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General anaesthetic with memory problems

wuzzle10
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Hi, my mum 83 yrs old is due to have her lymph glands removed under her arm as her melanoma has spread, I am concerned about anaesthetic as she has memory problems and am worried this could make it worse, any advice good or bad appreciated, thank you

  • Hi Wuzzle and welcome to Cancer Chat.

    The best people to discuss this, and any other concerns you may have about this procedure, is with your mum's medical team but our cancer nurses are available for a chat on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m if you'd like to talk things through with them as well.

    Wishing your mum all the best with the removal.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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