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Help us help you: What cancer topics would you like to learn about? Jun 16 10:24am | By Liz Waugh, Patient Educator (@lizwaugh)Comment receiving replies
Following the previous post regarding age & cancer limitations. I am 83 years old and have NeuroEndocrine cancer with bone on bone knees. My orthopedist says replacement is all he can offer, but my oncologist says he could not recommend this since he would be concerned about my ability to heal from major surgery!
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@nana120 Your comment inspired us to write an article on how patients and their care team work together to make care decisions based on the patient's health, values, and preferences: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/cancer-education-center/newsfeed-post/one-size-does-not-fit-all-in-cancer-care/.
How are your knees doing? What seems to help?
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@nana120 I’m sorry you’re facing this—it’s a lot for anyone to carry. Wishing you comfort and clarity as you work through these decisions. We have this topic noted for a future article.