Mr.w is a 70 year old Chinese American man who lives with his wife of 40 years.
Mr. w was diagnosed with lung cancer two years ago, but is now failing rapidly.
He is very weak.
Ha can no longer eat due to increased difficulty swallowing and breathing.
He does not complain of pain, but his wife says that his back hurts.
His two sons live nearby.
His daughter moved in recently to help her mother care for him.