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My brother as nslc that has spread to the bones and spine. they have give him 2 months to live. will he have much more pain towards the end thank you?
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Possible: Though there will be discomfort, there are many options available, which focus on palliative care where the goal is comfort of the patient rather than treatment. The oncologist most likely would have set up an appointment with a palliative care specialist for your brother.
Answered 5/5/2013
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He could: Sorry to hear about your brother. Metastasis to the spine can be very painful, but there are various ways this pain can be effectively managed. Have him see a spine surgeon if the spine pain is a big concern. Good and adequate pain management is important at this point for him, so if his pain worsens/changes, he needs to inform his physicians, so they can adjust treatment accordingly.
Answered 6/27/2013
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