Swati,

Ditto what Joanna said. The hospice people said sometimes the patient needs to hear from their loved ones that it is okay for them to let go. Even through their pain, they try to hold on for the sake of their family. Make no mistake, it will be one of the hardest things you ever do, but to tell your Dad that it is okay to let go may be the most loving thing you can do for him.

Rosie

Was primary caregiver to my daughter Heather who had stage IV base of tongue SCC w/ primary recurrence. Original diagnosis August 21st, 2002. Primary recurrence March 18th, 2003. Died October 6th, 2003.