they sent him home today with no plan for chemo, they took out his port because it was infected, he is bloated in the abdoman and legs/ankles. is this the early signs of the end for him????
2006-10-21 12:35:52 · 15 answers · asked by MATTHEW J P 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Matt
A detox of the body would do wonders for him (anybody for that matter). It's never too late in the game, unless his time (kharma) is over. Doing a colon and liver cleanse while doing a juicefast for 30 days can change everthing. I have seen it done!
Here are a few websites to get more info:
curezone.com
dr-shulze.com
Best of health to you and your friend.
Cheers
2006-10-21 13:32:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't sound good. If he's telling you not to buy him a birthday gift, the doctor probably gave him a prognosis. As his girlfriend, you probably really don't have any rights, but out of decency, he should tell you. However, it's probably really difficult for him to be decent right now knowing that he probably doesn't have much longer on this earth and that his last days are going to be very painful. What are his religious beliefs? Does he believe in heaven and hell? At the end of life, people will have a lot of concerns, and sometimes they just curl up into themselves and try to keep everyone outside. It's an effort to protect those around him, but it is hurting them instead. Let him know that you love him, that it will be hard for you to see him this way, but that you want to spend as much time with him as possible. Home health hospice could help.
2016-05-22 08:30:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't give chemo to someone that violently ill. There's very, very little medicine can do for your friend unfortunately. His colon (which takes in many of his water and nutrient supplies) is failing. His liver (which filters his blood) is failing. You cannot go on with these sorts of problems.
2006-10-21 12:42:53 · answer #3 · answered by J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry to hear that. I can't believe that doctors aren't doing sometype of theraphy to help him out a little bit. Doctors take a Hippocratic oath, including myself, I am a gyno, and that oath states that the doctor will do everything in his/her power to help his patient alleviate the problem until the last minute, last breathe. In my opinion, they have to put him on some type of theraphy regardless. I've seen patients who've had grade 4 type of cancer recover from their cancer. There is hope. I don't believe in letting someone go because it's getting terminal. I believe in helping and comforting the patient and not giving up on them. Don't give up hope.
2006-10-21 13:25:31 · answer #4 · answered by poshbaby24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Although, truthfully, no one ever really knows for certain. He could rally. I've seen it happen before.
The concern right now, however should be to treat his symptoms. He should not be in physical pain or distress. He needs pallative care. If hospice has not been contacted than arrangements should be made immediately. The intent now should not be curative but to make his passing as comfortable and natural as possible.
Be strong.
2006-10-21 13:04:26 · answer #5 · answered by Panda 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but yes he is probably going to die soon. the liver is the one organ you cannot live without. My suggestion is to help him spend his last time on this earth with pleasant thoughts and help him experience some things he never has and would love to. get him some medicine so he is comfortable and take him on an adventure to beautiful places. save your sadness for after he has gone as hard as it will be. his suffering will be over upon his death and yours will begin. but remember him as the friend he has been to you and comfort yourself with the thought of how privileged you were to know him and experience his presence on this earth. my love to him and may he have a wonderful journey until the end.
2006-10-21 13:06:50 · answer #6 · answered by earthangel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the doc looked to make sure he or she is not bleeding from the inside?havethem put there legs up to help the swelling in his legs?Did they send them home with any thing to help with pain or swelling?
2006-10-24 02:03:37 · answer #7 · answered by kimberly m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once its in the liver he's a goner, make sure he gets plenty of dimorphine to speed the trip now they've given up.
2006-10-21 12:39:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am sorry to hear that. Regardless of how close he is to the end, he would probably really appreciate your care and support. Remember, he is still alive.
2006-10-21 12:45:04 · answer #9 · answered by sverthfreyr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately yes. My uncle died of colon cancer. What you describe is quite familiar.
2006-10-21 12:38:11 · answer #10 · answered by nquizzitiv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋