My baby brother has now inoperable bowl obstruction caused by late stage cancer unable to have operation or stent, at home now 2 days receiving palative care. Unable to eat cancer all over abdomen what is life expectancy
I'm sorry to read about your brother's situation. This must be a difficult time for you all.
I appreciate you want to know more about his prognosis. This is really a question best answered by his specialist team. This is because they are familiar with all his medical details and will know so much more about his individual situation. Doctors base their assessment of someone's outlook/prognosis on their experience of looking after other patients with the same cancer. This will vary to a degree, depending on a person’s age ,type and extent of their cancer, their general health and their response to cancer treatments.
Doctors are usually happy to speak to relatives provided they have the patients consent to do so.
Please get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040, and the lines are open from 9 am till 5 pm Monday to Friday.
