Colon Cancer/stage iv

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Expert: - 11/27/2007


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My husband was diagnosed with stage iv, metastatic mucus adeno carcinoma in April 2007. The Doctor gave him a ileostomy to help him to be comfortable and help extend what time he might have left.  Before he had his surgery he was on blood pressure meds.  After surgery he was on none.  The Doctor gave him 2 months since the cancer had spread to all organs.  The Doctor stated there was so much cancer; he could not determine where it started and there was nothing more he could do.  At that time he was 175 lbs, now he is about 90 lbs.  I should mention he has the signet ring.  Up until today he had not been back on blood pressure meds, now he is back on.  Can you tell me what might be causing this and what I can expect?  He is concerned with have a stroke or just lingering.

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No one can tell you EXACTLY how long anyone in this situation will survive. Honestly his blood pressure is in this situation of very minor importance. He will unfortunately continue to go down hill until he falls into a coma and then passes away. I'm sorry I have nothing better to tell you!

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I`m a doctor of medicine and a specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have long experience with regards to this cancer.

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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy educated & trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps. You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 I have no restrictions on the number of questions there.

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