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Jen,
I thinnk your dad and I share a sense of humor. I love it. When I first got sick in Glasgow, there was no hepto-biliary ward at the hospital I was first in…so they stuck me with the breast cancer patients. The hospital was in an old Victorian building and had been added onto in such a hodge podge way it was easy to get lost. My roommates were the most AMAZING 3 women…one in her 80s, and two in their 60s. We all had a wacky sense of humor. When I went out to make a call in private, I got lost and could only find my way back by following the sounds of laughter. Laughter truly is the best medicine.Kris
Pam,
I am sorry for the news though I bet you might have had an inkling this was coming.
I believe that there comes some sort of peace with the acceptance that fighting is over and time for loving and enjoyment has come. I hope so anyway.Go ahead and spoil your dad rotten. It will make everyone feel better. This is a very precious time and I am wishing you the strength and love to see yourself and your family through.
Kris
I think that your brother will have breaks in between treatment cycles. Sometimes that is a month or three…all depending on your brother and his doctor. Anyway, that is what we see happen here often.
Dont forget your brother can stop treatment whenever HE chooses. That is one thing I really wish doctors and family members would come to understand. I read an article recently about end of life care and how so many patients feel they have to keep having treatment either because of pressure from doctors or loved ones. It is the patient and no one else who should decide how far and how long to go on treatment. Please remind your brother of that.
Kris
Isnt that funny. My tumor only shows up on PET and not on MRI or CT. This cancer is so different between people. Hang in the Minh. Thinking the best for your mom.
Kris
Pam,
Thoughts are with you. Hopefully the oncologist will be able to give you more information.Kris
Lactulose is indeed a good friend…very gentle. I have used it several times and my kitty even got prescribed it by the vet for his giant hairball that got caught in his intestines. I was actually just going to make myself a movicol for constipation. I HATE movicol. Whoever thought a liquid medicine that tastes like salty lemons was a good idea must have had a brain trauma. So thanks Gavin for the lactulose reminder…so much better.
Kris
Pam,
Confusion seems to be a relatively frequent visitor with cc patients. There are many posts here about it. Often, the patient makes a turnaround from it once the body settles some.The sleeping and bowel problems could be from the chemo. And there have been many times when Hans would wake me up for dinner or a nutrician drink. You have got to keep the food coming not just for strength, but to keep the bowels working.
I think it was nice to take your father home, though it will mean a lot of extra work for you and your family. Dont forget to take care of yourself as well.
Kris
Lainy,
That is the same attitude I am trying to have. Coming to terms with the end has been quite difficult and I wish I had your and Teddy’s strength. It is good to be around people. Unfortunately, Hans works so I am left alone during the day and that quiet time is when the darkness creeps in. It must be so wonderful for Teddy to have all his friends and family around bringing in the light to blind out the shadows.Strength and courage and love,
KrisNever been there Rick so I expect a full report when you make the trip and get back home. Quality time when you are feeling well is a blessing and one to enjoy. It is good that the grandparents are so close. And tell Cindy she can call every night.
Kris
