87 year old mom diagnosed
Hello there,
We just found out our, otherwise very healthy, mobile, and "with it" mom, is diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer. We are still figuring out what this means after having one meeting with her oncologist. He has, with "mixed feelings", offered her chemo. Needless to say, the list of side effects are horrific. We are looking for thoughts and ideas about what others may think about this. No other options have been shared. Thank you.
We just found out our, otherwise very healthy, mobile, and "with it" mom, is diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer. We are still figuring out what this means after having one meeting with her oncologist. He has, with "mixed feelings", offered her chemo. Needless to say, the list of side effects are horrific. We are looking for thoughts and ideas about what others may think about this. No other options have been shared. Thank you.
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Many have found it helpful to make a list a of all the questions and concerns you all may have and perhaps a call back to the nurse practitioner if your mom cannot connect with the oncologist to discuss again. Did they provide an official diagnosis, offer chemo options or a treatment / follow-up plan - not sure if the oncologist was able to elaborate to you all on the "mixed feelings" about chemo?
There are so many variables to treatment. Ask many questions and press for answers, ensure your mom is able to have the discussions and support that she is satisfied with.