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My mother started chemo, for small cell lung cancer stage limited, she is going to have radio as well, should i prepare my self for her death ?
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SCLC : You should discuss details with her oncologist and highly consider a support group, such as: http://lungcanceralliance.Org.
Answered 8/20/2013
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Yes: Best circumstance is still quite limited.
Answered 8/20/2013
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Yes: However, even "oat cell" isn't certain death nowadays. Usually a person gets quite a few good months and several years is by no means unusual. Suppose you do as for any other relationship -- cherish the time you have, heal anything that needs it, and be ready whatever happens. Mom must be very special for you to have written.
Answered 3/22/2014
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