Comments on: Mesothelioma (What to exspect?)? http://mesotheliomaasbestosinformation.com/mesothelioma-2/mesothelioma-what-to-exspect/ Help With Mesothelioma Asbestos Related Diseases Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:27:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Denisedds http://mesotheliomaasbestosinformation.com/mesothelioma-2/mesothelioma-what-to-exspect/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Denisedds Tue, 13 Jul 2010 05:26:37 +0000 http://mesotheliomaasbestosinformation.com/mesothelioma-2/mesothelioma-what-to-exspect/#comment-29 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. 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.

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