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letitbe123
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My  husband is 81 he has untreated stage one bowel cancer  also mid stage dementia. He had no energy and sleeps most of the day . I know he can’t be operated on but how long can he survive  I read so much on the web but it’s confusing and refers mostly to treated cancers giving such a short time to untreated people , ther is so much he wants to do have I time to grant most or all of them

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    Hello, I'm sure you and your husband are going through a rough time at the moment, I have nursed 2 husbands with Lung cancer and lost them both, but you can only do what he is able to do, I really feel for you you and know what you are going through. Don't go searching the web as it can fill your head with with allsorts. You can always ask the Nrses on here for advice. Sending you a big hug. x

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    I answered you but then pressed reply which deleted it. Thank you for the hug I really needed one . My husband doesn’t know he has nether condition just says the memory loss is just an age thing, The cancer he hesponds when at hospital but as soon as appointment is over forgets . In a perverse way that’s a blessing . He has a Mac million nurse and reviving palatine care only 

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    So nice to know he is receiving palative care, and I am sure you are giving him the utmost care. Look after yourself and take each day as it comes. xx

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