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My dad has oesophageal cancer which has spread to the lungs and liver. the doctor told me it's too late to treat him. how long do you think he has?
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Nothing for sure: but a few weeks sounds reasonable.
Answered 8/5/2014
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Who knows...: ...but the Good Lord? I respectfully suggest you focus on sharing whatever time you have with him and helping him spend his remaining days with comfort and dignity. I truly wish you guys the best.
Answered 8/6/2014
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