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A member asked:
What do you suggest if my sister in law was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. she is taking chemo once a week and a pill every day?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Spend quality time : Unfortunately pancreatic cancer is not curable at this point in time (but chemo can prolong her life). The most important thing to do now is to spend as much time with her as possible. Cherish every moment you have together and do as many things together as possible.
Answered 7/25/2014
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Hope for the best: Hi. I'm sorry. Hope for the best, but be prepared for the worst. She has a poor prognosis, but she might have a good outcome. Consider Ruth Bader Ginsburg, one of the few decent members of SCOTUS.
Answered 7/25/2014
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