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How Long Can A Person Live While Taking Morphine?
Hi, my grandmother has just been described morphine for pain because she has cancer in her lungs. how long can a person live while taking morphine? i am concerned because i will be away out of town for 9 days and wonder will she be still holding on when I return?
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
Hi
Your grandnother is suffering from stage 4 lung cancer.
Morphine is needed to ease her pain.
Average survival time is 6 to 9 months.
Regards
DR De
Your grandnother is suffering from stage 4 lung cancer.
Morphine is needed to ease her pain.
Average survival time is 6 to 9 months.
Regards
DR De
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