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What Is The Prognosis For Cancer?
Question: Hi Dr. you have already given me an answer to my question, however I also wanted to know will my father be in a lot of pain? and what will ultimately be the main cause of his death.
Thank you again.
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Thank you again.
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Brief Answer:
Pain would be taken care of! Wasting and infection most common cause!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Pain would be inevitable but with powerful pain medications these days, that will be managed accordingly. The main cause of death in cancer patient is wasting and failure of the body to be able to fight infections. This exposes cancer patients to infections that are often very severe.
It is difficult to talk about emotional issues like these in writing. I pray you get the strength and courage to face the challenges and carry on.
I wish you well.
Pain would be taken care of! Wasting and infection most common cause!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Pain would be inevitable but with powerful pain medications these days, that will be managed accordingly. The main cause of death in cancer patient is wasting and failure of the body to be able to fight infections. This exposes cancer patients to infections that are often very severe.
It is difficult to talk about emotional issues like these in writing. I pray you get the strength and courage to face the challenges and carry on.
I wish you well.
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