Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Idea on the stage of cancer
Hello doctors so my maternal uncle has been diagnosed with stomach cancer from last 4 years but now he has reached to such a condition that he is getting thinner very low appetite whatever he eats comes out with saliva black stool and he is not able to walk properly basically he doesn't have the energy he has become so thin that it feels like a skeleton covered with some amount of skin and he has been receiving blood every now and then like in this week he had to get admitted twice to get blood so can u plz tell us honestly what kind of stage has this become and how much time is left provided that he has received chemo therapy and under medications but it's getting worse and he has almost lost all his hopes like counting his days left, I know that some day one has to die so plz tell me clearly
Answers (5)
Hi Dear!
I felt like you were crying while you were writing it.
I am an oncologist. I have seen so many terminal patients. It is not an easy sight. What you are going through, is not easy.
Palliative care is where we believe what can we do best to ease the breaths of the patient,ease his pain, where he can atleast eat and drink on his own ,go to washroom on his own.
Next Steps
So, The condition which you have mentioned looks like a metastatic disease requires palliative care.
Answered
1/1 people found this helpful
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced oncologist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
Even though the details you have provided is not specific like the CT and biopsy reports, from the points you have mentioned it can be understood that he has an advanced disease. It would be great if you could visit with him to his treating oncologist next visit, so that you can discuss (if patient allows) about how to care for him best.
If it’s a metastatic disease and he is in a poor general condition, probable palliative care alone would be apt. But finally it all depends on the discussion between the patient and his doctor.
Next Steps
Discuss options with treating doctor directly
Answered
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Need some extra information to say the stage and time period he might survive
With the history you've given looks like his performance status is poor which is a bad sign for survival and to take any treatment
Can tell you more clearly only if I can see the history investigations and the current treatment..
Next Steps
Take consultation
Answered
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.