Hi, my uncle has diagnosed with periampullary duodenum adenocarcinoma as per investigation. And he is taking chemotherapy. I read on most of the sites chemotherapy shortens the life. I don't know what is the stage, but before 3 years he had gone a surgery in which certain obstruction has been noticed. But before two months, a pertaining fever, vomiting occurred, doctor suggested to go chemotherapy according to biopsy report. My question is, they will be all right after chemotherapy or have to take more care or prepare ourselves? Thanks.
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Dear Lybrate user, generally the prognosis of periampullary carcinoma is very bad even after surgery and chemotherapy. Disease has chance of recurrence. Chemo will not cure the disease but it will improve survival. You should also take opinion of Palliative care physician.
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Hello dear lybrate-user, hi Warm welcome to Lybrate.com I have evaluated your query for uncle thoroughly.* The chemotherapy is not going to shorten the life span.* Chemotherapy will give some assistance for controlling the disease pathology, Still for the notorious malignancy he has, you all have to give him moral support which is of utmost importance.* Your aim should be as better life as he lives till what duration, the things will be supportive only. Hope this clears your query. Wishing him fine recovery. Welcome for any further assistance. Regards dear take care.
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