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Could my 87 year old father have cataract surgery when he has stage 3 small cell lung cancer?

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Yes: As in anyone considering any procedure, the benefits of having the treatment must be greater than the accepted risk, of course. In your father's situation, one condition does not exclude the other.

Answered 3/12/2015

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Dr. Raja Mudad answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Yes: But have to make sure his blood counts are ok if he has received chemotherapy.

Answered 11/13/2012

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Yes: This decision hinges on balancing the potential benefit of the surgery and your father's quality of life. If cataracts are mild, and he is not significantly hampered, i'd likely advise deferring surgery. If vision changes are severe and quality of life is significantly affected, it is not unreasonable. The decision should be made in concert with your father's oncologist to help clarify.

Answered 8/17/2013

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