nikkala Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Well my Gram finally got her official diagnosis. She has extensive adenocarcinoma stage 4 with mets to adrenal gland, liver and bones and vocal cords. She met with an onco on Fri and he was very nice and straightforward with her. He respected her wishes for no treatment and will be hooking us up with hospice so she can at least have some pain management. She is in alot of pain now so I hope we get this going quick. She is not able to eat anything and just drinks a little ensure. She has handled her diagnosis very well and just wants it to all be over with. We talked about her wishes and what she wants and doesn't want. Now I just pray that the Good Lord will not let her suffer for long. I thank you all for your support and answers to my unanswerable questions. I hope I can handle all of this as well as she is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anais Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Lisa,... Sorry for the diagnosis. You will see that caregivers in palliative care hospitals are exceptional kind persons, they will try to improve her quality of life and control the pain. Anaïs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I hope the hospice will help ease her pain and make her comfortable. Let us know how she is doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleyb Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Lisa, I am glad your onc was very honest with your Gram and that she has her wishes granted. I only wish you both the best. I am sure you already understand to make good use of the time you have left with her. Wishing you both enough..... You are in my prayers. Shirleyb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Lisa, Your grandmother sounds like an amazing woman. I hope to be able to emulate her courage one day. So sorry this is not better news for your family. Please let us know how we may help you through this. Keep us posted. Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Thinking of you all today. Your gram is brave and so are you. Hospice will help a lot, I bet. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted January 24, 2005 Share Posted January 24, 2005 Sorry to hear about your gram. Prayer with her, you and your whole family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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