Get consult: There is never "nothing to do" in a cancer patient. I am going to assume that hormonal therapy and Herceptin (trastuzumab) are not options in your mother's case. Now this becomes a problem for the pain management team and for hospice, who can help your mother spend her time with comfort and dignity. Spend time with her as you are able. Best wishes.
Answered 1/21/2021
4.4k views
Hmm.: It's common for breast cancer to spread to the bones even decades later. This is especially true if the breast cancer was positive for the estrogen receptor (er positive). In these cases, we usually give patients an estrogen-blocking pill to treat the cancer. We also give a drug that hardens the bones (zolendronate). Ask your doctor why your mother isn't being given those treatments.
Answered 3/23/2014
4.4k views
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A doctor has provided 1 answer
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question