelines at present

- quality of life is more important at this stage
- pain relief with max doses of opioids
- Ryles tube feeding if problem in oral intake
- supportive multi vitamin and minerals to fulfil the deficiencies
- salt and water restriction as per the kidney issues
- home nursing care to avoid bed sore development
- assisted physiotherapy of chest to preserve some level of pulmonary function.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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How To Treat Stage 4 Lung Cancer Spreading Into Kidney And Liver?

Hello, As per my clinical experience, the stage 4 lung cancer with spread to bones, kidney and liver do need only and only palliative care as there is no cure of this. My guidelines at present - quality of life is more important at this stage - pain relief with max doses of opioids - Ryles tube feeding if problem in oral intake - supportive multi vitamin and minerals to fulfil the deficiencies - salt and water restriction as per the kidney issues - home nursing care to avoid bed sore development - assisted physiotherapy of chest to preserve some level of pulmonary function. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel