My friend's dad has been battling stage IV colon cancer for about two years now and has recently gotten much worse. The doctors told him the other day that there is nothing else they can do for him and he should consult with hospice now. He is in severe pain and has an obstruction in his abdomen which has caused him to be unable to eat. His stomach is very swollen/bloated also. We are wondering how much longer he will live and what should we be expecting in the time that he has left?
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When hospice referral is made, the assumption is that the likely survival will be less than six months. Progressive weakness and weight loss would be expected leading to bed confinement. Pain should be controllable with good hospice nurses and doctors.
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I am sorry your friend is going through this awful disease with their Father.The first thing I would like to tell you is that 2 years with Stage 4 colon cancer is a long time. This type of cancer usually moves far quicker than your friends Dads cancer has been moving and this being the day after Thanksgiving , that's is most definitely something to be thankful for. No one can tell you exactly how long your friends Father has but the information I can offer you is this. I was a community educator for a national hospice company, their are 2 requirements in order for a patient to be admitted to hospice. First thing is the family as well as the patient have to want the services offered by hospice, Secondly the doctor must give a diagnosis of 6 months or less. Hospice services will help control the pain as well as help the family with several aspects of this disease, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. I wish the best for you,your friend and their family. This is a very difficult life journey to be on. Best Wishes to all.
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If he is unable to eat anything at all then he is likely to survive for only a few days. Colon cancer pain can be difficult to control particularly when there is a bowel obstruction. There are medications and interventions that the hospice team will use to mitigate the pain that may be more effective than what has been done up until now. Comfort will be the hospice team's main goal.
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