Something Has Just Happened That.........?!


Question: Something Has Just Happened That!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!?
has left me speechless!.

My mother is 87 years young!. She has always been healthy, active, got regular check-ups, never been in a hospital (just to have her kids), never smoked and ate good!. Her weight was 114 pounds when this happened!. She lives alone!.

About 2 months ago I talked to her and she told me she had a twinge under her left ribcage that wouldn't go away!. Other than that she felt fine!. Went to the doctor and was told she had pancreatic cancer(stage 2)!. No one in our family has had cancer!. Everyone was shocked!. She had a small dosage of chemo(twice) which left her weak, unable to eat and bad stomach cramps!. The doctor stopped the chemo, gave her some pain medication and she has been at home!.

Now, June 4, 2008, her bowels have been locked for almost two weeks and she is down to 80 some pounds!. They will put her in the hospital tomorrow to try and monitor the bowel blockage!.

I know it's probably over for her, but I just can't believe this!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Sounds just like my 83 yr old mom!. She's been having stomach problems since around Christmas!. In February, she had a bowel blockage and had surgery!. That's when they found the cancer!. It had already started to spread, so the Dr sewed her up and said there was nothing they could do!. She's already lost quite abit of weight, and wasn't healthy enough for chemo!.
At her appointment in March the Oncologist told her she had around 2-3 months left!.
On April 1, we put her in a hospice house!. Good thing too, as she has had alot of problems, and could never have managed on her own ( we live about 6 hrs away)
She's still alive, but not doing well!. We honestly can't believe she's still here!. She eats only afew bites here & there, sips at her coffee/juice, is down to about 55 lbs (or maybe lower now) She's also had alot of problems with the pain!. Two days ago they switched her pain medication!. Instead of going through the IV, she now wears a patch that has helped alot!. However, we have noticed that she's not getting out of bed much anymore, and is sleeping most of the time!.
I think when it gets to the end, everyone concerned is just wanting it to be over!. It is really tough watching someone you love suffer, and I'm sure it's alot tougher on my mom!.
Just spend as much time as possible with your mom, and let her know how much you love her!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

yeah it is unbelieveable!.
but then again not!.!.!.think of how many chemicals and pollution surounds us daily!. chemicals and pollution we eAT and breath!. and also all the radiation we are exposed to!. all these factors might seem unimportant but actually play a big role in our lives!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I am so so sorry about the situation you are currently in!. This is not an easy thing to go through!. Unfortunatly even if someone lives a healthy life style they cant excape some things!. Its really not fair!. Just hope for the best and enjoy the time you have with her!. I m sorry!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Pancreatic cancer is very bad!. Much younger folks have died from it!. I am so sorry to hear of this pain in your life!. I lost my dad in 2005 from leukemia!. He seemed to go from his usual self to a shadow in just moments!. Thanks to God I haven't suffered the loss of a child; losing my dad was hard enough!. But he knew when it was his time!. He planned everything the last week of his life for his funeral--songs, people he wanted there, even wanted the service on Saturday!. He was 65, a minister to God all his life!.

It hurts me now to tell this to you!. But listen to your mother!. Talk to her about everything, everything you ever wanted to know about her life!. She will know when her time is short!. Even though it hurts!. she will tell you what she feels!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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