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My wife's health has gotten worse. from the liver cancer she has developed escitis (spelled wrong) the swelling of her abdomen. what can i expect?
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Ascites: I'm sorry about your wife. When this develops, the cancer is usually not going to be curable. The decision about what to do next is hers. Insist on getting the facts, and if she chooses hospice, you can expect she will be cared for humanely and the most distressing symptoms that attend on this fairly common situation can be managed.
Answered 4/30/2016
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She's dying: The ascites indicates the disease is progressing. This means her liver is failing and no longer doing its job. As time passes she will become jaundiced, she may become more swollen but at the same time look malnourished. As her liver is unable to detoxify things she may become confused. It is possible she will develop pain but we can relieve the pain with medication.
Answered 12/2/2013
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