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Breast Cancer Eruption from Skin What is this ?

 
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Queensland Girl
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:50 am    Post subject: Breast Cancer Eruption from Skin Reply with quote
Hello,

I am writing on behalf of a friend of mine. Her sister (57) has been recently diagnosed with an agressive form of breast cancer. Unfortunately, the doctors are not prepared to give her chemotherapy or even a mastectomy. The reason is that my friend's sister is severely disabled and has been in an institution for 50 years. She will not be able to tolerate the chemo or surgery. I was present during the visit by the oncologist and the doctor said that if the cancer erupted from the breast, treatment would become very difficult, even thought they aren't doing much.

My question is - has anyone ever heard of the cancer erupting and if so, does that mean that my friend's sister won't have long. From my own experiences with my family, I have grave fears that she won't last until Christmas as the only treatment is palliative.

I thank anyone who might be able to shed some light on this aweful fate
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Queensland Girl

Mum diagnosed June 1993, surgery and chemo died August 1993 (Pancreatic Cancer)
Dad diagnosed July 2007, chemo only died January 2008 (Pancreatic Cancer)
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Vee Smith
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 4:39 am    Post subject: Re: Breast Cancer Eruption from Skin Reply with quote
Hi - I'm sorry about your friend. It is a sign that the cancer has progressed to a massive degree, and usually is a sign that things are coming to a close. Generally the only thing that is done is to dress the lesions and keep the patient as comfortable as possible.

You say she is in an institution. Is there any chance that you - or her sister - b can consult with the medical staff as to what can be provided in supplementaries? They may not lead to a cure, but they may help her system to cope with the problems.
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