Charm,
I'm really so sorry to hear the update on your husband. I can relate to your situation. Being told that a loved one should go into palliative care can be a bit of a shock. I felt as though I had the wind knocked out of me and pretty much felt like passing out. I did, however, take your attitude and made the most of the time. I'm sure others have said this to you already, but you really need to take care of yourself too. I can't stress that enough. Take advantage of the help that hospice offers you as a caregiver. They have wonderful support for both the patient and family.
You are in my thoughts.
All my best,
D
Mom's caregvr. DDS failed to dx 01/03. Dx Stg IV SCC 05/03. Induct. chemo, IMRT, 5FU, H, Iressa, Neck disect, radiation. Dad's caregvr. Dx 01/04 Ext. Stg SCLC. Mets to liver/bone 08/04. Died 11/12/04. Mom tongue CA dx 06/13, hemiglossectomy (80% removed) 08/13. Clean margins and nodes, but PNI. 6/15/15: Tongue CA at base of remnant tongue. Declined further tx; hospice.
Died 10/13/15. What a long and difficult journey.
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