How is cancer so deadly but a person feels fine one day then the next they are told they have 4 months to live?
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The estimate for how much time a person has is a big guess, and there are many variables that can change this prediction.
Surgery is the most effective way to remove a large tumor. Chemo/radiation are methods that help achieve the last 5-20%.
Consider is how sedate the individual is/is tolerable of. There is a fine balance between deciding how much continuous pain medication to administer and how much they receive for immediate relief. (This is a moving target)
There are stages to a person’s health, and towards the beginning, it appears they improve (this is typically when medication/nutrition is dialed down). Be aware: that a sick person’s health is only going to deteriorate. Enjoy what activities they can do, plan activities, but be ready to take breaks/lower the level of activity.
It’s common to have rapid health degeneration and becomes very noticable, so be prepared, and get comfortable with enjoying the time with them in phases, as it’s only moving in one direction.
Whoever is reading this, good luck to you.
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