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Hubby hs pancreatic cancr stg3. 2 doses f chemo.internal bleedng frm cartilages,veins,etc.gvn antibiotc injctns.can b saved?hrt is weak.

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Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

I am So sorry : State 3 pancreatic cancer has a very poor prognosis. Each case is different and your husband may be lucky. I wish you and he all the best

Answered 3/15/2016

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