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4th stage gallbladder carcinoma
My father having 4th stage gallbladder carcinoma...is there any real hope for cure or at least to prolong the survival period ??? Is it really 6-8 months or there's any hope and treatment to prolong this ?? Doctors suggested to undergo palliative chemotherapy...pls show me a way to overcome this situation as soon as possible ..
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Gallbladder stage 4.
No cure can be expected.
With or without chemotherapy survival is about 6 months.
If ur grandfather condition is not fit u can opt for no treatment also at least he will have some benefit of spending time at home.
Plan: Best supportive care VS palliative chemotherapy.
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Gall bladder cancers are difficult to treat, have seen your reports, palliative chemo seems to be the way for now
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Dr. Archana Prathipati
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14 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It depends on disease burden ..sites involved
Histology and general condition..
Chemoresponsiveness..
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