i am taking care of my dad which has liver cancer and has 6 months to live. what happens in the final stage?

Answer 1

Lethargy...his skin will be yellow. (if it isn't already) he'll get dark rings around his eyes (if he doesn't already). His stomach will be swollen (if it isn't already and may get more so). If you can, make sure he gets all the pain meds he needs.

I'm so sorry. I wish there were something I could do to help.
Please know you aren't alone. Make sure you get some help if you need it. (therapy or meds...or just friend.)
Good luck..
[[[ ]]] with all the warmth and hope I can send...

Answer 2

I am sorry.

How the body prepares itself for the final stage of life:

Possibly Coma- and vital organs may begin to stop working.
Coolness:The person´s hands and arms, feet and then legs may be increasingly cool to the touch, and at the same time the color of the skin may change.
Sleeping: The person may spend an increasing amount of time sleeping, and appear to be uncommunicative or unresponsive and at times be difficult to arouse.
Disorientation: The person may seem to be confused about the time, place, and identity of people surrounding him or her including close and familiar people. This is also due in part to the metabolism changes.
Incontinence: The person may lose control of urine and/or bowel matter as the muscles in that area begin to relax.
Congestion: The person may have gurgling sounds coming from his or her chest as though marbles were rolling around inside these sounds may become very loud.
Restlessness: The person may make restless and repetitive motions such as pulling at bed linen or clothing.
Fluid and Food Decrease.
Breathing Pattern Change: The person s regular breathing pattern may change with the onset of a different breathing pace. A particular pattern consists of breathing irregularly, i.e., shallow breaths with periods of no breathing of five to thirty seconds and up to a full minute.
Withdrawal & Vision-like Experiences- changes in color on body.
Restlessness: The person may perform repetitive and restless tasks.
Unusual Communication: The person may make a seemingly out of character or non sequitur statement, gesture, or request. This indicates that he or she is ready to say Good-bye and is testing you to see if you are ready to let him or her go.

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Answer 3

It depends how old you are, how much you care for your dad, if you are married or have kids, there are so many factors. If your dad is your only companion or family, the final stage where he dies may be mournful and excruciatingly hard to deal with. If you have another family to take care who needs you too, you have to get on with your life. But there are other details that you didn't clear up, so I can't give a straight answer. Plus, if you are a kid, it would impact your childhood to see your dad die, but since you are taking care of him, not vice versa, you are probably a responsible adult who obviously doesn't depend on your dad. Consider yourself lucky. Many people have close family members die without being warned, while they are young, and other things make it really hard for them to survive after this member dies. It seems your are taking care of yourself fine, not to mention your dad, in the end, you should be alright, if you aren't completely and totally attached to your father and you can't live on without him emotionally.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Hi! I am so sorry to hear about your situation. I don't want to just repeat things other people are saying, but when you are done reading them, feel free to email me with any questions. I am an oncology nurse and I worked with hospice for a couple of years. Also, when my grandmother died I was the one taking care of her, so I know how hard this will be on you. Please let me know if you need anything! This will be a hard few months, and I want you to have all the support you can get!

Answer 6

You're a wonderful person to do this for your dad. He's a lucky man to have you as a daughter.
Make sure that the doctors give him enough pain medicine. They will likely do this because he is paliative. But you should make sure, so that he is as comfortable as possible.
Also, make sure you get lots of help for yourself. You can't do it alone. Take good care yourself. Try to get a break every now and then.
Best wishes.

Answer 7

all pretty good answers, but one was not mention....eventually he will go into a coma like stage. at this point he will not be aware he is dying.
it is also said that the skin will eventually weep fluid, because as the liver shuts down, the other organs won't be able to take up the slack, espeically the kidneys.

if you ever need to talk, holler okay?

Answer 8

Hope you & your dad keep your spirits strong to cherish the time available. Not sure if he's receiving treatment or palliative care, which helps to manage pain and improve quality of life. Stay positive & spend quality time with him. Fyi there's a cancerhelpline available that may provide you helpful information.

Answer 9

You should get a pamplet off the internet called "Gone from My Sight". Its a pamplet I give to hospice patients families to help them understand the end.
Its too deep to explain in a brief answer like here.
Peace.

Answer 10

Toward the end, it would probably be best for your father and you, if you seek out hospice care for him. They will help make him comfortable and take care of the "medical" stufft and you can still be at his side.