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Replies to "My mom is 82. She was just diagnosed with a new cancer unknown primary. She has..."
Hello @srobinet and welcome to the Cancer support group on Mayo Connect. As @tomlinaz said earlier, my heart goes out to you as well. This is a difficult place for you and your mom. At your mom's age it is understandable that she would not want to go through chemotherapy.
Getting a second opinion from a well-known cancer center is one thought that came to mind. A major cancer center is often located in a multi-disciplinary or research-oriented medical facility like a university medical school or other large medical center like Mayo Clinic.
If your mom is agreeable to getting a second opinion, I'm wondering if there is a major cancer center in your area?