My Dad's Battle is almost over

Shanty
Shanty Member Posts: 12
edited March 2014 in Esophageal Cancer #1
I wanted to give everyone an update on my Dad. His battle with this mean nasty disease is almost over. The last post that I made I said that Dad finished his chemo and radiation was looking to have surgery, but spots were found on his liver. The spots did prove to be cancer. Three days after receiving that news, my Dad started falling when he would walk, now he is completely paralyzed from the waist down. The cancer has spread to his spine and has attacked the nerves. Hospice was called in Friday, they are giving him 10 palliative radiation treatments to the spine, to help ease the pain. Dad is down to 100 pounds, his thinking is becoming altered, he's not remembering alot.

This battle of esophageal cancer came quick and appears to be going to take him quick.
My prayers go out to everyone here and anyone who battles this nasty disease.
I will keep you all updated, thanks for all the prayers and support that I have received.

Shantel

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  • paul61
    paul61 Member Posts: 1,392 Member
    #2
    So sorry to hear the sad news about your father
    Shantel,

    I am sorry to hear the news about your father. My prayers will be with him and you and your family as hospice works to make his last days with us as comfortable as possible.

    He is fortunate to have his loving family around him at this time.

    Paul Adams
    AKA: "paul61"
    McCormick, South Carolina
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  • K_ann1015
    K_ann1015 Member Posts: 500
    #4
    Oh Shantel...
    I am so sorry
    Oh Shantel...
    I am so sorry to hear this news. It is shocking how quickly this disease can take our loved ones from us. It makes me mad! Just know though, that your dad knows you guys care and will be there for him. some how we will have to band together to make a difference with EC and the havoc it wreaks.
    prayers for less pain for your dad and peace/comfort for you and your family
    kim
  • Donna70
    Donna70 Member Posts: 852 Member
    #5
    K_ann1015 said:

    Oh Shantel...
    I am so sorry
    Oh Shantel...
    I am so sorry to hear this news. It is shocking how quickly this disease can take our loved ones from us. It makes me mad! Just know though, that your dad knows you guys care and will be there for him. some how we will have to band together to make a difference with EC and the havoc it wreaks.
    prayers for less pain for your dad and peace/comfort for you and your family
    kim

    Sorry Shantel
    Hi Shantel,
    As you said, this EC sure can move quickly. I am sorry for what you and your family are going thru but glad you are there for your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and hopes that God will give your Dad a peaceful time with you all. take care, prayers always,
    Donna70
  • cfight
    cfight Member Posts: 69
    #6
    I am so sorry to hear your
    I am so sorry to hear your news. My thoughts go out to your family during this challenging time.

    Take care,

    Carolyn
  • unclaw2002
    unclaw2002 Member Posts: 599
    #7
    Shantel,
    I am so sorry to
    Shantel,

    I am so sorry to hear your news. This really is a horrible cancer. I hope you and your family are able to have special moments with your dad and have the oppotunity to be there for him. Perhaps the pain drugs are making him seem forgetful or altered - when my dad was in the hospital and my dad was receiving heavy pain meds and was confused and dazed my mom asked the nurses to try reducing my dad's meds if it didn't create pain, they did reduce the meds somewhat and his thinking became clear again and the pain was managed at a lower level of meds. Perhaps you can try that . . . see if your dad gets clearer and doesn't need quite that much pain medication.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

    Best,
    Cindy
  • dragonflymom
    dragonflymom Member Posts: 46
    #8
    I'm so sorry to hear this
    I'm so sorry to hear this news. You and your family will be in my prayers. Hugs to you during this time.

    Amy
  • Tina Blondek
    Tina Blondek Member Posts: 1,500 Member
    #9
    God Bless You
    Shantel
    May god bring you and your family peace at this difficult time. Please know that you and your family have done everything possible for your dad. My dad passed in March. He also had ec with mets to the liver. His legs became weak, he could no longer walk. I know where you are right now, I have just been there. It does get easier as time goes on. It is actually a blessing when this battle is finally over. They will no longer be in pain, or be suffering. They will be in a much better place. Keep in touch. Prayers continue for you all.
    Tina

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