My mom has had breast cancer since 2013 and finished chemo, but the doctors said surgery isn't an option. Now she's suddenly gotten worse she won't eat or speak at all. Are there any other treatments we can try? It's really urgent, she's declining fast. What can we do to help her?

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Germ cells are cells that create reproductive cells called gametes. Germ cells are located only in the gonads. In females, they are found in the ovaries and in males, in the testes

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Which is the better option for treating cancer surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation? I'm really confused about the best approach and worried about side effects or effectiveness. Can you explain the pros and cons of each?

Location of the Cancer: If the cancer is localized (in one area), radiation therapy may be preferred because it targets specific spots. However, if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body (systemic cancer), chemotherapy is typically more effective.

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Is a single swollen and painful lymph node something to worry about could it be a sign of cancer? And if it is, can they just remove that one lymph node with surgery or do they have to take out more?

Single swollen lymph nodes often resolve with infection. If persistent, hard, or growing, FNAC or biopsy may be required. If cancerous, surgery may need to remove more than just one node.

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My mom has had breast cancer since 2013 and finished chemo, but the doctors said surgery isn't an option. Now she's suddenly gotten worse she won't eat or speak at all. Are there any other treatments we can try? It's really urgent, she's declining fast. What can we do to help her?

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