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What Is The Treatment For Duodenal Cancer?
my grandfather is an 89 year old man, and was diagnose with duodenal cancer. At the hospital they placed a feeding tube to stomach since he is having difficulty swallowing. His cancer was found as a result of a stoke he had and further test that were done. He was basically sent home to die since at his age any surgery would be of great risk. What would you advise for family members to do in order to prolong his life time?
Mon, 4 May 2015
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
He has duodenal cancer. Surgery should not be done at age of 89. He can not tolerate chemotherapy or radiotherapy. So only symptomatic and palliative treatment is given. Despite of any treatment prognosis remains poor. So better not to treat. Sorry to say but it is fact.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
He has duodenal cancer. Surgery should not be done at age of 89. He can not tolerate chemotherapy or radiotherapy. So only symptomatic and palliative treatment is given. Despite of any treatment prognosis remains poor. So better not to treat. Sorry to say but it is fact.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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