SoundMods wrote:
David McGown wrote:
Walt,
That is terrible, and I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. He will be missed.
Thanks for letting us all know.
David
I understand that liver cancer wasn't even on their "radar." I recall that Paul complained of pass health issues that could not be diagnosed.
He was frustrated and worried. It could have been his liver the entire time causing high-jinks. I guess we'll never know for sure since he was Jewish.
Jewish law generally prohibits autopsies.Well, consulting Dr. Google, it seems that liver cancer is difficult to detect in the early stages. Symptoms are non-specific, unexplained abdominal pain, loss of weight, fatigue or weakness, abdominal swelling, back pain, nausea, itching, yellowing of the eyes or skin (this is probably pretty specific). The only treatment when in the advanced stages is palliative care. Risk factors include Hepatitis B or C infections, excessive alcohol use (leading to cirrhosis), long term exposure to aflatoxins (from fungus growing on certain grains and nuts), fatty liver disease, Type 2 diabetes, etc.
Again, sorry to hear about Paul.
David
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