Final Stages

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Registered: 05-06-2008
Final Stages
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Tue, 05-06-2008 - 3:19pm

Hi Everyone- I am new to the board.


My mother was diagnosed with lung cancer about 2.5 years ago. It spread to the brain and liver. She went through some radiation and 3 rounds of chemo. She recently was admitted to the hospital for her lack of kidney function.  She is now home about a month later. Her and the doctors have decided no further treatment. She has also decided not to go through dialysis. The doctor gave her worst case 1-3 months to live and best case about a year.  I now visit her weekly and she is so weak. Most of the time she spends in bed or on the couch. She can't get around too much on her own, but is able to a little bit using a walker. I guess my big question is what to expect. I know she is slowly dying and I know each cancer case is different but what can I expec to happen.


 

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-06-2007
In reply to: manne2008
Tue, 05-06-2008 - 11:33pm

Welcome to the board.

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