Let me start by saying this site has helped me in so many ways. I am very thankful!
My husband was DX'ed Nov 26, 2007 of Esophagus cancer. He completed chemo and radiation with hopes of surgery. Feb 08 we went for the pre-op stuff, and the surgeon came in, chin hanging down and said there is NO surgery! He stated the liver lit up like a christmas tree. We were shocked, as we were told that this type of cancer shouldnt spread while on treatment.
My husband chose no further treatment, due to it made him deathly sick.
It is now April 08, and I see him going down hill fast. Each day he is weaker, and less talkative.
He is throwing up more and more every day. He can't eat, he sleeps alot, his stomach is huge. He had a hard time urinating yesterday, but finally went. The pain meds all make him throw up.
My questions, which I will only ask a couple?
1. Is this a sign he's getting closer, and if so is there anyone who can tell me (about) how long?
2. Will his liver just shut down or will there be signs of it failing?
3. Could somethingelse shut down before the liver?
Hospice has been great, but they really don't discuss him dying. They want him comfortable and positive.
I could write a book on what I've been through with my husband and this awful disease. I pray one day soon they will find a cure, so people won't have to suffer.
Thank you for any information you might be able to give me.
God Bless everyone