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My dad is stage 5 colon cancer and was given 6 months to live in January 2010. He is 82 years old, has had surgery, and is on pain medication. He is under home hospice care and has poor food intake, with occasional vomiting. What signs should I look for to indicate he is nearing the end, and how accurate are the time estimates given by doctors?

February 11th, 2024

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