Hosparus is with us now

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nancyann3
nancyann3 Member Posts: 173 Member
in Esophageal Cancer #1
We were admitted into hosparus today. Seems like they will be a great help to us. We havent met any nurses yet, just admitions nurse. Steve still isnt sure if he will try more chemo. His rad finished today. Pain seems to have increased since rad, but hoping that is just from the rad and will improve. We are leaving our options open reguarding treatment. One day at a time.

I know from the caregiver side, I feel somewhat releaved. They will save me a lot of the leg work.

Nancy

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  • BMGky
    BMGky Member Posts: 621
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    Hope you both get some rest
    Don't have any answers, but we do have prayers. Prayers for you, Steve and your family. Hope his pain eases up soon.
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    You are in our thoughts
    We hope you and your family get some expert help and caregiving with hospice. They are a great resource.
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    I am so glad you and Steve are getting help
    Nancy,

    Dealing with the pain management issues that Steve has takes people with real expertise in this area. I am so glad that you and Steve are receiving this much needed assistance from people who have the skill and compassion to provide the help you need.

    Best Regards and Prayers.

    Paul Adams
    McCormick, South Carolina
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    Nancy,
    I too am very new to Hosparus. We've only had them in for about two weeks, but they have taken some stress and worry off of me dealing with my dad's care. Pain Management is so much easier with them. And they will be there for you too. Please tell them exactly what you and Steve need, They will walk this journey with you and make it a little easier. Best of luck my thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Valerie
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    Hspice is great i went
    Hspice is great i went through it with my dad sisiter and mom and it was a good choice especially for the family support my prayers are with you good luck onyour journey take one day at a time and enjoy each one as much as you can ther always seems to be something I learned sitting with my dad sister and mom and have cherished those days Meg
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    nancyann3 Member Posts: 173 Member
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    Thank you
    Thanks to all of you for your kind words. I had always heard good things from hospice, but never realized how much they offer.

    Come to find out, our nurse lives close to us, so if steve needed something or was having a problem, while I am at work, my kids can call and she could probably get here faster then me. Thats a big relief to me.
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    Thank you
    Thanks to all of you for your kind words. I had always heard good things from hospice, but never realized how much they offer.

    Come to find out, our nurse lives close to us, so if steve needed something or was having a problem, while I am at work, my kids can call and she could probably get here faster then me. Thats a big relief to me.
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    Thank you
    Thanks to all of you for your kind words. I had always heard good things from hospice, but never realized how much they offer.

    Come to find out, our nurse lives close to us, so if steve needed something or was having a problem, while I am at work, my kids can call and she could probably get here faster then me. Thats a big relief to me.
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    nancyann3 said:

    Thank you
    Thanks to all of you for your kind words. I had always heard good things from hospice, but never realized how much they offer.

    Come to find out, our nurse lives close to us, so if steve needed something or was having a problem, while I am at work, my kids can call and she could probably get here faster then me. Thats a big relief to me.

    Hi Nancy
    How is the home care going? I think of you and your Steve daily.
    Jo-Ann
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    jojoshort said:

    Hi Nancy
    How is the home care going? I think of you and your Steve daily.
    Jo-Ann

    Thanks Jo
    We havent had to use hosparus to much yet. But just knowing they are there means a lot. Our nurse called us Friday just to see if we needed anything before the weekend. Thought that was so nice.

    Hope all is calm for you as well.

    Thanks for asking
    Nancy

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