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How do you tell your elderly mother that she has stage IV cancer?

Asked by Karenwork  |  Aug 25, 2010

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She had a small bout of cancer 2 yrs ago, and sunk into deep depression

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PirateGal

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Aug 27, 2010

Well it would be best to have a doctor tell her with you sitting with them. The doctor can explain what Stage 4 is. My father had Stage 4 melanoma. It was not long until he was gone only a month. It would be best to try to plan things or medications that might still work. The doctor would know if there is any treatments that could be still tried. I don't know it's a tough one. You know your mother and if the doctor has given some inclination of time left or medical treatment it would all depend on all of this together.

 
 

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