Mesothelioma (what To Exspect?)?
Posted on | February 2, 2010 | 5 Comments
My Aunt was diagnosed with this about two months ago. The doctors have told our family it is inoperable. The symptoms she is having now is flluid buildup in her lungs which has to be removed about every 4 days. I wanted to know if anyone knows what to exspect from here. They will give her a kimo treatment in a few days, but I wonder if this will do any good. If anyone can tell me about how long someone with this lives once it gets to this stage. Thank you so much, any help will be greatly appreciated.
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February 3rd, 2010 @ 3:55 am
Rhonda, I am sorry to hear about your aunt. Unfortunately, we do not have an effective treatment for Mesothelioma. Chemo will not cure her if that is what you mean by do any good. They are most likely giving it to her hoping she will respond well and give her more time. Her oncologist will know when it’s time to call hospice. It will largely depend on her response to chemo, her overall health and how much assistance she needs. It is impossible for anyone to know how much time she has without having more information. It is best to ask her oncologist and even then it will only be an estimate. Keep in mind doctors usually give patients and their families information in small doses as telling them everything at once is too overwhelming. You and your aunt should keep a list of questions to ask the doctor at each appointment. Just write them down when you think of them. I hope this helps a little. Best of luck to both of you.
February 3rd, 2010 @ 6:56 am
It depends on what your aunt wants if she is able to state what treatment she wants. Don’t hesitate to ask the doctor what he truly thinks about her prognosis if he can share that with you and if the chemo will really help. Also ask if it is beneficial to have a hospice consult. If she doesn’t have much time then she may want to think about comfort care and to truly think about quality of life then quantity.
February 3rd, 2010 @ 7:35 am
I am sorry that your Aunt was diagnosed with mesothelioma.
Mesothelioma is a cancer, usually secondary to Asbestos exposure. If she was exposed to asbestos for long time at work, talk to attorney.
There are many law suites pending against employers.
As you mention it is inoperable, prognosis is not very good.
February 3rd, 2010 @ 10:26 am
your face turns green and you pant like a dog till you die in a pool of phlegm and saliva and blood
February 3rd, 2010 @ 2:55 pm
excessive bleeding from the uterus