Again, this is not a funny subject...by the time someone would be at this point, they are in so much pain and despair. I’ve been thinking about this because just yesterday my SIL called me up and was very upset. Her best friend is dying of Cancer...she called my SIL and begged her to bring over a shotgun..begged her. This is no laughing matter, folks.
Doctors are allowed to treat the pain of a cancer patient, even if the pain medication may be required to be a lethal dose to stop it.
KCl is not for pain. It just kills, by putting the heart into a fatal arrhythmia, essentially causing a fatal heart attack.
When strong painkillers like morphine or fentanyl are needed for someone dying of cancer, a Hospice organization can arrange quickly to have them delivered, even at one’s home.
Fentanyl lozenges (Actiq) are very good --- a solid formulation of fentanyl citrate on a stick (like a lollipop) that dissolves slowly in the mouth for transmucosal absorption. Good for opioid-tolerant individuals and great for treating breakthrough cancer pain. Berry-flavored, many times more powerful than morphine, not expensive, and available in the United States in generic form.
Get the transdermal for long-lasting controlled effectivess, and the lollipop for fast-acting. Alfentanil (trade name Alfenta), an ultra-short acting (5–10 minutes), Remifentanil (trade name Ultiva), currently the shortest acting opioid, has the benefit of rapid offset, even after prolonged infusions. Carfentanil (trade name Wildnil) is an analogue of fentanyl with an analgesic potency 10,000 times that of morphine.
Should be available via any hospice program. Seriously. Do this.