A member asked:

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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Nothing for sure: but a few weeks sounds reasonable.

Answered 8/5/2014

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

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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