Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Operation to reduce pain in an incurable patient

Igros Moshe (CM II #73.9) Question A person with incurable cancer can he be operated to reduce the pain? This is common with prostate cancer and requires castration is it permitted?.Answer It is permitted to operate to minimize pain and this likely will also prolong his life even if it involves castration. 

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