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Hi this is the 3rd time around he was diagnosed with nasophargeal cancer, had radiation treatment then 2nd time had both chemo and radiation again.  Well this time back in March when he was diagnosed it had spread to his lungs. He had treatment for 3 sessions, and decided to stop..Since June he had been discharged from the hospital because he had to get his lung drained for the second time he seems to have just given up.. About a week and 1/2 ago he has not eaten , even tried the marijunia pill..doesn't seem to help. Well this am I called hospice and tomorrow they are stopping by, he talks gibberish and I cannot understand. He so discouraged!  Cannot say I blame him ...so ladies...need some good advice and inspiration...pls help

Hugs Missy, Lisa B, LauraL

Prayers Missy


 
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Hi there.  I'm so sorry you're going through this. 

It's been several years, but in my father-in-law's final few weeks of his lung cancer battle, he displayed much of what you're describing.  When he would be randomly coherent, we gathered round, told him we loved him and enjoyed him.  When he talked gibberish, we calmly reassured him.  

Hospice was a godsend for us...and him.  The had the resources we all needed to deal with this.  I'm sending many peaceful thoughts your way.  Please let us know how things are going. 


 
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I'm so sorry to hear this!  I wish I had some great advice for you but like Missy said, hospice is amazing. I hope they are able to help both and you and your husband a lot.

((HUGS)) Keep us updated and post here anytime.

Lisa

 


 
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I am so sorry for your pain. My thoughts are with you during this sad and painful process.


 
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I am so sorry to hear about your situation and want you to know that both you and your husband are in my thoughts and prayers. I have been fighting a rare cancer for the past 3 years and can imagine the many difficult times the two of you have shared. My husband and I try to focus on making memories that will help him and our family through the darkest hours yet to come.  Hold on to the happy, healthy memories and let them be the energy you all need to stay afloat. Prayer is the most awesome, free gift of all and has magical powers so ask for and remember to pray for peace, strength, and courage to face this heart wrenching time in your life.  Someone else out there is no doubt having a worse time and needs your prayers too. You are never alone and hopefully, hospice and a solid support group will assist both of you through it all and they are still there when all is said and done. Lean on them find the peace you both need. Love and prayers to you and yours


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