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Dear Gaby,
You and your family have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your dear father. I am sorry for what you all had to experience in the end. Try to take some comfort in knowing that he is no longer suffering and is now at peace. Keep him forever in your heart and memories of him before CC. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad and trying time. Take care.
Love & Hugs,
DarlaDear Gaby,
I am so sorry indeed to hear of your dads passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. I know that pain that you feel right now as I went through it as well when my dad lost his battle with this cancer. Please know that we are all here for you if you need us and my thoughts are with you and your family right now.
Hugs,
Gavin
Gaby,
So sorry to hear about your dear Dad. While he won’t be physically with you for those life events, he will be with you in spirit and in your heart.
Please accept my sincere condolences.Hugs,
-Randi-Gaby, my heart aches for you and your family. I will pray that God comforts you in this very painful time. Cherish all the great memories. Your Dad will always be with you.
LisaHello everyone,
my Dad passed away this Tuesday July 24 at the age of 63. He promised he wouldn’t go before his birthday July 22 he kept his promise. I haven’t accepted the reality that I will never see him again. He was driving arround and playing with my niece a few weeks ago. I wasn’t even prepared for how fast his body was going to shut down because of the cancer. It was so painfull watching him in pain and not being able to do anything. My family had a horrible experience with hospice they didn’t make my dads last remaining days comfortable, just more pain to my family. It was overwhelming for my sister and me because we were there thru it all taking care of my Dad. My Dad finally got his peace on his last day with assistance from another hospice. I love my Dad and I will always miss him. My college graduation will be empty without him he is the reason I love Engineering and I will miss him on my wedding day and everyday. I love you Pa.Gaby…I too am sorry to hear of the latest developments. Hospice will provide your Dad with the comfort needed. This is a precious time, Gaby. Take it in.
Although, your Dad has a feeding tube and he won’t take anything by mouth, nausea may continue and vomiting may occur. Therefore, you may want to make sure that Hospice personnel is made aware of this. You may also want to ask the physician for anti-nausea medications before your Dad is released from the hospital.
Don’t be afraid to speak up, Gaby. You are a wonderful daughter.My heart is with you.
Hugs,
MarionThe only option my dad had was chemo, it worked for a while it controlled the cancer for over a yr. However his cancer has spread and grown too much, that we are in the process of getting hospice right now, chemo is not an option anymore. He had a feeding tube put in today because he can no longer eat or keep food in.
briola24 wrote:Hi LisaAnn,
My name is Gaby (briola24) I agree with Marion no one has an expiration date. At the previous hospital my Dad was in they had given him 3 months at the the most to live. It will be 2 years since we were told that this July 31. My Dad is currently at UCI Medical Center where he has had great doctors fighting to keep him with us.
Was it not possible to place a stent?
My Dad had the same symptoms your Dad has. His cancer is unresectable as well and it is 7cm and growing. It has spread to the rest of the liver as well as his spine.
He had stents placed on both sides, and one stent would release large amounts of bile, not so much on the other. In December they internalized the stents, and in April they tried Nano Knife.
Its now June and his cancer is spreading fast. And the Doctors told us he doesn’t have much time left, but we cant let that put us down. Everyone on here is amazing providing their support. I know everyone has helped me on this website when I feel hopeless.
Which UC is your Dad in?Yes, he does have a stent and I presume it is still working. They did not mention the stent. When they went in, there was metastisis in the lining of his abdomen? and they could not proceed. They never gave us a cm or even a tumor explanation, just the mets. Did your Dad take the chemo? This is the only option they gave dad other than the hospice, but told they could not have both at once. He is at University of Cincinnati, in Ohio.
marions wrote:LisaAnn…..the accumulation of bile in your Dad’s stomach causes the extreme nausea and vomiting however; I am wondering why the internal stent had failed and why an external drain had not be considered? There are many questions, LisaAnn. Is it possible for you to make direct contact with the physician? You Mom may have to give permission, but that is easily done.
Hugs,
MarionMarion,
I did talk to the Dr. today. As far as I know, the stent is still there and working, they did not mention it. They had a stomach pump machine going for awhile and this is how I saw the massive amounts of bile. However, they say this is temporary?? Nothing said about external drain.Dear Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear the news about your dad and what he is going through right now. I too went through this with my dad and I know how tough it is for you both. I just wanted to say that I so agree with what both Lainy and Marion have said to you regarding hospice care for your dad. My dad also had hopsice care and they helped him so much, and I have nothing but good things to sya about the help and care they gave my dad. We are all here for you.
Hugs,
Gavin
Hi LisaAnn,
My name is Gaby (briola24) I agree with Marion no one has an expiration date. At the previous hospital my Dad was in they had given him 3 months at the the most to live. It will be 2 years since we were told that this July 31. My Dad is currently at UCI Medical Center where he has had great doctors fighting to keep him with us.
Was it not possible to place a stent?
My Dad had the same symptoms your Dad has. His cancer is unresectable as well and it is 7cm and growing. It has spread to the rest of the liver as well as his spine.
He had stents placed on both sides, and one stent would release large amounts of bile, not so much on the other. In December they internalized the stents, and in April they tried Nano Knife.
Its now June and his cancer is spreading fast. And the Doctors told us he doesn’t have much time left, but we cant let that put us down. Everyone on here is amazing providing their support. I know everyone has helped me on this website when I feel hopeless.
Which UC is your Dad in?LisaAnn…..the accumulation of bile in your Dad’s stomach causes the extreme nausea and vomiting however; I am wondering why the internal stent had failed and why an external drain had not be considered? There are many questions, LisaAnn. Is it possible for you to make direct contact with the physician? You Mom may have to give permission, but that is easily done.
Hugs,
Marion
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