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Help my grandfather is dying!!!!

Help my grandfather is dying!!!!

My grandfather is 87 yrs old. He was diagnosed with stomach cancer about a month ago. His doctors said it would be to risky to do chemo or any kind of surgery that would involve opening the abdomen. they decided it would be best to insert a feeding tube in his stomach. This tube has 3 openings which are labeled gastric, bal. and Jenjunal (also called j-tube). He would be able to eat small amounts of food. About 2 weeks after the tube was inserted it got clogged, they replaced it but he is now vomiting a lot. The vomit is a dark color. His bowel movements are also a dark color this started happening when the tube got clogged. We don't know what to do. Please help he looks very weak and all he wants to do is sleep.
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My own grandma died a few days before I was born of stomach cancer, but she was only in her early fifties.  I understand it was very painful and I hope they are making your grandpa as physically comfortable as possible.  I know it must be very difficult for you to watch.   If you would like to know how you and your grandfather can be assured you will see each other again someday in heaven, private message me.
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