2006-11-26 12:42:51 · 10 answers · asked by bill g 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Truth is no one really has that answer.
I hate it when doctors say things like, "You have three months to live" etc. They are clueless as to when someone will actually die and it is false of them to plant such seeds. I know people who were told they wouldn't make it through the night and are hear to tell about it ten years later and others who were told, "you will be fine" and died a week later...so, just take it a moment at a time and be in the now of what is. That is all any of us have, really.
2006-11-26 12:48:16 · answer #1 · answered by ontheroadagainwithoutyou 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm very sorry to hear that your father is so sick. That must be really hard. With panceatic cancer, usually the patient does live a year. But your father has another complication with it being in his colon too.
Of course no one can really know the odds because each person is different. Be with your dad and pray for him. Prayers are healing even when a person doesn't know they are being prayed for. Also, ask for the prayers of others for your dad.
Share quality time with your dad now and make some beautiful memories.
Bless you and him both.
2006-11-26 12:49:47 · answer #2 · answered by a_phantoms_rose 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear about your dad my mom had pancreatic cancer that spread all over her body and it took only 6 months for her to pass she took chemotherapy all that time until they told her it wouldn't help any more and when she quit taking it it wasn't long after that. She had hospice coming to her house that helped us deal with the lose a little better. The truth is no one can deal with that lose or know what they will do after they lose that person until they are faced with that reality. I will always think of you and your family the hurt is almost unbareable but you can keep on the fact is noone knows how long he has take every minute you have with him and show him haw much you love him.He will pass knowing your love for your father and he will go peacefully.
2006-11-28 01:09:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am so sorry to hear that your father is ill. My Grandmother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in late October of this year, she is going down hill fast. I understand what you are going through. I will pray for strength for you and your family.
2006-11-30 07:53:19 · answer #4 · answered by Premo Mom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So sorry to hear about your dad. I know it is very hard.Are there anymore treatments available for him? Mu husband was diagnose March 20th with stage 4 lung cancer. He had no symptoms b4 he was diagnosed. By the time they found the cancer it had spread everywhere.He went thru radiation ,chemo ,gamma knife procedure and took a drug called tarceva. He fought so hard. Never complained. After he was diagnosed we had parties and cook outs for friends and family. Took alot of pictures. Did what he wanted to do whenever he wanted to do it. He ate what he wanted to. We got up at midnight and played pool until 4 am.Sadly he passed June 6th. It was very hard watching him disappear b4 my very eyes. But I had to be strong for him and I was. I miss him terribly. Take care and stay strong I will be thinking of you and your family.
2006-11-26 14:13:09 · answer #5 · answered by crumcake422 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. I don't think he will be around for too much longer. My aunt was diagnosed with liver cancer and within 2 weeks she had crossed over. Thank God you have time to let him know how much you love him.
2016-05-23 06:51:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends. no one can know for sure. it depends on the overall condition of his health over all. Has he had chemo and how did he respond? Did the doctor recommend Hospice care or continued treatment? Usually with dx of this kind the amount of time is limited. Ask your doctor for clarification.
But i am so sorry your dad is going through this I am sure it has been emotionally hard on you too. God Bless
2006-11-26 16:28:11 · answer #7 · answered by copestir 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no way to predict how long he will live. It depends on what they are doing to treat it, how strong his will to live is and how healthy his heart and lungs are as well as many many other factors. If you want a good gestimate then you would need to ask his doctor as only the doc knows what is truely going on for your dad.
2006-11-26 12:46:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cures are available, so he could live a long time.
Look at this page, and then link to the main cancer page, and do lots of research on alternative cures.
http://dgwa1.fortunecity.com/body/cancercure-dandelion.htm
2006-11-29 21:06:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
JEEZ--------HOPE HE'S ON HEAVY MEDS. SORRY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.........IF YOU LOVE HIM PRAY HE DOESN'T LIVE TOO LONG.
2006-11-26 13:14:30 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋