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hi everyone, need some input

brodielad
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Hello, my mother inlaw who is 84 has finished her radiation for a 6cm tumor , the drs are not really telling us what to expect, they have told us that the tumor has not shrunk as much as expected so they order a boost of 8 additional treatments , shes had 26 already,now what i,m wondering will they remove the cancer or wait and see, they will not give her chemo of that we have been told, i feel like we are in no mans land with no direction, her health is not very good as shes weak,and i,m thinking we are all in for a rough road here any input is appreciated thanx

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hopeandprayers

I think it is wonderful that you care so much for your mother-in-law.

My tumor was small enough that it was removed by hysterectomy. I did radiation and chemotherapy. I had 28 ext. treatments, the last three were considered the boost. They target the exact location of the tumor and destroy any remaining cancer that may be in that location. Is your mother-in-law doing any internal radiation treatments? Also, why not chemotherapy? What type of cancer does/did she have?

Best wishes to your family during this difficult time.

brodielad

Hi she has stage 4 type b cervical cancer , they will not give her chemo because of her age , and i do not believe she would be strong enough for it anyway, it seems like it should be removed , but theres been no mention of it ,as for internal treatment it was mentioned at the start maybe they will go that way, i just wish they would trust us and tell what they really think thank you ,, phillip

bmood

I am so sorry to hear that your mother-in-law is having to go through all this. Cancer is a devastating disease that affects the whole family. I was wondering if your mother-in-law's heart could stand surgery. Me, I'd want "it" out if possible. Just the thought of cancer growing in my body is un-nerving. I think you should have a one-on-one with her doctor and get some clear answers. Then trust the good Lord to lead you in the right decisions.

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