jaminkw Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Teardrop, I'm frequently onsite but somehow missed this thread. I see it's been 10 days since your last post. How is your sister doing now? How many more radiation treatments does she still have coming and do they seem to be working yet at helping her pain? You talk about her not eating and I will try to remember some of the things members who know about that have said. One thing was to prepare small snacks that she might like and just leave them within reach so she might nibble here and there. Also people offer nutritious drinks like milkshakes, something called Ensure or Carnation instant drinks. I do believe that people doing radiation often have no interest in or difficulty eating. I hope things are going better for her but as far as her children go, there isn't much to be done except encourage them to visit their mother. Much positive healing energy coming your sister's way. Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 Teardrop this might help with some questions! A pharmaceutical product, Marinol, is widely available through prescription. It comes in the form of a pill and is also being studied by researchers for suitability via other delivery methods, such as an inhaler or patch. The active ingredient of Marinol is synthetic THC, which has been found to relieve the nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy for cancer patients and to assist with loss of appetite with AIDS patients. Ask about MArinol It may help but not sure.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teardrop Posted March 8, 2009 Author Share Posted March 8, 2009 Dear Members, I'm writing to let you know what's going on with my sister. Since I'm far away I get pieces of information. She is still going to radiation, but missed two days, to weak to walk. She is not eating, but drinks milk,she doesn't like Ensure. She throws up every so often. Hospice came, will be coming every other day I believe. She had a blood test, what is that for, to see if she needs blood, or they won't give it to her no more. She had a headache this morning, could be from the cancer cells in her brain, got med for the pain, will be picked up by van,with wheelchair, to bring her to radiation. Once she has radiation, she is sleepy, but next day alert and talks. I feel that her husband should get more information on her care, as I learned so much from Hospice site, and uk hospice site. She is with us,and I talk to her everyday and she is ,in no pain. I'm learning everyday of the process, right now I'm cherish the time with her and love to hear her voice,and comfort her with all my Love. BUT most of all ,the time the Lord is giving ,for her to be with us. Sincerely Teardrop GOD BLESS ALL, AND I'M SAYING PRAYERS FOR ALL OF YOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Teardrop, I pray you will have many more good days to hear your sister's voice and know that she is getting stronger. I know how hard it is to be far away. I will keep you and your sister in my prayers. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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