Hi everyone. I just felt I needed to post tonite. My dad had an appointment today. Its been one week since his last radiation treatment. The doctor told him today, he is done with all kinds of treatments now, and our main goal now is to keep him comfortable. He got his prescription for Oxycodin upped to 20mg every 4 hours as needed. He is down to 150 pounds.....very thin. Mom is having a hard time getting him to eat solids..They are having hospice come to the house tomorrow to see what they can do to help Dad (and Mom) out. Mom is kinda numb tonite......she knew the time was coming where there would be nothing they could do anymore, but just hit her harder than she expected. Thank god I live in town and am not too far away for them.
So keep us in your prayers and i'll update after hospice has talked with them. Thank you all for listening.

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Sue
daughter of Arnie, age 68
pleural meso- epithedial diagnosed 1/11

Sue
We are good at listening and understanding the trauma this disease causes in a family. Remind hospice that your dad is on the pain med and may have to deal with the constipation issue which can be very uncomfortable.
I send HUGS to all of your family.

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HUGS
bonnie
Peritoneal survivor 10 YEARS

Sue, ask your mom if she would like to speak to me. I may be able to offer her some suggestions and support. I am sure you all have a havery heart. Mary

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Mary Hesdorffer, NP
Medical Liaison, Mesothelioma Foundation

My sympathy to you & your family. You are all in my prayers.

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Janet, Mom/caregiver of peritoneal survivor dx 12/05