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End stage cancer-mom bedridden and unable to move her limbs as she wants. not talking but will nod yes or no and indicates she sees uswhat's happening?
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Metastatic disease: She probably has nodules of cancer that have invaded the portions of the brain which perform these functions and also could have it in her spinal column. When cancer spreads to these portions of the body functions are severely disturbed and the lifespan is quite limited. Make sure she is getting medications for comfort.
Answered 6/2/2013
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Death might be near: Sorry about your mom. Some hospice sites give guidance on the dying process. Quick search found this site: http://www.Hospicefoundation.Org/deathsigns. Check this site to see if your mom is showing some of these symptoms and keep in close touch with her palliative or hospice team. If not yet on hospice, ask for hospice and their providers can help evaluate what is specifically happening.
Answered 10/4/2016
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