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BarryMac

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Posted: Nov. 07 2005,2:49 pm |
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I'm very sorry to hear the news McCord, make her as comfortable as possible, that will go a long, long way. You asked in a previous post how long it took, my Grandmother was diagnosed with Lung Cancer that had spread to her other organs, she never came home form the hospital, my Mom made sure that she had a pretty constant morphine drip just so she wouldn't be in a great deal of pain, we unfortunately lost her 3 weeks to the day that she was admitted. We made sure that she was always dressed in her best silk pajamas and had lots of pretty flowers to look at when she was coherent, we wanted to make sure that she was comfortable and that she wasn't looking at a dreary Hospital room, I know in my heart that it made her last days with us better.
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MrCord

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Posted: Nov. 07 2005,3:08 pm |
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Im sorry to hear that  But it sounds like you did all that you could...
I really dont know at this point the true severity, but from what I know. Â It is in the lungs (multiple tumors), brain (Multiple tumors), lymphatic system, but not the bones... Â But they found out on thursday and she was on Chemo on tuesday... I cant get a straigh answer out of her, but I think she is just trying to save me. Â
It just occurs to me that many of the questions that should have a definate answer, Im getting "I dont know"? Â Now its that cuz we dont wana know, or someone is dropping the ball here?
P.S. Please forgive me for creating a downer post, but I am really truely trying to get any info that I can!
Edited by MrCord on Nov. 07 2005,3:12 pm
Never Trust Anyone That Talks Too Fast.... They are hoping you miss something!
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Posted: Nov. 07 2005,3:24 pm |
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Sorry to hear the news. Many of us have faced similiar ordeals...
Give her all the comfort you can, and quality time. Go with her to the treatments and be observant. Talk with the other families, etc....Be strong for her as she needs you the most right now.
Thoughts and prayers go out....
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Posted: Nov. 07 2005,7:01 pm |
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So very sorry to hear that, best of luck thoughts and prayers go out to both of you!..
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MrCord

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Posted: Nov. 08 2005,12:13 pm |
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| Quote (Windy @ Nov. 08 2005,11:23 am) | Mr. Cord...Im going through the same with my younger brother. He was diagnosed with Lymphoma...he is in Stage 3 cancer.
Here is the latest update I sent out...
I saw my brother today...his hair is falling out...hes skinny..pale...and still cant hold anything down. He will be getting his second dose of Chemo tonite..and I will see him again tomorrow. They dont want to send him home until he can eat without throwing up. His insurance is asking his doctors why he is in the hospital this long..so they might send him home soon...if he goes home he will have to have a home nurse. If a home nurse cant manage his nutrition through IV's then he will have to go to a nursing home. For now the insurance is covering his hospital stay...but that will end at some point. He is dying to go home...he misses his dogs...and they miss him and Liz...they of course have no idea why they are home alone all day every day. Liz doesnt leave my brothers side...she goes home to take a shower and feed the dogs..then goes back to the hospital. She has to go back to work on Monday though. I cant imagine the thought of my brother in a nursing home. Doing what I do for a living I have an inside look at how poorly ran they are. We are praying that he can just go home with a nurse...we think this would be the best thing for his health. It really sucks to see my brother go through this...whenever I leave the hospital I have flashbacks of when we were kids. Please  keep your prayers coming...we need them! |
Windy...
I am very sorry to hear you are going through the same thing  Actually it sounds like your brother is holding up worse
I can share what I have learned so far which isnt much.. But I hope it helps, even if just a little.
1. For some reason GingerAle really calms the stomach. Â I spoke with a couple people at the chemo center. Â And they were carrying it around, and drinking it like it was going out of style.
2. As for food. I have tried everything... But pot roast has worked the best so far. Â Its light but has a little meat, but the potatos I think are the tolerable part. Â
3. String Cheese has become a favorite!
4. Umm... Unfortunatly thats about it... Â Except for pitty calls piss my mom off... Â But calls from real friends are good with her to a point. Â She is fearcely private so that might be a major factor. Â
Finally, does he have a PPO or HMO... The only reason that I ask is because on Chemo day... The first hour is just anti-nausea meds... Then they follow up with more of them...  And she has some at home that seem to be working pretty good.  I just want to make sure that they are offering him everything that he needs, cuz I know HMO's can be shady   
Either way... My best wishes/and prayers go out to you, your brother, and your family!!!!!!!!!
Good luck and hang in there!
Edited by MrCord on Nov. 08 2005,12:20 pm
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