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Question: A 66 year old man who has a malignant tumor in his stomach that they claim cannot be operated on because the tumor has broken into tiny
Particules which are
almost invisible to a
Microscope.
He has had 9 sessions of Chemotherapy and was diagnosed 13
Months ago it is wasting away his body, his hearing and appetite are almost nil.
He is extremely weak and has a swollen stomach and ankles..
He has lost
more than half his body weight.
Is there anything that can be done for this otherwise charming man who is extremely clever.
Optional Information:
Person's Gender: Male
Person's Age: 67
Have you seen a Doctor about this?: Yes
If yes, what was the diagnosis and the treatments or procedures performed?: A 67 year old man who has a malignant tumor in his stomach that they claim cannot be operated on because the tumor has broken into tiny Particules which are almost invisible to a Microscope. He has had 9 sessions of Chemotherapy and was diagnosed 13 Months ago it is wasting away his body, his hearing and appetite are almost nil. He is extremely weak and has a swollen stomach and ankles.. He has lost more than half his body weight. Is there anything that can be done for this otherwise charming man who is extremely clever.
PS: The doctor's diagnosis is Mesothelioma Peritonouns.
What can be done for him?
Particules which are
almost invisible to a
Microscope.
He has had 9 sessions of Chemotherapy and was diagnosed 13
Months ago it is wasting away his body, his hearing and appetite are almost nil.
He is extremely weak and has a swollen stomach and ankles..
He has lost
more than half his body weight.
Is there anything that can be done for this otherwise charming man who is extremely clever.
Optional Information:
Person's Gender: Male
Person's Age: 67
Have you seen a Doctor about this?: Yes
If yes, what was the diagnosis and the treatments or procedures performed?: A 67 year old man who has a malignant tumor in his stomach that they claim cannot be operated on because the tumor has broken into tiny Particules which are almost invisible to a Microscope. He has had 9 sessions of Chemotherapy and was diagnosed 13 Months ago it is wasting away his body, his hearing and appetite are almost nil. He is extremely weak and has a swollen stomach and ankles.. He has lost more than half his body weight. Is there anything that can be done for this otherwise charming man who is extremely clever.
PS: The doctor's diagnosis is Mesothelioma Peritonouns.
What can be done for him?
Brief answer....only chemotherapy and nursing
Detailed answer....
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern for your friend.
I really feel extremely sorry to state that there is nothing else other than chemotherapy can be done for this condition as part of treatment,since it is an advanced stage.
Loss of weight and appetite are hall marks of this disease.
Peritoneal mesothelioma is caused by asbestos and is one of the rarest type of malignancy. It has a very poor prognosis and only 40% people survive beyond one year.
This survival rate falls further to 20% in second year and just 8 % after three years.
Very frankly speaking only nursing and chemotherapy is left for him.
I am sorry to state that nothing concrete can be done now.
Best of luck to him.
You are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Thanks
Detailed answer....
Hello,
Thanks for the query.
I have read your query and understand your concern for your friend.
I really feel extremely sorry to state that there is nothing else other than chemotherapy can be done for this condition as part of treatment,since it is an advanced stage.
Loss of weight and appetite are hall marks of this disease.
Peritoneal mesothelioma is caused by asbestos and is one of the rarest type of malignancy. It has a very poor prognosis and only 40% people survive beyond one year.
This survival rate falls further to 20% in second year and just 8 % after three years.
Very frankly speaking only nursing and chemotherapy is left for him.
I am sorry to state that nothing concrete can be done now.
Best of luck to him.
You are most welcome to revert to me for any further query.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
what about proton therapy?
Hello,
Proton therapy can be tried although there is not much available data regarding its effect because it has not undergone an extensive or rigorous study,the way a cancer treatment should have undergone.
Moreover it is very expensive also.
You may discuss about it with the treating doctor and seek his opinion.
Thanks
Proton therapy can be tried although there is not much available data regarding its effect because it has not undergone an extensive or rigorous study,the way a cancer treatment should have undergone.
Moreover it is very expensive also.
You may discuss about it with the treating doctor and seek his opinion.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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