I had to call the Hospice nurse, Missy, this morning. She suggested I talk to Larry's oncologist, Dr. Paul. I did this. I explained to her about the lumps and how rapidly they seem to be growing. I went into detail regarding the larger one of the three which is extended over his spine by a good 2 inches now. The old sacral wound from 2003 is getting deeper (about 3/4 of an inch now). I asked Dr. Paul what to expect now that the cancer seems to have spread so rapidly. We are hoping his intestines won't burst due to the rectum being blocked, although there is some leakage. We are trying to induce a bowel movement with MOM and another laxative called Miralax.
His pain patches are now being changed every 2 days instead of 3, and the dosage has increased from 75mcg to 100mcg.
The dreaded topic came up about remaining time. Dr. Paul said we are no longer talking months, only weeks. I have relayed all this information to Larry because he wants to stop his dialysis and go peacefully. Dr. Paul said she didn't want to sound morbid, but at least he does have that option. His goal has always been to make it to his 61st birthday - the 21st of this month - since being told 2 months ago that he "maybe has 6 months". Dr. Paul seems to think that's likely. Needless to say, this news has been another jolt to both of us. Larry is taking it well and is even on his computer as I type this playing Mah-Jong.
His pain patches are now being changed every 2 days instead of 3, and the dosage has increased from 75mcg to 100mcg.
The dreaded topic came up about remaining time. Dr. Paul said we are no longer talking months, only weeks. I have relayed all this information to Larry because he wants to stop his dialysis and go peacefully. Dr. Paul said she didn't want to sound morbid, but at least he does have that option. His goal has always been to make it to his 61st birthday - the 21st of this month - since being told 2 months ago that he "maybe has 6 months". Dr. Paul seems to think that's likely. Needless to say, this news has been another jolt to both of us. Larry is taking it well and is even on his computer as I type this playing Mah-Jong.
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Oh, Canice. Bless you both at this time. I'll think of you both often.
:o(
Thank you so much for sending out this blog address. I'll keep both of you in my thoughts and prayers.
I thought I'd share this herb with you:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psyllium
It helps regulate and may help where laxatives won't. The only thing you have to do when you take it is drink a whole glass of water. I've taken it and recommend it to friends all the time.
I take a lot of herbs and if you have any questions at all email me.
oh honey. *hugs* and love to you both. I can't even imagine how hard this is for both of you, and I hope that knowing there are people thinking of you both at this time can be some sort of comfort.
Blessings and light to you both, and peace when the time comes.
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