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I would not proceed, she has a very serious disease of both the mind and the body.

Lewy Body is one of the worst, why torture the poor woman any more than necessary?

I think I would look for a new doctor, I cannot believe that one would recommend this.

Today it is all about money, no longer what is best for the patient.

Sending support your way!
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Sounds like the time to stop the mammograms is now. If she had cancer with dementia would you put her through chemo again? If the answer is no then there is no point in putting her through the screenings.

We are conditioned to want to fight and do everything we can to stop death but in cases like your MILs she is never going to get better. If she lives long enough she will eventually lose the ability to swallow.

Shame on the doctor who is advising you to take her in for a mammogram knowing her condition.
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