Ina Im very sorry to hear about the latest update on Joyce. Poor thing has been thru so much already. To me it sounds like she has made her decision to not have any more treatment. Without treatment this will only get progressively worse.

Im not sure what is offered in her country. Here in the US we have hospice to help with a persons end of life issues. Here its ok to call them well in advance to help with the patient. Ive heard this is very comforting and invaluable to both the patient and the family involved.

As always, wishing you and Joyce all the best.


Christine
SCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44
2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07
-65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr
Clear PET 1/08
4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I
surg 4/16/08 clr marg
215 HBO dives
3/09 teeth out, trismus
7/2/09 recur, Stg IV
8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy
3wks medicly inducd coma
2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit
PICC line IV antibx 8 mo
10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg
OC 3x in 3 years
very happy to be alive smile