The final battlehttps://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/the_final_battle/atomTelligent Community (Build: 12.1.2.21912)2010-10-06T15:13:31ZThe end has comehttps://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/the_final_battle/posts/the-end-has-come2010-10-07T21:51:35Z2010-10-07T21:51:35Z<p>Thank you everyone for your love & support. Pablo passed away at 8.30 this morning, The end was very peaceful and he did not suffer. I am greatly relieved that his battle is over. This time last year he lay in intensive care for five weeks; his body never fully recovered. The hospital has been truly marvellous. It became our second home - 14 times he was admitted in his 19 month fight - and today I had visits from cleaners, porters, nurses & doctors who had all got to know us & admired Pablo's spirit. They came & hugged & cried & made me feel so blessed, so proud. This site has been a wonderful place of support & I hail each & every one of you, each in your own way touched by this fearsome disease. I pray that you may all find strength & love. Thanks to you all xxx</p><div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="https://community.macmillan.org.uk/aggbug?PostID=373985&AppID=31184&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">Former Memberhttps://community.macmillan.org.uk/members/formermemberThe end is nigh...https://community.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-blogs/b/the_final_battle/posts/the-end-is-nigh2010-10-06T13:13:31Z2010-10-06T13:13:31Z<p>Pablo took a turn for the worse overnight. After getting increasingly congested over the last couple of days, his breathing worsened as his lungs filled with fluid. Three weeks after admission to hospital following a fall at home at 5am, leading to a cracked rib & 4 stitches in a head wound, we enter the final phase.</p>
<p>I feel that the greatest gift I can give Pablo is a peaceful ending. To that end, with the great help & support of our wonderful oncologist, he is now deeply sedated, to ease his suffering. He estimates that we may be only hours from the end, perhaps a week at the most. Pablo has been so strong it wouldn't surprise me if he beats the odds. But I will remain here, at his bedside, typing laboriously with one hand while the other hand holds his, as I keep in touch with the world.</p>
<p>My thanks to everyone here, for the knowledge, wisdom, advice & support that has sustained me through this long 19 month battle. Our son & daughter, 20 & 18 will soon lose their Daddy. I will lose my husband of 22 years & with it the dream of us growing old together. What a fearsome beast this cancer is. </p>
<p>Sending strength to all out there who are battling or grieving. Special strength to Leisha as she approaches a similar phase.</p>
<p>Love to you all,</p>
<p>Liz xxxx</p>
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