My aunt has-had ovarian cancer, was operated on, debulged, and had six chemo courses. For the last three controls she has been free of it -zero CA125 - and feels fit. Everywhere we looked we found only statistics of how many survive t i l l 85 - 20 % - but none about a full cure or living above 85. Has no one ever been cured?
Can the problem be solved if Allen previously made a written consent or advance directive?
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Peter, 66 y/o has metastatic bone cancer. Tests and chemotherapy were recommended to LIMIT the cancer spread, hopefully improve the quality of life and possibly cure the disease. His wife, Alicia is surprised at her husband’s behavior. Previously inquisitive and discerning, Peter would always ask the what, why, how of options. This time however, Peter merely listens to what the doctors say and accepts their recommendations. He signs consent forms without reading them. When asked why he behaved that way, Peter said, “They know best.. What do I know about it?”
Does the behavior of Peter amount to free and informed consent? Is there a need for a surrogate? Can the doctor talk to Alicia and determine who among them will be surrogate? Can the problem be solved if Peter previously made a written consent or advance directive?
In Nov. 2007, my husband was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. He had chemo, radiation and a major surgery. Now 18 months out of his surgery, I wonder if it is back. He has had a CT and CBC done every 3 months since his surgery. Each time, all good results. This week, he went for another CT and CBC. His blood work came back with rbc being low and MONO% being high. Is it leukemia?
Reason - http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20090928/ten-jordan-dropped-from-breast-cancer-ca-ea4616c.html
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