my uncle have colon cancer past 4years . he operate the tumor and he did chemo as well but its spreaded to lungs and liver. Now he is suffering from leg pain its started swelling .He is having lump in leg (joint of pelvis and leg)both side Doctor suggested todo the radiation to reduce the size of lump and pain .Is it work or it will give some side effect.he is geting confused whether he need to take the radiation or not.pls give me a advice.And his abdomn also getting swell.Is this the final stage?
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Listen, I could just say everything will be OK... But I think you want me to be honest... If the cancer has spread to his lungs and liver, then he has very little time left, and there is very little that can be done now. I also suspect he probably already knows this... In short, please spend as much time as you can with your uncle right now.... I am sad to say that he probably will not be around much longer with you... Im very sorry... Good Luck..
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The doctor has suggested radiation to help your uncle feel more comfortable, he would not have offered this treatment if he did not think that it would be somewhat effective. Radiation therapy has some side effects, including a skin reaction similar to a sunburn, and fatigue. Considering that the cancer has spread to distant parts of his body, he is, unfortunately, nearing the end. He (and your family) needs to weigh the importance of the treatmet and his quality of life with his desire to go to the hospital for treatments every day.
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Your uncle doesn’t have to do anything he doesn’t want to do, but in my experience radiation can be very effective for pain control and what little, if any, side effects he may have will be nothing compared to the pain he is suffering now. Radiation given strictly for pain control is not the same as radiation given to cure the cancer this is why he may not have any or very minor side effects. I think he should give it a try. If he doesn’t like it or it isn’t helping he can stop whenever he wants to. Yes he is in the final stage and he is dying. He should not have to suffer in his final days. Best of luck to you both.
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