Questions about Diagnosis and Prognosis

1. My mother has been depressed since her cancer diagnosis; how can I persuade her to see a therapist?

   Question - My 64-year-old mother has been depressed since her diagnosis with breast cancer, and her doctor has recommended that I take her to see one of the hospital's therapists, but she refuses to go. How do I persuade her that she needs help?
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2. Since her cancer diagnosis, my mother has seemed very depressed. Does she need professional help?

   Question - My 64-year-old mother has seemed depressed and completely overwhelmed since her cancer diagnosis. How can I tell if she's distressed enough to need professional help?
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3. How can I overcome my father's refusal to ask for help with his cancer care?

   Question - My 64-year-old father has been diagnosed with colon cancer and doesn't want to tell anyone. The doctor recommended surgery and radiation therapy, and Dad's going to need a lot of care, but keeping his illness a secret makes it impossible to get other people involved in helping out. How do I handle this...
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4. What are the signs or symptoms of pancreatic cancer?

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5. After lung removal due to cancer, what is the prognosis?

   Question - My close friend had one lung removed when detected with cancer. What are the chances that he will be alright now?

6. How can you tell if you have bone cancer in your jaw and/or legs?

7. What is the prognosis of stage 4 ovarian cancer as far as life span from prognosis to recurrence?

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8. What are the common side effects for Stage IV cancer medications?

   Question - My family memeber is 65 and was diagnosed with clear cell renal cancer Stage IV. His kidney was removed but the cancer had spread to some lymph nodes. He had been taking Sutent for 2 months but was taken off due to the side effects. The doctor mentioned possibly starting Nexavar. What should we expect in side effects or prognosis...

9. My sister's breast cancer has now spread to her spine, is this still treatable?

   Question - My sister has battled breast cancer for 10 years. This is her 3rd bout and it has recently spread to her spine. I'm not sure of the severity but is it treatable? What are her chances of a full recovery from this bout?

10. What is my next treatement option for cancer cells still remaining in my left breast?

    Question - I have cancer cells still in my left breast and Feb.09, will be 5 years that I have been on Tamoxifin. What will likely be my next step to clear the cells or stop the cancer ?