My mother is 80 years old and was diagnosed in November 2013 with emphazema and COPD. They now say the diagnosis is advanced. At this point they are not saying cancer. But she complains of constant pain in what she calls her back but upon my investigating I find that the pain is in her right wing area. Her breathing is very labored at simple things like eating or just getting to a stand up position. She quit smoking approximately 25 years ago (she was a 3 pack a day smoker).
Hi, Thanks for your query. After going through your query I came to know that your mother is suffering from COPD. Doctor has said that her disease has advanced. It means that her COPD has become more severe, it doesn't mean she developed cancer. Please follow your treating doctors advise as she will get likely to relief and unlikely to be completely cured. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. I do hope that you have found something helpful. If you have additional questions or follow-up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.