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What kind of likelihood is there of an 83-year old surviving chemotherapy?

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Depends: Depends on the stage of the cancer (contained, metastisized, cured etc), on your overall health. Experience of you oncologist to recognized side effects, your mental health and support system.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 6/10/2013

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