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I would be happy to help. I am a caretaker, but also an RN with a masters, in case credentials might get her attention. Not that it helps with this disease.
Dear Patty,
I am so sorry about your Mom. I lost my Mom in 1994 to cancer. It is very hard. God be with you and your family.Mary Anne,
The swelling in feet , ankles and legs can be from gemzar. My husband had a lot of that. He went to physical therapy and was fitted with Jobst stockings, and took lasix which all helped. But until he was off gemzar, he had it to some degree.Mark,
Please get another opinion. If nothing else you will know you did all you could. My husband had surgery at Johns Hopkins a year after we were told he was”terminal” at a DC hospital. Dr. Michael Choti is world known, just did the ASCO conference on cc. He is also a researcher. My husband had 10 mos of Gemzar prior to surgery. He also had diffuse disease. Give it a try.Irene,
I wish you all the best and will pray for you. My husband had 50% of his liver removed on 7/8. His surgeon told him to get in good shape beforehand which he did. He got lots of rest and ate well. After surgery, he felt pretty good in the hospital, but the fatigue really set in when he got home. He had about 4 units of blood during and after surgery. We just got back from a week at the outer banks of NC. He sat on the beach and slept well. I am just starting to see an increase in strength, and he is definitely feeling better. It totally wiped him out tho, as the surgeon predicted. Go in with a positive attitude and put it in God’s hands. That is all you can do. God bless.Debbie,
I lost my mom to cancer and I know what you are going thru. It is sooo hard. Lean on your friends and family. It will get you through, but it does take time. Hugs and prayers.
AnneAlice,
Do you have medicaid yet? If not tell the caseworker your story. I believe hospice will accept medicaid, but I am not sure. It is worth a shot. You are in my prayers.
AnneSophie,
I think you may need some medication to take the edge off the anxiety. My doctor gave me some xanax when she found out what I have been going thru with my husband’s illness. It works well, especially for sleep. Ask your doctor. Also an antidepressant may help. I am an RN with a masters, and I am a believer in meds when necessary. It does not mean you are weak-just human.
Anne
