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What are the final stages of life like with esophageal cancer?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not nice: Local growth may prevent swallowing even one's own saliva. The idea of gastric tube feeding seems a solution, but prolongs a life of suffering. Esophca can also metastasize. Weight loss, energy loss, weakness, dehydration. Palliative care and hospice help minimize suffering and focus on symptom relief.
Answered 10/1/2019
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Manageable!: The most common issues people deal with are pain, trouble swallowing, fatigue, coping. But these are treatable issues and the vast majority of patients can have a reasonable degree of comfort and dignity. Make sure you get a palliative care specialist involved if you are concerned about this. Also hospice can be extremely valuable for the patient and the family.
Answered 10/1/2019
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