Comments on: Lung Cancer – Mesothelioma? Do You Know Much About It?

By: implants

implants — Mon, 24 May 2010 15:02:08 +0000

I’m having trouble locating this information on the university websites. The only one I know for sure is King’s, 8 places. I heard that Bristol offers the most places, but I haven’t read anything that confirms this. Is there a set percentage of international students these universities must take out of all the dentistry places they offer?

By: Fernando Macrum

Fernando Macrum — Sun, 23 May 2010 07:50:50 +0000

I need to undergo sedation dentistry. I take several psychotropic drugs, and the dentist is concerned.? He is worried about how the drugs I take (Sinemet, lithium, and Seroquel) will interact with the anesthetics and tranquilizers he will use. What could happen? I am willing to lay off the meds to have this work done. I read some info here: About Sedation But didn't find all answers.

By: Tristan Coleman

Tristan Coleman — Tue, 18 May 2010 06:19:32 +0000

Lung Cancer scared the hell out of me that is why i do not smoke cigarettes anymore.”;.

By: petunia

petunia — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 23:14:30 +0000

I’m sorry to hear about your grandfather. I know exactly how you are feeling. I am currently going through the same situation with my father. He’s only 63 years old. I just lost my mother due to the aftermath of a surgery. Now I am facing one of the most horrific cancers that I have ever heard of. I really dont know what to do or who to talk to about how to make it easier for my father as best as I can. He went through his first chemo treatment, which according to the doctor was successful. But what I dont understand is if it is successful, why is he having so much pain? I dont know what questions to ask or when to consider pallatic care or any of that stuff. If anyone can help, please let me know!

By: essentia

essentia — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:57:08 +0000

It’s a tough thing to have to watch a loved one go thru the stages of death and dieing, you have my empathy.
Having watched many clients die from mesothelioma I have to tell you that it is a lingering death, not easy to watch. No one would blame you if you stayed away, and it might in fact be better for you if you did.
How long it takes, exactly what happens can’t be predicted, I’m sorry, but no two people are the same and no two die in the same way. But with Mesothelioma, none of it is pleasant. In the last days, he will be sedated most of the time, dieing because you cannot breathe is terrifying, so most people are sedated. As his oxygen levels drop, he will be less coherent, won’t know you or anyone and eventually he will lose consciousness. After the loss of consciousness, he can linger for some time as it takes a while for brain functions to stop due to lack of oxygen. But it is usually anoxia and brain death that are the ultimate cause of death, not organ failure. Organ failure is quicker and would be a mercy in my opinion, but that isn’t usually how things happen with this terrible disease. Do get counseling for yourself and your family if they insist on witnessing this event in your loved one’s life journey… it is very hard to witness.

By: starligh

starligh — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 05:18:46 +0000

I’m sorry about your grandpa:-(
My uncle died from mesothelioma cancer… He had shortness of breath as the disease progressed, chronic fatigue… He was on oxygen for about 3 months (while on palliative care) but eventually he started declining fast… The end result is failure of the lungs and eventual heart failure resulting from the stress placed on the heart.
Be strong, lung cancer is has to be the most debilitating cancer I have witnessed!
Make sure your family ask for strong pain medication towards the end to keep him comfortable and sedated!

By: Tao N

Tao N — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 02:24:51 +0000

A DOCTOR CANNOT PRONOSTIC A DIED PERIOD OF A CANCER PATIENT . HE CANNOT SAY CERTAINTLY IN SOME MONTHS OR IN SOME YEARS YOU’LL DIE BY YOUR CANCER, BUT WHEN THE CANCER GAIN INTO YOUR BLOOD YOU WILL DIE SOON.

By: Denisedd

Denisedd — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 01:55:32 +0000

I understand where you are coming from. You just want the facts not someone to try to make you feel better (as if that is possible at this point). Although I deal with cancer everyday I really don’t know the answer to your question and honestly his oncologist would know the answer specifically to your grandfather better than anyone. However, I am on my way to a tumor board now and will ask one of the oncologist when I’m there and edit my answer when I return.
EDIT: According to one of my oncologists most often death is due to heart failure.
Now for the rest of your question., there is a small chance the new chemo may help pull him out of this for awhile, but it is more likely this is the beginning of the end. You will know when he loses weight, sleeps more, tires easily, coloring changes, gets confused and he doesn’t want to eat or drink much.
You may want to look into hospice so that when you and your family are ready, you have a plan. They help the entire family not just the patient and they are wonderful people. I am very sorry you and your grandfather have to go through this. May God bless both of you.

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