she had a severely swollen stomach which was due to water retention,it is now dispersing and she is getting water blisters on her feet,she has nine brothers and sisters and a few of them have been told that this happens at the end and that she may only have 2 or 3 weeks left has any one else come across this
2006-11-24 02:36:54 · 19 answers · asked by corkbabe55 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Yes, my wife died of liver cancer 2 years ago, It is the most painful way to die too. The blisters are common, so is edema in the feet hands, and back. The liver becomes really swollen, and Doctors call that asides fluid, and you start to bleed internally, and become incontinent.
I wish you and your family the very best of luck.
2006-11-24 02:42:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Cancer is still the dreaded disease that it was 30years ago even though treatments and early detection rates have improved significantly.
Yes, liver cancer is a very serious disease and it appears that your aunt has now developed an associated condition called ascites, which is an accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity.
Such a development could be used for prognostic purposes. However the build up of fluid might be due to some other medical condition. Urge your aunt's closer family to arrange a meeting with her consultant so you can get a more accurate picture.
These are worrying and upsetting times and she now needs your family's strength and support.
Best of luck.
2006-11-24 03:47:21 · answer #2 · answered by 2_right 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Liver Cancer Water Retention
2016-12-10 18:48:52 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends what stage cancer she has, and
where is the cancer.
My mother has cancer of the liver, it has spread
from the original sight, she was diagnosed with
stomach cancer ist stage. 2006. She has a 5cm hole in her liver, however no jaundice or swollen anything. has severe pain is on morphine. Maybe my mother, has not reach the level of liver destruction. However she has lolost so much weight. she is 60 lbs. She is in a
hospice, they are making her confortable. nothing else can be done. she's 80 years old.
her mind is sharp.
2006-11-24 04:01:50 · answer #4 · answered by lunaredcartagena 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My heart goes out to you, cancer is such an evil thing and it is so unfair that so many people have to suffer such a horribe illness. Half of my family has or have had cancer and it is has left a devastating affect on my family.
Im so sorry that your aunt has to go through this too, All you can do is think that she is suffering right now but will not be the pain has ended. No one deserves to be in pain.
Im so sorry and i send you all my luv and heart felt thoughts
2006-11-25 11:20:49 · answer #5 · answered by gingey10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father died 5 years ago of liver cancer and had similar affects as your Aunt. All you can do now is be there and let her know how important she is to you. Make sure you have a friend that will talk and listen to you. Please don't try to go through it on your own. I am truly sorry for you and your family. My thoughts are with you all.
2006-11-25 12:16:40 · answer #6 · answered by evs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mom passed away last august of colon cancer... it spread to her lungs and liver. she had no water retention, but her friend was diagnosed with colon cnacer 1 year ago and had alot of water retention still to this day she does and they also told her family she had at the most 1 month to live.my mom was fine, she changed 3 days before she died. she couldn't hold a cup, was in bed... it was very fast for her.....
2006-11-25 12:15:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes my friend, your liver processes toxins so if it's diseased it stops working in this way and the toxins come out in other ways, such a skin blisters.
I am really soory to hear your sad news, I hope you get to spend as much time with her as you can. Special people always live on with us, you will never completely loose her.
2006-11-24 02:56:20 · answer #8 · answered by bumbleboi 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I am so sorry. She hasn't much time left with liver cancer. I would suggest that all her family come and say goodbye now and not leave it too much longer. She will be very uncomfortable and her doctor has probably put her on heroin for pain relief. Family should see her before she goes into a coma.
2006-11-25 05:26:14 · answer #9 · answered by Joanne E 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My dad died with liver cancer in 1999, and I never seen any blister on him, and even though he had liver cancer his stomach didnt swell that much, we was told about the cancer in July on the 3rd and he died Aug 16,1999, we knew it was time when he couldnt swallow anymore he would choke on even ice. And I will pray for your aunt and you, and your family cause its very hard to watch them suffer and you cant do anything about it, I felt like I was letting him die,,but Ive grown to know ifff its your time for the lord to take you home its just your time,,it will happen to all of us,,just try to make her comfortable, and beleive me,,,you will know when it gets time.
2006-11-24 02:46:56 · answer #10 · answered by Teresa R 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋