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My dad, stage 4 small cell lung cancer. gets out of breath, takes naps, losing weight, and today, coughed up blood 2 times.is this end of life signs?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lung Cancer: It sounds like he is not doing well. However, regarding when he will die - his physician or his medical team would be best to determine if he is close to death. Take care.

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Answered 1/21/2018

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