> I'm not sure why the patient can't make their own decisions, but I don't have all the facts.
She is older (85+) and not equipped to navigate the more complex aspects of this.
This is also where the quality of life part becomes far more significant. At this age...given the likely prospects...it might make more sense to go for quality of life and make good memories during whatever time might remain than anything else. These are difficult topics to discuss and even more difficult options to consider because it isn't all about making purely analytical decisions.
The current guidance is a six week course of chemo followed by an evaluation of outcomes to support further actions.
She is older (85+) and not equipped to navigate the more complex aspects of this.
This is also where the quality of life part becomes far more significant. At this age...given the likely prospects...it might make more sense to go for quality of life and make good memories during whatever time might remain than anything else. These are difficult topics to discuss and even more difficult options to consider because it isn't all about making purely analytical decisions.
The current guidance is a six week course of chemo followed by an evaluation of outcomes to support further actions.