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Being Treated For Liver Mets, Missed Chemo And Started Avastin. Elevated Bilirubin, Doesn T Want To Hospice. Any Opinions ?
My mom is being treated for liver mets, primary was small bowel CA. DIAGNOSED ANFTER HAVING AN OBSTRUCTION AND CHRONS for 30 years. Treated for liver mets and after 4 rounds had no evidence of disease. Was back in the hospital with GI issues, missed 3 rounds of chemo and liver mets are back...started new regimen Avastin and something that started with an I. Blood work thrown off and has an elevated bilirubin. Doc said to call hospice and doesn't want to treat her anymore. She was jaundice and it looks like it's actually going away. Perfect health, feels great. Do I get another opinion? Thank you so much.
Mon, 19 Aug 2013
hello thanks forposing your worryon our forum.
she actually would need continue follow up by the doctor.
i think the disease is really advanced and she simply need to keep respecting the instructions given by the doctor. thanks
she actually would need continue follow up by the doctor.
i think the disease is really advanced and she simply need to keep respecting the instructions given by the doctor. thanks
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