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THE ONCOLOGIST SAYS NO MORE CHEMO
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Sep 12, 2012 - 12:59 am
Hi All The dilemma is increasing and the oncologist from Stanford has refused chemo for my sister, 33, with EC stage four. Now we really do not know where to go from here...whether to take a second opinion, what shall we do? She was ready to give chemo ten days back and today even when her vitals were matching the standards of chemo she decided not to go ahead with chemo. It has disappointed my sister who was keen to go ahead with it...alas! |
Joined: Aug 2010
Hi Bawa
I don't post much to this board, but do read often.
I replied to your post titled "Caregiver dilemma-to cry or not to cry" about Hospice for your dear sister.
Maybe you have read it already, but in case you missed it, I want you to know about a wonderful hospice in your area.
Our family has used them for two family members. For my mother in law last year and then for my dear mom this year. Although we did use them for mom before this year.
The hospice is so caring and helpful. If anyone in my family ever needs hospice again, they will be the ones I call. There are many other hospice in the bay area, but I truly believe that this is one of the best, in my opinion, the Best!.
Please feel free to PM me if you have any questions about our experience with hospice. Im happy to talk with you any time.
Your sister is always free to have a second opinion, but it can only help her and all of you to have hospice on board now. So many folks wait till the very end to bring hospice in. They are ready and able to help now.
My mom was in their hospice for almost two years, but then got so much better she no longer needed them. Then this year we new it was time to call them again, and they were with my mom and all of us till her last breath.
Prayers for your sister and all of you,
Lisha
The hospice is: VITAS Innovative Hospice care of california 1-866-418-4827
They also have a website.
Joined: Jan 2010