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How Long Survival Is Possible With Gallbladder Cancer?

80 year old female. Diagnosed with gallbladder cancer that has spread. She was treated with chemo from feb 2010 to feb 2011. It was discontinued because it was "causing more harm to her than to the cancer." Her abdomen started to swell about a month ago. This week her feet and legs are huge. She seems to be getting senile very quickly this past 3 weeks. Her back hurts along with her 'tummy.' My question is this. When do I gather the family? Is there anyway for me to know how long it will be before the end?
Tue, 23 Jun 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Prognosis of gall bladder cancer depends on type and stage of cancer. General health factors and treatment also affect the prognosis. Of course chemotherapy hurts more then the disease at her age. So it is better not to take chemotherapy.
Prognosis is poor and life expectancy is not good.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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How Long Survival Is Possible With Gallbladder Cancer?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Prognosis of gall bladder cancer depends on type and stage of cancer. General health factors and treatment also affect the prognosis. Of course chemotherapy hurts more then the disease at her age. So it is better not to take chemotherapy. Prognosis is poor and life expectancy is not good. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.