My brother is in end stage of lung cancer. The end of his big toe has turned black. Our hospice nurse told us it was dry gangrene from possible blood clots. Is there anything that can be done and is it likely to move further up the foot. He is totally bedridden.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your brothers situation and problem. Yes, possibility of Chat Doctor.  This is common complication of terminal lung cancer. And for this you can give him blood thinner medicines like heparin, warfarin, Coumadin etc. If not treated properly than this gangrene can go upside and involve foot, leg, thigh etc. So ask his doctor about starting blood thinner medicines. Nutritional supplements and pain management are the only options for his end stage lung cancer. Hope I have solved your query. Wishing good health to your brother. Thanks.