my father 90 yr old has been diagnosed with my father 90 yr old has been diagnosed with buccal mucosa cancer.(cheek). he has health issues like past heart attack and angina and dementia. We are confused, should we go for surgery or should go for hospice? One surgeon says there should be limited cleaning while other says nothing just hospice due to age and risk of anesthesia. Please advise.
Anesthesia is a definite risk for dementia patients. Can you discuss that aspect of the possible surgery with his dementia doctor?
What a difficult spot you are in!