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Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« on: September 13, 2006, 06:28:49 PM »
Got the results of Dad's biopsy today.  It's not colon cancer or liver cancer, it's bile duct cancer.  It's called cholangiocarcinoma and it's apparently very rare.  The best remedy is to operate and remove the tumor but that's not always possible.  In Dad's case it's not possible.  Apparently there is some positive benefit from radiation, but not a lot and chemo is pretty much no help at all.  Given how far his has gone, we've been told that nothing will add any time, but some treatments may make him more comfortable during the time he has left.  I'm not completely sure yet just how much time that is because I haven't heard the assessment of the mass on his lungs, but it's certainly no more than 6 months and could be a lot less.  He signed a DNR order today and has said that he will not have any treatments of any kind.

Thinking positive today didn't work . . . . well, maybe it did a little the prognosis for liver cancer was even worse.

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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2006, 06:38:22 PM »
So sorry, just got back from biz trip and read this. Hope you can spend some quality time with him and that he will be comfortable.
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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2006, 06:53:23 PM »
 :( :'( Hugs. I am so sorry.
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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2006, 07:04:46 PM »
I am so sorry to hear that Teresa. You and your dad are in my thoughts.

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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2006, 07:14:23 PM »
Teresa,
I'm so sorry to hear that about your dad . :'(
U both will be in my thoughts & prayers.

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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2006, 07:31:26 PM »
I know there is nothing that can be said, but I'll be thinking of you.

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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #6 on: September 13, 2006, 07:32:19 PM »
I am so sorry teresa. Thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family

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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #7 on: September 13, 2006, 07:34:13 PM »
Gosh Teresa, I'm so sorry  :(   You and your Dad are in my prayers...

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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #8 on: September 13, 2006, 07:36:52 PM »
I'm sorry, Teresa. I hope you and your daughters get to spend some quality time with him. Hugs.
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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #9 on: September 13, 2006, 10:17:44 PM »
I'm so sorry Teresa. Spend as much time with him as possible and take lots of pictures, especially him with your kids.
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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #10 on: September 13, 2006, 10:19:33 PM »
I am so so sorry. You and your dad are in my thoughts (((((Gentle hugs)))))
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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #11 on: September 14, 2006, 04:16:41 AM »
I'm sorry, this is so hard.  Try to do something with your girls today.  Kids always make you feel better.

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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #12 on: September 14, 2006, 04:39:00 AM »
So very sorry Teresa, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers..hugs..

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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #13 on: September 14, 2006, 05:53:29 AM »
Thanks everyone.  I'm not sure if I'm just used to the idea or if I'm completely numb or if this weekend was so horrible that nothing could be as bad, but I am not falling apart.  I'm dealing so far . . . . maybe it will hit me later.  I'm mostly worried about my Mom because she and Dad have been together 60 years now and I don't know what she'll do without him.

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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #14 on: September 14, 2006, 05:54:26 AM »
I am so sorry Teresa.  I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better but I know there isn't.  Sending cyber hugs your way.  I agree with Cath make sure you take lots of pictures so you have memories of your time together.
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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #15 on: September 14, 2006, 09:06:26 AM »
I'm sorry to hear about your dad, Teresa. I'm thinking about you and your family too.

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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #16 on: September 14, 2006, 09:18:44 AM »
I'm so sorry about your father.  :(
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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #17 on: September 14, 2006, 10:02:39 AM »
You have my thoughts and prayers.  Gosh and I was fussing about having a bad week.

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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #18 on: September 14, 2006, 06:38:44 PM »
So sorry, I'll be thinking of you.
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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #19 on: September 16, 2006, 10:46:49 AM »
All you can do is the best you can. Pray and hope for the best.  Life can be hard as you know all to well. o(:-) o(:-)
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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #20 on: September 16, 2006, 12:39:27 PM »
Thanks Jerry and everyone else. . . . things have calmed down considerably. 

Dad is feeling much better and is out of the hospital.  He's more comfortable at home with Mom even tho he now understands that he's going to need a lot more help.  One of the two crazy sisters has sort of come to her senses . . . she realizes now that she cannot do everything and has started working with my brother and me to keep things going and get all the new stuff that needs to be done handled. 

Dad's realized that I never intended to toss Mom in an old folks home (he's thinking old fashioned not so nice places) as soon as he was gone or toss the crazy sister out on the street, so I've been reinstated as executrix (never was actually removed as the will hasn't been rewritten).  He's working with me, a sister and my oldest brother on getting his will updated and plans made for Mom. 

Dad's also decided to accept treatment - radio wave therapy and chemo injected directly into the tumor.  Chemo handled this way and with the particular mix is not supposed to cause nausea.  The treatments won't increase his time, but will make him much more comfortable.  The longer he's able to do for himself, the happier he'll be.  When Dad's not happy, nobody is happy.

There's a lot to be done, but for the moment all is well.  In some ways, things are better than they were before this last crisis.

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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #21 on: September 16, 2006, 12:51:36 PM »
Sorry about your Dad.
Happy for you and your Dad everyone else, that things calmed down
and everyone came to their senses.
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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #22 on: September 16, 2006, 12:58:34 PM »
I've been thinking of you girl.

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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #23 on: September 16, 2006, 02:12:49 PM »
Oh good, some better news.

I know there's not much I can say to help but I am thinking of you and the sadness you are experiencing.  I trust that your family will continue to support each other and stick together during this trying time. You sure need each other. Poor mom too. I just can't imagine what she is going through either.

You and your family is on my prayer list.

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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #24 on: September 20, 2006, 11:10:10 AM »
Every day, give him a hug and tell him how much you love him. life is so fragile.

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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #25 on: September 20, 2006, 02:22:05 PM »
Thanks Lou . . . . I've been doing that almost all my life.  Oh and he told me the other day he wants me to give his cat a loving home . . . she's a gorgeous calico purebred maine coon.  Hope he hangs in a long time tho as she adores him.

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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #26 on: September 20, 2006, 05:14:13 PM »
Hi Teresa,
You take good care of your dad and his maine coon cat.  Someday, when my kids are gone I'm going to have a maine coon cat. They are so cool.
The best to you and your dad.

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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #27 on: September 21, 2006, 12:34:58 AM »
I am so glad to hear there is a little brightness in your life and your dad's. You remain in my thoughts
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Re: Bad news on the doorstep . . . .
« Reply #28 on: September 21, 2006, 01:40:04 AM »
Me too. Always...

Sounds like a beautiful cat.

 

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