2007-01-02 07:26:53 · 17 answers · asked by chris 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Ask his doctor or the consultant, if the poor person is hospitalized.
2007-01-02 07:29:45 · answer #1 · answered by breedgemh_101 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It really is impossible to say!
The type of cancer, the age of the man, family or not, whether he knows himself that he is dying, and whether he is hospitalised will all make a difference. The elderly are more likely to lose the will to fight especially if the cancer is very painful, but in care work we see lots of cases that defy the odds! You cant even predict which patients it will be that do! A Doctor will be able to tell you roughly how long they expect him to have but that's all!
Best advice is try not to worry about when and enjoy the time he does have left.
2007-01-02 08:06:03 · answer #2 · answered by willowGSD 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriends father was diagnosed with cancer in 1989 and the family was told he was not expected to last the night. He survived another 6 years. My uncle was diagnosed in June 2006 with throat cancer but within 6 months it had spread throughout his entire body and he passed away on the 3rd December. Only the doctors will be able to give an answer to this but whatever time is left is precious and better to give him some happy memories in his remaining time than showing you are worrying.
2007-01-03 13:01:43 · answer #3 · answered by LISA H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try speaking to the mcmillan nurses as they should be able to advise you but how long is a piece of string.my late husband was diagnosed with cancer on 1st august 1997,we got married in the hospital on 7th august 1997 after the doctors said he had 18 mths to live and he died in the hospital on 9th august 1997.who would be prepared for that cos i certainly was;nt.as you can see i was only married for 48 hrs.keep your chin up i know what your going through.
2007-01-06 06:02:28 · answer #4 · answered by Nanny Bev 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on a number of factors. I had an uncle who died of pancreatic cancer about two years ago. He went to the doctor for a check up and was told he had two months to live, he lived for four additional months. So no one really knows in these moments. So just live life, but be prepared for them to go at any time.
2007-01-03 07:03:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well these days they can guess pretty good but; never give up hope or on the new drugs they come up with. I am here and was stage 3 once. I signed all my living will papers twice. I lost my mom and dad and they guessed pretty close my mom was a year and 1/2 my dad went faster than they figured. so ya just never know . You never know if your sick or not so enjoy your life everyday thats what is important
2007-01-02 16:57:36 · answer #6 · answered by mike L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think anyone can my father was in a hospice and we would get calls to see him and when we got there he would be OK this went on for a few months he was a fighter sadly he passed away another close family member was given 6 to 9 months to live they had treatment and have been given the OK that was over 11yrs ago thank God
2007-01-02 10:18:26 · answer #7 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you dont. It all depends on the persons body and the cancer. My mate passed away from cancer a few years ago. Its tough to come to terms with but it gets easier. The best thing for him was that he didnt feel any pain and fell asleep on his favourite arm chair.
2007-01-03 12:05:24 · answer #8 · answered by medic_man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Impossible to know. My father in law was in the end stages of cancer but was determined to stay alive to see one of his grandchildren married. Although we daily thought this was his last day he lived on for about six months. He was taken to the wedding in a wheel chair and died peacefully whilst watching TV the very next day, his ambition fulfilled.
2007-01-02 07:31:46 · answer #9 · answered by blondie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately that is any-ones guess. How far is the cancer, What type. what is his health and demeanour like at this moment? At home/hospital/hospice.
E-mail me and I can talk to you off line.
I deal with this every working day.
2007-01-02 07:32:20 · answer #10 · answered by puffy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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This is an excellent organisation & you might also contact them for alternative therapies for cancer.
PS> I am not in anyway associated with them nor am I advertsing, I am just trying to help!
with luv
2007-01-03 06:53:47 · answer #11 · answered by glgl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋