they are pretty sure it started in the colon then spread to his liver,doctors prognosis was to just let him die comfortble...i didnt like that answer..
2006-11-25 10:18:06 · 7 answers · asked by big r 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Man, I don't like that answer either. If he still has some fightin him and he wants to fight then get to another cancer center. See who is doing radical or experimental treatment. Good luck, I hope that you will have peace in whatever happens to your dad.
2006-11-25 10:25:10 · answer #1 · answered by cybermedical 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, liver mets are extremely difficult to manage and have a very poor prognosis. The liver is essential for survival and has many functions including metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins (among many other substances), filtering damaged red blood cells from circulation, and storing iron and vitamins. Symptoms of liver failure include anemia which results in tiredness, ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdomen), lack of appetite, pain, and jaundice to name a few. Again, the prognosis is very poor. That being said, there are ways to manage symptoms as you dad's doctor suggested. I have intimate experience with this disease on both a personal and professional level, and although it is very difficult to accept, I have come to believe that cancer deaths are a blessing in disguise. Contrary to sudden deaths, cancer gives patients and their families the precious gift of time which can be used to write a will if one hasn't been written, settle any "unfinished business" and gain both an appreciation for life and a small amount of acceptance of death. Good luck to you, your dad, and your family.
2006-11-26 19:54:23 · answer #2 · answered by cancer killer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it spread from the colon to the liver, then I'm sorry but it just doesn't sound good. I'm sure you don't like that answer. I wouldn't either. Something like that will probably happen to my parents too before long. My thoughts are with you and your father.
2006-11-25 19:56:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually Cancer either spreads to the liver or the brain, and then that is near the end.
Talk to your Dad about he feels and what he'd like to see happen. When my Uncle was dying from cancer he said the worst part was that no one wanted to acknowledge or talk about it.
Tell your dad you love him every day, and remember to take care of yourself too-this diagnosis affects the family as well as the patient.
Best wishes.
2006-11-29 17:34:30 · answer #4 · answered by hoodoowoman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is how my moms started in the colon. sorry but really once it gets to the liver its a day to day thing you just never know.. just spend time with your dad,my mom was 76 to you just hate to see the suffer. let him know that you love him and sorry to say this but that you'll be ok if he leaves you.. i was 33 when my mom died and thats what i had to do.. she hung on cuz i'm the baby and she was worried about me.. all 8 of my6 brothers and sisters had to tell her they would take care of me before she would pass.... that's what you need to do, if you don't want him to suffer..... i'm really sorry about your dad, i know what it feels like with them drs.. it seems like it was yesterday with my mom. i'll be thinking and praying for you
2006-11-25 20:06:22 · answer #5 · answered by tigger120788 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are telling you the right thing,make his time left pain free,happy,fun filled,get family + friends to come and see him,share good,bad,memories,laugh and love/hug him. Make this a time in both your lives that are filled with happy memories. call Hospice they are a wonderful group of nurses,Dr,aides. my heart goes out to you and yours,we are the selfish ones not wanting them to move on to that next phase in his life
2006-11-26 09:08:13 · answer #6 · answered by MJ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well my father just recently lost his kidney from cancer I'm no doctor but it seems there may be some HMO issues going on.
2006-11-25 18:25:32 · answer #7 · answered by chozynson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋