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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.
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What is a tumor describe the final stages of cancer?
A tumor is an abnormal growth of body tissue.
What is Paul's mother dying from in all quiet on the western front?
Paul's mother in "All Quiet on the Western Front" is dying from cancer. She is shown to be suffering greatly in her final moments before passing away.
What are the different stages of renal cell cancer?
There are four stages of renal cancer. In stage one the tumor is fairly small at 7 cm or less and is only in one kidney. Stage two is still only in one kidney but any size. Stage three is if the tumor has spread more widely throughout one kidney into the main blood vessels or the layer of fatty tissue around the kidney or it is also found in one or more lymph node. Stage four is the final stage and the cancer is spreading to other organs or lymph nodes or has gone beyond the kidney.
What is the synonym for final words?
last words final words dying words
Can you prevent aeris from dying in final fantasy 7?
No.
What are the release dates for Final Cut - 2012 Dying to Be Famous 1-1?
Final Cut - 2012 Dying to Be Famous 1-1 was released on: USA: 5 December 2012
What are the release dates for Final Cut - 2012 Dying to Be Famous 1-6?
Final Cut - 2012 Dying to Be Famous 1-6 was released on: USA: 5 December 2012
What the final stage of dying?
The final stage of dying often involves decreased responsiveness, difficulty communicating, and changes in breathing patterns. This stage is known as the active dying process and typically occurs in the final hours to days before death. It is important to provide comfort and support to the individual and their loved ones during this time.
What is a white dawrf?
A white dwarf is a star that is dying and is in its final evolutionary stage.
What is the final stage of dying?
The final stage of dying is typically known as the "active phase of dying" or the "transition phase." During this stage, a person may experience decreased consciousness, changes in breathing patterns, and a decrease in blood pressure. It is important to provide comfort and support during this stage.
Describe the final stage of the war in Europe?
i dont unerstand
What word is used to describe the complete and final destruction of the world from Book of Revelation?
The word typically used to describe the complete and final destruction of the world in the Book of Revelation is "apocalypse."
