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[|Human|] My friend was given 6 months to live after being diagnosed with stage 4 of liver cancer. she stopped chemo and has now a sharp decline on her health. It s only been 1 month. Is it the end or is it a withdrawal from the chemo and will she get her energy back to last 6 months?
[|AI|]  Hi, Thanks for writing in. Having a stage 4 liver cancer can have a life expectancy of 6 months to 2 years. It is important to know if she has developed problems due to fluid collection in abdomen. Fluid collection is a common problem in those with advanced cancers. There is fluid retention which happens in the chest, abdomen and legs. This is because the fluid transport mechanism is compromised and therefore there is a lot of fluid coming into the extracellular space and this is increasing with time. The treatment choices in a patient like your father-in-law is limited. The main goal should now be to slow the progress of disease and give him pain relief. I understand that he might be having a lot of pain and this requires a detailed pain relief prescription by his doctor. Please do not worry.