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What Is The Life Expectancy In A Terminal Stage Lymphoma Patient?
My mum was diagnosed with lymphoma 5 years ago and then about two months ago she was told it had returned and it was terminal. SHe has all the swelling back in her groin, stomach and also been told it has spread to her spine and ber back. Her feet are so swollen that she can hardly get her shoes on and she is in terrible pain all the time. She has trouble with her breathing and is always tired. We asked the doctor how long she has left and he told her weeks? Not sure if this was right as that was a month ago? help
Mon, 25 May 2015
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Lymphoma is having very notorious prognosis and spread.
They are highly chemo and radio sensitive.
So in my opinion, you should first consult good oncologist and start chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
If she is improving then it is good.
But if she is not improving then she is having life expectancy of less than 6 months.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wishing good health to your mother.
Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Lymphoma is having very notorious prognosis and spread.
They are highly chemo and radio sensitive.
So in my opinion, you should first consult good oncologist and start chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
If she is improving then it is good.
But if she is not improving then she is having life expectancy of less than 6 months.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wishing good health to your mother.
Thanks.
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