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My grandmother has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and this video further confuses me. The reason that I want her to get better and do not know what will work and what won't scares me. For example, some say that she is really old to take chemotherapy and then some say that traditional medicine is bullshit. Not sure where to look anymore.

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Sorry to hear that. Pancreatic is very difficult. I work in cancer research, and have other experience. Get multiple opinions, and find a doctor you like. If she doesn't qualify for surgery, or radiation, chemo may be the only option with data to support it. You might look into ruxolitinib, a drug recently approved for myelofibrosis, but in trials for pancreatic cancer. Best of luck.

"some say that she is really old to take chemotherapy and then some say that traditional medicine is bullshit"

Regardless of the conclusion (seeing as I'm not a medical professional, and even if I was, remote diagnosis is dangerous in itself) it's not impossible for them to both be correct.

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