caroline Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 My Dad was down in Tucson RVing when his chemo stopped working and he went downhill quickly. (and I don't mean in the RV ) He had oxygen requirements which were too great to take a commercial airline home so he was flown yesterday by air ambulance from Tucson to Anchorage...yay. I'm so glad he made it home. So now he's in the hospital in Anchorage and guess what? His oncologist is on vacation for a week...great...I didn't find out that would be the case until this morning...I had been planning that she would be our second opinion about whether there are any further treatments available. So I'm working on getting his oncologist in Seattle a copy of the records to review and see if it really and truly is time to throw in the towel. It's so frustrating when you suspect your loved one might be getting second rate care and you live in another state...arggh! Oh well I am bugging the hell out of these people over the phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted March 21, 2003 Share Posted March 21, 2003 Caroline, keep the pressure on, so you know the best is done for your dad. Glad he got safely back to Alaska. As Yogi said, "It's not over 'til it's over", so don't throw in the towel just yet. Blessings. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 Caroline, I'm so glad that your father is back where he is comfortable. I hope that he will get the best care and hope for treatments. I will pray for him and your family. Laurie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 Caroline, So glad your dad made it back home. And as for treatment - no one knows when it is truly over so don't ever give up pursuing another option. Doing nothing is an option given to my husband and he said NO THAT IS NOT AN OPTION. So keeping bugging them dear. Blessings to you, Peg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyd Posted March 22, 2003 Share Posted March 22, 2003 Caroline, I am so happy your Dad made it home. I can't imagine being so sick so far away from home. Keep after the doctors. You just never know what can happen. Will keep your father in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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