Guest migizicny Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Hi all. I am sitting here waiting by the phone to speak with my Dad's oncologist. He has been in the hospital 4 weeks today. Since hospitalized, he has been through the gammit of pain remedies. All to no avail. He cannot sit up or get on his feet. The goal for his RN today was to get him in a chair. Treatment plan now is adding bupicaine to the intrathecal pump along with 4.5 mg morphine. He will get PO morphine for breakthrough. I am wondering what others have experienced. My brother called me yesterday with panic in his voice saying Dad was dying. I spoke with the RN who said he was not dying, but is declining. He is not eating very much. Throat very sore from radiation to brain. Using "Magic Mouthwash" to help that. I know the time is coming for us to make a decision as to where Dad will go from the hospital. He has a home with an alcoholic girlfriend of 20 years who cannot (admittedly) care for him at all. I am an onc RN, but live in NY, far from my dad in IL. His city does not have inpatient hospice available, exept through various nursing homes. The connotation of a nursing home makes me crazy. And I know Dad hates the thought of that. Suggestions, prayers and encouragement accepted! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Can he come to NY? Sounds crazy, but crazy times call for crazy measures I say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TamHol Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I have no advice for you but I wish the best for you and your family in this horrible time. I wish I knew anything that could help you ....... Sending all my best wishes to you that this dylemia is easily resolved and soon. Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I have no suggestions for care, but I wanted you to know that you and your dad are in my prayers. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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