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Pancreatic lesion 89 yr old dad. Dr not sure if he can be treated.

Pancreatic Cancer | Last Active: Apr 9 4:36pm | Replies (12)
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@avxk

Supportive friend of 90 yr old with pancreatic mass. Released from hospital to her home with 24 hr care. Very jaundiced. She had cancerous tumor removed from breast last year. Doctor thinks cancer metastasized and doesn't recommend surgery or chemo. Looking for guidance on palliative and hospice care.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 5 8:53pm

@avxk, thank you for supporting your friend. Here's some information that you might find helpful:
- Palliative Care: What is it? How do I get it?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/palliative-care-1/
- Palliative care vs hospice care: What's the difference?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/take-charge-healthy-aging/newsfeed-post/paliative-care-vs-hospice-care-whats-the-difference/
- Palliative care for people with cancer designed to fit the needs of each patient
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/podcasts/newsfeed-post/palliative-care-for-people-with-cancer-designed-to-fit-the-needs-of-each-patient/

Do you know if she qualifies yet for hospice care?

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