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My father is diagnosed with lungs cancer

2019-07-01 12:44:28
My father is 77 and diagnosed with lungs cancer. He is having a swollen leg and also fever consistently on some nights. He is very weak and unable to walk and sit for long time. Which type of treatment you will suggest for him?
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now a days lung cancer has excellent treatment option with oral tablets. if patient is not fit we can also offer immunotherpy
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