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Expert: - 6/14/2006


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Someone has colonrectal cancer, the cancer is inoperable, no radiation and no chemo given. 92 yrs old. A diverting colostomy done 3 months ago for bowel blockage. Now bleeding more, a somewhat distended stomach. Also advanced alzheimers. What is your outlook and time frame for this patient given the above facts?

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It is always impossible to predict survival time with any accuracy - too many unknown factors. But that the situation is hopeless is quite clear. I would be surprised if the survival time extends one year. May very well be shorter. It will probably also be so difficult to take care of the patient that the patient should be in a hospice.
That is all I can say.

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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.

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I`m a doctor of medicine and a specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have long experience with regards to this cancer.

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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy educated & trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps. You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 I have no restrictions on the number of questions there.

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