Describe the final stage of kidney cancer dying?

Answer 1

Facing The Final Stage of Life Some people have cancer that is in an advanced stage or can no longer be treated successfully and they must face the fact that they will probably die. This is scary for the person who is sick and for those around them.. The person with cancer may be in pain, may be in bed or be able to walk only a few steps, or be confused. This process of decline is usually hard to watch if you are a friend or relative. No matter how hard it may be, it is still important to try to be there for the person. The person with cancer may feel lonely even if there are people around. That can be true because those people may not be really in tune with what is going on with the person. You can be the person who is in sync with your loved one every step of the way. Just by staying close and listening with a smile or gentle touch you show you are there for your friend or family member. It takes courage and extra energy to be in this situation. The person with cancer can tell what is a sincere effort and appreciate it. Sometimes the person with advanced cancer may pull away from people and seem to be withdrawing as he or she enters the dying process. This is usually a natural process and is one way of disconnecting from life. The best thing you can do if this happens is to take the person's cue, and simply stay in the background and be available. Try not to take this withdrawal personally or feel hurt when the person pulls away. It usually has nothing to do with you. Many people worry about what to say when a person talks about dying. This is something that commonly happens, although people may talk about different things in the dying process. Some, need to know how they will die. What will actually happen in the dying process? For answers to this question, you will need to find experts in hospice care or care of the terminally ill, who can guide you in helping to answer in a general way what possible situations might happen. If you don't know the specific answer, you can say, "I don't know, but we will call some people who can help us with those answers." Hospice staff is used to answering those questions every day, and they are skilled in answering those types of questions with good information in a supportive way. In many communities, hospice organizations provide expert and compassionate care for people with advanced disease. If you would like to read more about hospice care and end of life issues, please see other American Cancer Society publications, Nearing the End of Life and Hospice Care. Information on advanced cancer and caring for the cancer patient at home is also available by calling our toll free number or visiting our Web site (see "Additional resources" section below.) You may be asked, "Why is this happening to me?" It is very hard to hear this question because there is no answer, and it is heart wrenching to feel the pain that lies within such a question. This is a question where the simple answer "I don't know" and the holding of a hand and letting the person cry or talk about their sadness and regrets is the best you can do. Allowing a person to do this is a true help because so many people avoid the topic of dying and can't allow themselves to feel the pain with their loved one. Some people who know they are going to die may feel the need to get some things off their chests. They may want to talk about some of the things they did in their life that they are not proud of or regret. They may want to apologize about these deeds. They may want to give you instructions about what to do for them in the future. Respectfully listening and, of course, forgiveness and a loving attitude are all that is necessary. There are no magic words for the dying person, but often your presence is like magic and having an open heart is priceless.

Answer 2

The last stages of cancer can be particularly difficult for both physically and emotionally for cancer patient and his family members. The final stages of cancer depend on what kind of cancer it is and where it is located in the body. Typically the final stages include organ failure of one or more affected organs, leading to death. Cancer may also cause uncontrollable internal bleeding if tumors rupture an organ or blood vessels.

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Answer 3

My name is Kezz I am going through this stage right now with my much loved wife, and it is so upsetting, It is the only thing I cannot do anything about...I have always loved and protected her, but this time I am losing.... My wife was diagnosed at Christmas 2007...had her Kidney removed, but mets had got her lymphs and Lung..... Prescribed Sutent immediately....treated for 12 months.Lymphs became stable..Cancer progressed to Liver, Lung tumours progressed, Liver tumours progressed. Treatment on Sutent stopped and we opted for research trials.....still all progressed. After bad reaction o interferon.....all treatment stopped....continue now on steroids and painkillers... She is now losing weight rapidly, becoming very emotionally stressed and weepy, very afraid, stuggling to eat, and is having very much difficulty keeping awake... er lung capacity is very poor and her breathing is difficult, really troubling at night... just started weeing the bed ..... rare accidents...now has a constant frown and walking is a struggle Sleeping really deep sleep.... And now....I cry in secret......I just wish I could make her better......but I can't.. It really...really hurts....

Answer 4

You might find reading this link very helpful: http://kokuamau.org/resources/last-stages-life

Answer 5

Brain and Bone.