A family member, 56 yrs female, was diagnosed with Carcinoma left breast in 2001. Underwent mastectomy, received chemothearapy & radiothearapy. Things went pretty fine until last year in April, the cancer resurfaced as skin & bone metastasis. Again, she was administered chemothearapy & radiothearapy. Still, her life went on pretty much alright, without much pain. However, in February this year, she was yet again diagnosed with Inflammatory breast Carcinoma, which turned our world upside down. Doctors disapproved surgery, the pain mounted gradually, ever morphine failed to provide much relief. Now, last month, her brain CT scan showed the involvement of Brain metastais. She has now lost most of her consiousness; does not speak anything at all, is catherised & is fed through Ryle's tube. Yesterday, she got the last shot of radiotherapy. At times, she makes painful groans, her respiratory rate in very slow. She holds her breath for a minute or so, before inhalation. WHAT BEST CAN BE DONE?
2006-06-05 10:54:27 · 5 answers · asked by girlie_2hot4u 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
i am very sorry to here about your family member. i have worked as a cancer nurse for over two years now and unfortunately, it sounds as if she is near the end. sometimes thats the hardest part of cancer (worse than all the treatments combined) if morphine is not helping her i would ask the docs for some type of continuous medication to keep her pain free. they offer those medications for at home use as well (not sure if she's home or where she is) but most meds can be given continuously at home. try the very best you can to keep her comfortable, let her know you are there for her, and just be a family. there are nurses who come to your home to help during these times as well. i hope things go well
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2016-10-30 06:55:21 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry to hear about your family members struggle as well as your family struggling with this... I would suggest maybe seeking a second opinion with a different doctor... Regardless, I wish your family my best wishes!
2006-06-05 10:58:26 · answer #3 · answered by Nick's Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear this. It sounds at this point there isn't much more you can do, except to pray.
2006-06-05 11:10:40 · answer #4 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like you all have done the best you can...thats all that can be done..
2006-06-09 18:35:14 · answer #5 · answered by purple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋