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What do you suggest if my dad has got metastatic cancer and spreading very fast..?
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Discuss with oncolog: If his disease is widespread, then treatment with chemo may buy him some time but will not cure him. Hospice may be a good alternative to improve quality of life.
Answered 7/28/2014
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