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If an 80-year-old woman develops symptoms after developing vaginal cancer, can the cancer then be treated and cured?

Q: if an 80-year-old woman develops symptoms after developing vaginal cancer, can the cancer then be treated and cured?

: Depending on stage and overall risk factors, comorbidities and overall performance status treatment may be offered with curative intent or palliative to slow down progression and help with symptoms. A thorough discussion regarding goals of care should take place with her oncologist.

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Depending on stage and overall risk factors, comorbidities and overall performance status treatment may be offered with curative intent or palliative to slow down progression and help with symptoms. A thorough discussion regarding goals of care should take place with her oncologist.

Answered 1/23/2022

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A member asked:

If an 80-year-old woman develops symptoms after developing vaginal cancer, can the cancer then be treated and cured?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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