Finding into death of Peter Swanston
Deceased
PETER SWANSTON
Demographics
63y, male
Date of death
2014-03-07
Finding date
2014-07-14
Cause of death
Complications of Metastatic Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
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Peter Swanston, a 63-year-old prisoner, died from complications of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. He was diagnosed in November 2012 following a CT scan investigating chest symptoms and weight loss. His care involved coordination between St Vincent's Hospital, St Vincent's Correctional Health Service, and the Peter McCallum Cancer Centre. He received multiple chemotherapy and radiotherapy cycles, hip fracture surgery in October 2013, and was transitioned to palliative care in January 2014. His death occurred following the natural progression of advanced metastatic cancer with widespread involvement of abdomen and bones. Healthcare provided to Mr Swanston appeared appropriate and coordinated, with regular specialist review and symptom management. The inquest was mandatory due to his custody status.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- metastatic spread to abdomen and bones
- pathological hip fracture
- progression of advanced malignancy
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