Dying of cancer?!


Question: my grandad is dying of cancer, he had for 2 years he is in his 70's, now he is sedated and on a sringe driver for his pain he wants to die at home so no drip or anything just nurses come to make him more comfy throughout the day, so im just wantin to know, he has been layed there knocked out for 3 and half days, so what is it that is gonna finish him is it dehydration, starvation or the cancer, and how long do people last like that?

this question is about my grandad so please no rude or hurtful answers, thanks


Answers: my grandad is dying of cancer, he had for 2 years he is in his 70's, now he is sedated and on a sringe driver for his pain he wants to die at home so no drip or anything just nurses come to make him more comfy throughout the day, so im just wantin to know, he has been layed there knocked out for 3 and half days, so what is it that is gonna finish him is it dehydration, starvation or the cancer, and how long do people last like that?

this question is about my grandad so please no rude or hurtful answers, thanks

I would assume at this point you're talking about days or maybe even hours. Talk to him...let him know that it's okay for him to go. He'll pass when he knows you are all going to be okay. Also, don't feel guilty about him not eating or drinking. Use one of those little sponge things and keep his mouth and lips cool, but that's all he needs right now.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

The cancer will cause a vital body organ to stop functioning and that will be the final thing to cause your Grandad to be alive. It is to be hoped that it happens quickly but no one can give an exact time cycle, bless you and your family ~~

I am sorry for you. Your grandad may be too ill to make a a well thought out decision. Unless pain killers can be administered to him, it's better that he remain in hospital. If you should bring him home, he will need 24 hr. care which could last for weeks. This will be very difficult and demanding for the whole family.
I know because cancer took my dad 2 years ago. I know how you feel. It's is very heart breaking to see a loved one suffer as they do when terminally ill with cancer. It was a difficult decision but we didn't bring my dad home.

Good Luck and God Bless!

Is your grandad unconscious or unresponsive? Is it possible to withdraw his life-maintaining treatment while still in hospital. I personally feel that transporting him at this stage could cause him more discomfort. Nursing staff are usually very supportive for patients & their families at this time. It would be reasonable to withdraw everything except his pain relief. You should ask the nurses about the signs they look for when someone is dying so that you can recognise when his time is ending and be with him. For example, his breathing will slow down. Most importantly you should talk to him a lot even though he may not be able to respond, he will hear you & sometimes people need to feel a kind of permission that allows them to slip away peacefully. Your Grandad is very lucky to have you care so much for him during this important phase of his life.

its hard to say with cancer, my boyfriends best mate has cancer in his brain.. he has been fighting for a year.

Sometimes people die because thier bodies are so weak, and they have nothing left to fight the cancer. Kemo kills your good cells as well as the cancer so its either the cancer or you. If that makes any sense

Im no expert though, the length of time depends on the persons will to live and the severity of the cancer

One man was fighting for eight years, others for 2..
But stay strong and stay positive, it can be beaten :)

God loves, God saves, so you do your duties to your grandpa,at your best, with heart &soul.Nothing is in your hand,so leave everything on to GOD.He is kind ,He is mercyful.He is the XAVIOUR of the entire universe.

I am so sorry, my sister is the same hospice nurse told us one month but every one is not the same, my sister is at home she has meds and when the pain is that bad they can induce her into a coma like stage which I am grateful. It is a lot of work for the family when they are home 24 hour care so make sure you all would be able to provide that care. God bless and stay strong.

It will be the cancer and eventually the dehydration and lack of nutrition. The interesting thing is that when people get close to death they do not want to eat and drink and you would make them physically very uncomfortable if you forced these things. Talk to your granddad is if he hears you. Hearing is the last to go.





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