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Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 939 | Lori,
If his nutrition is compromised, this can also be a "sugar" related issue. Blood sugar issues can cause lots of dementia type behaviors.
I am so sorry...this has got to be so hard. I know you said he is opting for no treatment but how about supportive measures such as proper pain meds and fluids and food supplements?
Deb..caregiver to husband, age 63 at diagnosis, former smoker who quit in 1997.
DIAGNOSIS: 6/26/07 SCC right tonsil/BOT T4N0M0
TREATMENT START: 8/9/07 cisplatin/taxol X 7..IMRT twice daily X 31.5.
TREATMENT END: 10/1/07
PEG OUT: 1/08
PORT OUT: 4/09
FOLLOWUP: Now only annual exams. ALL CLEAR!
Passed away 1/7/17 RIP Bill
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