the news we didn't want

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monday came. It was the longest day waiting for a 4.15pm appointment.

As a doctor, does it ever get easier to tell someone that the treatment hasn't worked?

Unfortunately, my husbands cancer has worsened. The existing tumours have doubled in size and are pressing against the wall of the oesophagus which itself has thickened. There are more lymph glands infected and now the liver too. All of this whilst on chemoradiotherapy. It beggers belief.

There is very little treatment available. Talk of inserting a stent asap as his eating is almost non existant.

We hope to keep the news away from the children until christmas has been. How do you tell the children? This is our weakness.

We are holding things together pretty well, always have. My wondreful husband has so much strength and determination. This is now about concentrating energies on making the most of the time we have rather than on getting better.

Its hard to pin the medics down to time but we are talking long months rather than years.

 

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Dear cookie

    Im so sorry for what you are going through. Its a very hard journey. Take one day at a time and enjoy every day.

    Love Teresa

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Cookie,

    No one knows what the future holds. It is a long journey. I send you my strength support and Love.

    Hope all goes well and your  Dad improves.

    Take care and be safe Big Hugs Love Sarsfield.xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I too am sending you my strength and support.

    Having experienced what you are going through myself my heart aches for you both.

    Take each minute each hour each day and make as many memories as you can.

    Think about the here and now and not about the future.

    Don't waste your energy on what will be but what is.

    Good Luck Love Julie X

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Just so sorry to read your news !!!  also sending strength and support to you and your family . Take care and keep strong !!

    love Maxine xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I admire you both and have the deepest sympathy for your situation.  God bless you.  Cathy XXX