A close family member was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer with liver mets and portal vein compression mid March 2017. She has chosen not to have any treatment aimed at prolonging her life. She is being extremely pragmatic and brave and has managed most of her financial affairs to ensure that her wishes are set in place.Â
We understand that this is one of the most challenging cancers, however our journey appears to have gathered speed as last week she started to become jaundiced. Blood tests confirmed that her bilirubin levels had increased and we arranged for an ultrasound which unfortunately shows that the blockage is not viable  for a stent which was a real blow.Â
I understand that her liver is now failing, itching from the jaundice is increasing too, nausea, lack of appetite, produces a lot of phlegm for some reason. Pain primarily under control with limited medication 10mg Zomorph once or twice daily as needed, occasional oramorph at night, omeprazole and creon.Â
My current concern is that her voice has suddenly become hoarse as if she is about to lose her voice - the GP said it is related to the underlying disease - has anyone experienced this? Did it go away? I was concerned it may be related to the development of varices in the oesophagus
Many thanksÂ
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