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Ovarian cancer
My mothers chemotherapy is not working and surgery is not possible, doctors trying second line chemotherapy(carboplatin and doxorubucin lippod) but after this therapy my mother become so weak with shortness of breath, I dont know how long this chemo will stay in the body.
My mother pelvic size seems increasing only.In first line chemotherapy my mother has improved but doctors said it's not working after looking at ct scan.
But second line chemo made my mother condition worst
Kindly suggest what to do
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Dr. Sandeep Goel
Radiation Oncologist
14 yrs exp
Gurgaon
It is better to discuss the case with treating team. They are best judge as they have been treating the patient.
First line chemotherapy is always best with good results and less toxicity.
As we change the line, efficacy decreases, side effects and cost increase.
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