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A member asked:
If the person has terminal cancer and decided not to do chemo or anything, would they still lose their hair and feel sick?
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Cancer with no treat: You may feel ill in the late stages depending on where the cancer is and where it has spread. Hair loss is unlikely if chemotherapy is not elected. You should focus on quality of life and can employ hospice and palliative medicine for assistance.
Answered 4/3/2016
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