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My mother (85) has moderate dementia and ovarian cancer. Doctor is recommending chemotherapy. Anyone have experience with this?
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Terri01Girl
Answered Jul 2021
Dad (93) was recently diagnosed with Stage 4a adenocarcinoma of the Lung. Chemo/Radiation suggested. How do we make this decision?
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Tothill
Answered Jun 2021
Coping with choosing death...
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EmotionallyNumb
Answered Feb 2021
Elderly Mom has cancer. Any advice on treatment options?
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Llamalover47
Replied Sep 2022
Is chemotherapy okay for those with early signs of dementia and severe depression?
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skipperinos
Replied Jan 2019
I'm 77 and have been legally separated from my husband for two years. Is it wrong to move forward with the divorce?
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Firstof5
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At what point is someone considered as not being able to take care of themselves?
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BurntCaregiver
Answered Feb 2022
70 yr old LO diagnosed with breast cancer, no dementia, and refuses to have surgery or chemo. What are her options?
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RedVanAnnie
Replied Nov 2020
What if a patient doesn’t cooperate in rehab?
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worriedinCali
Replied Feb 2019
Stage 4 Oral Cancer on top of Alzheimer's -Should we do surgery, chemo/radiation, or nothing?
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SimplifyLife
Replied May 2019
How to deal with a moaning father aged 72?
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bevthegreat
Answered Sep 2020
I’m dealing with a new issue with my Mom. She has stage four lung cancer.
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Southernwaver
Answered Apr 10, 2024
Mom (90) has Primary Peritoneal Cancer. Family torn re: chemo. She had one round by her choice and got very sick so she stopped. Advice?
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NeedHelpWithMom
Replied Feb 2021
My family has moved in with my Mom. What's next?
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Beatty
Answered Dec 2021
How best to offer support for cancer diagnosis?
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GardenArtist
Answered Nov 2020
How can chemotherapy affect someone who is over 85 years old?
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MaryKathleen
Answered Sep 2017
98-year-old just diagnosed with superficial basal cell carcinoma. Any advice?
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Jbkrek
Answered Jan 2019
Does all chemo cause hair loss?
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staceyb
Answered Mar 2019
Has anyone experienced a loved one having breast cancer that metastasized to the lung and refused treatment?
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MargaretMcKen
Answered Aug 2018
My wife who has had Dementia for about 7 years is now dying from stomach cancer. This is tough to deal with. Any suggestions?
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Grandma1954
Answered Dec 2020
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