Posted on 06/21/2007 3:58:40 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler
My father has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and has three to six months to live. He is 82 years old.
Jeff, your father, you, and all the family and friends have my prayers for peace, comfort, and blessings.
My husband died last month of cancer, he wanted to stay out of the hospital and be at home, we were able to do that with the help of hospice and family.
The end of life is an amazing adventure, many tears, much love, and a few laughs, too.
God bless and keep you all.
Hospice is a God send, and they are wonderful people who are there his help manage his pain and suport the family.
sw
Yes, our local hospital’s hospice made a huge difference. For one thing, they provided ALL the medications he needed, they went and picked them up, and they delivered them to the house. Ditto with IVs, o2, housekeeping help, and 24 hrs a day nurse on call to talk with about any questions/problems.
A nurse came every day, she wasn’t bossy, she was just friendly and gave real help.
One humorous thing—Hub wanted to have a beer, but was taking so many pain meds—he asked the hospice nurse if he could have a beer, and she said, any time you want. It was 10 in the morning, he walked to the fridge and got his favorite. After that, we always kept a fresh cold one at his bedside, just dumped them out when they got warm. He didn’t drink but a sip or two, but he wanted it, and he got it.
Another great thing: We got him a big, soft leather covered recliner to sleep in. He was most comfortable sitting up a little, and this way, he didn’t have to feel like he was in bed when he got a visitor. He stayed in it 24/7, it was easier for him to breathe that way.
You can have your choice of hospice in most instances, ours was a lovely group of mostly prolife religious nurses who readily shared prayers with us, cried with me, and continued support after he passed away.
Prayers for your father and family.
Their ability to manage pain is better than having to call a Doctor. They are ANGELS..sw
Jeff my prayers are with you and your family. My father had the same disease.
Prayers up for your father, your family and the doctors treating your father.
Same here. (Hug) God bless, FRiend.
Prayers sent. So sorry
I’m so sorry about your father. My husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer too. He lived for two years after the diagnosis.
I’ll be keeping you, your father, and all your family in prayer.
In this month of “father’s” day, in particular, I will offer prayers for his comfort, restoral of health if possible, and comfort from his pain and the emotional pain you bear.
Prayers that God will be with him.
Sorry about the bad news. Prayers for your father and family. Treasure each and every day together.
Prayers up!
Jeff,
My family will be praying for your father and your family to receive the healing and peace of Jesus Christ in this difficult time.
We are so very sorry. We hope he does not suffer. We hope he goes quickly so he does not suffer. Make the most of your time. Memories, laughs, all the things shared by all of you over the years. My God hold your dear dad in His loving hands and carry him peacefully to heaven.
Praers
May Jesus bless you and your father.
Prayers for you and your father.
Prayers for healing, peace and courage.
I’m very sorry to hear about your father. I recently lost mine; he was gone six months after diagnosis. Has your father been given any treatment at all? One doctor may say 3-6 months, but another might say 3-6 years.
May your father enjoy the rest of his life in peace and comfort surrounded by his loved ones.
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