Posted: 11/29/2004 6:28:33 PM EDT
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My ex husband called about a half hour ago to tell me his sister has been diagnosed with liver cancer. She has been thru cancer before, uterine, and beat it. This time however they say there is no guarantee anything will help. I didn't ask odds since she has chosen to forgo treatment and rest peacefully at home until the end. They have sent her home with hospice for support. I had to break this to my daughter after I hung up the phone, she loves her Aunt Barb to death and now she is heartbroken. Prayers would be appreciated for all, Barb, my daughter, and my ex's family. (Myself even, it has hit me hard too) |
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Thank you everyone. I am having a really hard time with this. I won't bore everyone with all the details, but Barb is what I look up to as a role model, balancing family, work, religion etc and remaining positive. I searched liver cancer this morning. What I found makes no sense what so ever. It is rare in The US, drinking/liver disease is high on the list of folks who get it. She doesn't drink and to my knowledge doesn't have liver disease. It effects men much more then women. 22000 new case a year and 13700 result in death. Most liver cancers are secondary cancers, unless the above applies. So my best guess is she has cancer elsewhere again. Since she has passed on treatments this tells me it is elsewhere too or so far gone treatment is mute. It is going to be painful for her in her last days. It's days like this that make me question "God's plans" I'm done rambling, Thanks to everyone for listening. Patti |
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I just wanted to update everyone here. This past week there has been a huge decline in my EXSIL's health. She is sleeping much of the time, not eating and her organs appear to be shutting down. Last weekend was horrible, Last Rites were given on Sunday night. Thank you for the continued support and prayers. Hugs to MrsWildweasel for all the behind the scenes support. You'll never know how much it has helped. |
 Prayers sent your way for all of those involvedMy MIL died from liver cancer in 1996. She first had breast cancer in 1976, had radical surgery but no other treatment. Then in 1994 starting getting sick. The liver cancer then was discovered. The dr also told us liver cancer comes from another source. This time she took chemo, made her very very sick. As an after-thought, we all said she shouldn't have gone thru any treatment. We could have all enjoyed our time together better. But you think there is always hope somewhere. |
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Mrs. GH, I am so sorry to hear about this. My step-dad passed away a year and a half ago from cancer and it is amazing how quickly they can go once they decide its time. I hope that she goes with as little pain as possible and that she knows she is loved by you all. My prayers are with you and your family. |