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From:	Dr. Doug Graham (DrGraham.vegsource.com)
Subject:	Re: doctor graham... family member has cancer
Date:	May 15, 2012 at 1:54 pm PST

In Reply to: Re: doctor graham... family member has cancer posted by Just Me on May 15, 2012 at 10:28 am:

Tough situation, but life almost always is. Still, I empathize with you that now is your family's turn to go through such a challenge.

I agree, the choice of your relative is primary.
If he doesn't want food, I wouldn't force the issue. Coconut water, especially watered down, is a safe move. I wouldn't use citrus, myself, but maybe a banana drink, if he wants it.

There is no way to give advice other than generic in such a situation. The doctors are scared he'll lose weight, and that that could be bad. I tend to think losing weight is a normal, natural, and body-directed action at such a time. Have the doctors given any pronouncement of estimated time remaining?

Be there to respect your family. Give them hope, and love.

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