late-stage

The drug is often prescribed for patients dealing with chronic pain from late-stage cancer, and is also used as an anesthetic during heart surgery. From Los Angeles Times

He saw a number of other late-stage patients over the next several years at the light bulb factory. From Slate Magazine

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