My father has age 70. We have diagnosis last month has non cell lungs cancer in stage 4 with mild pleural effusion right side. We have only given zyceva 150 mg eltornib. Can we go with cemo in this age. Weight about 50 kg of my father. Please suggest.

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Dr. Prakhar SinghGeneral Physician7yrs exp

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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you. Organ toxicities may be more problematic in the elderly, but in most tumours, the efficacy of chemotherapy is not age dependent. Chemotherapy, where indicated for advanced cancer, can therefore be safely and effectively used in selected elderly patients. Managing advanced cancer in the elderly is an increasing problem. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.

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