Inquest into the Death of Colin George GRAHAM
Deceased
Colin George GRAHAM
Demographics
56y, male
Date of death
2016-01-24
Finding date
2019-05-31
Cause of death
disseminated malignancy – known non-small cell carcinoma of lung
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Colin George Graham, a 56-year-old Aboriginal man with severe COPD and lung cancer, died of disseminated non-small cell carcinoma while in prison custody receiving palliative care. The coroner found his medical care was of high standard, exceeding community standards, with appropriate monitoring, timely specialist referrals, and respectful management of his treatment preferences. His lung cancer was diagnosed in 2012 following suspicious chest x-ray findings in 2011 and managed conservatively given his poor lung function. He progressed to brain and renal metastases by late 2015. The coroner found no deficiencies in supervision, treatment, or care. Mental health support was appropriately provided, though he refused psychological programs and consistently expressed preference for incarceration over community release.
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Clinical conditions
Contributing factors
- severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease secondary to emphysema
- heavy long-term smoking
- brain metastases
- renal metastases
- poor underlying lung function limiting treatment options
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