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What are advantages doing a bronchoscope vs hospice in metastatic kidney cancer to both lungs ( massive mets). hemoptysis tid @ 2 oz new @ 4 days?
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Is up to the patient: End stage disease treatment option is up to the patient , no one else .Some want to fight to the lost breath , some wants peace , tranquilly , want to avoid invasive tests , procedures , spend time with family and painless state also called hospice. Good Luck
Answered 1/16/2015
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