Coping with Terminal Cancer: Effective Treatments and Support for Families
Terminal cancer I'm sorry to hear about your mother's condition. It's important to consult with her healthcare team to discuss her specific situation and the best course of action. Palliative care may be beneficial to manage symptoms and improve her quality of life...
Dr. Fan Sheng Reply:
Shan: If cancer has not been treated yet, even in its advanced stages, treatment can still help alleviate symptoms and extend life. However, it is essential to consult medical experts and not to fall for alternative remedies, unconventional therapies, or dietary treatments, as th...[Read More] Coping with Terminal Cancer: Effective Treatments and Support for Families
Treatment Options for Lymphoma in Patients with Metastatic Cancer
Lymphoma My mother-in-law has a history of colorectal cancer and vaginal cancer, which has now metastasized to lymph node cancer located in the lower abdomen and the lymph nodes near the blood vessels behind the intestines. Due to the proximity of the cancer to the kidneys, she i...
Dr. Chen Sirong Reply:
Hello: 1. The reasons for being unable to undergo radiation therapy may include: 1. Poor physical condition. 2. The extent of the disease is too large. However, if the issue is merely proximity to the kidneys, advanced techniques such as Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMR...[Read More] Treatment Options for Lymphoma in Patients with Metastatic Cancer
Understanding Stage 3B Lung Cancer: Treatment Options and Patient Care
Please ask questions related to "lung cancer." Is stage 3B lung cancer, which has metastasized to the bones after radiation therapy, considered terminal? The patient originally had mild asthma, a history of tuberculosis (now cured), peptic ulcer disease, elevated blood ...
Dr. Lin Zongzhe Reply:
Hello: 1. Metastasis to the bones indicates stage IV disease. 2. In addition to chemotherapy, supportive therapies, such as pain management and nutritional supplementation, are also very important for patients. 3. It is advisable to increase fluid intake, and a physician may pres...[Read More] Understanding Stage 3B Lung Cancer: Treatment Options and Patient Care
Supporting Terminally Ill Patients: Guidance for Families and Caregivers
How to accompany terminally ill patients and address related concerns? Thank you? Dear doctors: My mother, who is 75 years old, has been diagnosed with stage 3-4 kidney cancer and is currently hospitalized. I would like to ask: 1. How should family members accompany her, and when...
Dr. Zeng Yuhua Reply:
Hello! For terminal cancer patients who have undergone aggressive treatment without success and continue to experience symptoms, after thorough communication and assessment, they may enter a palliative care unit for supportive treatment. Once symptoms are alleviated, patients can...[Read More] Supporting Terminally Ill Patients: Guidance for Families and Caregivers
Understanding Chemotherapy Options for Stage IV Lung Cancer Patients
About chemotherapy? Hello Dr. Yang, my father was hospitalized on April 26 at Tri-Service General Hospital in Neihu due to a suspected stroke (he was conscious at the time). After emergency treatment, he was diagnosed with lung cancer, which has progressed to stage IV. The doctor...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
Patients with brain metastases have an average life expectancy of only one to two months if left untreated. However, with the addition of radiation therapy, the average survival can be extended by four to five months. Most patients pass away within a year, and surviving beyond a ...[Read More] Understanding Chemotherapy Options for Stage IV Lung Cancer Patients
Managing End-Stage Liver Cancer: Essential Care Strategies
Hepatic coma How to manage end-stage liver cancer?
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
In the terminal stage of liver cancer accompanied by hepatic encephalopathy, the primary focus is on symptomatic treatment to ensure the patient can pass away without suffering. It is recommended that the patient be admitted to a palliative care unit. Hospitals in the Taipei area...[Read More] Managing End-Stage Liver Cancer: Essential Care Strategies
Guidance for Managing End-Stage Nasopharyngeal Cancer at Home
I'm here to help! Please provide The patient has nasopharyngeal carcinoma with liver and bone metastases, presenting with ulcerations on the arms and both sides, jaundice, abdominal swelling, and lower extremity edema. The patient has chosen to return home instead of being h...
Dr. Yang Youhua Reply:
Patients in the terminal stage of cancer face an inevitable and imminent death, so it is crucial to enhance their quality of life during their remaining time. Alleviating pain, maintaining personal hygiene, and ensuring a comfortable environment are all vital for the patient. Pal...[Read More] Guidance for Managing End-Stage Nasopharyngeal Cancer at Home