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Hospice Called

amcp
amcp CSN Member Posts: 251 Member
edited March 2014 in Colorectal Cancer #1
I read in the background more than I post but you all have been such a support to me whenever I do post. My husband has fought this terrible monster for 4 long years. He had his colostomy in 9/06, 2007 stoma repair, 2 plus years chemo, sent to Vanderbilt in 12/08, 4 % of right lung removed 2/09, 75 % of right lobe of liver removed along with part of diaphram in 4/09 and has been through 3 Phase 1 clinical trials. Now he can no longer stand or walk and has been turned over to hospice. Pain is under control right now even though he has gone from 20 mg twice a day with 10 mg breakthrough pain meds every 4, now after two weeks he is up to 60 mg twice a day with the breakthrough pain med available every four. It is not looking good and I am sorry to give you another person losing his fight with the monster but I have become to think of you as friends and family. We share the good and the bad. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers...Love you all and keep each of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Anna (Frank's wife)
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  • HollyID
    HollyID CSN Member Posts: 946 Member
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    Anna...
    You're right... We share the good and the bad and that's because we're family.

    Frank will definitely be in my prayers and thoughts for a painless passing as he nears the end of his journey. God Bless you for being a selfless caregiver. My thoughts and prayers go to you as well.

    Love and Hugs,

    Holly
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  • coolvdub
    coolvdub CSN Member Posts: 408 Member
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    HollyID said:

    Anna...
    You're right... We share the good and the bad and that's because we're family.

    Frank will definitely be in my prayers and thoughts for a painless passing as he nears the end of his journey. God Bless you for being a selfless caregiver. My thoughts and prayers go to you as well.

    Love and Hugs,

    Holly

    So sorry
    Anna,

    Thanks for sharing the news with us, yes it is bad. But like Holly said we have to share the good and the bad, thats what family does. I so sorry that Frank seems to be losing the battle. I wish you both peace and comfort during this trying time. I will add Frank and you to my prayers.

    Don
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  • idlehunters
    idlehunters CSN Member Posts: 1,787 Member
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    HollyID said:

    Anna...
    You're right... We share the good and the bad and that's because we're family.

    Frank will definitely be in my prayers and thoughts for a painless passing as he nears the end of his journey. God Bless you for being a selfless caregiver. My thoughts and prayers go to you as well.

    Love and Hugs,

    Holly

    Oh Anna!!
    Sending you a PM

    Jennie
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  • Luv2lunch
    Luv2lunch CSN Member Posts: 270
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    Anna,
    I'm so sorry about
    Anna,
    I'm so sorry about your husband. Please know you both will be in our thoughts and prayers tonight.
    Sincerely,
    Linda and Ellie
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  • pepebcn
    pepebcn CSN Member Posts: 6,331 Member
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    idlehunters said:

    Oh Anna!!
    Sending you a PM

    Jennie

    Anna l feel so sorry
    Sending you all my prayers!
    Hugs from Barcelona!
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  • Buzzard
    Buzzard CSN Member Posts: 3,043 Member
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    Luv2lunch said:

    Anna,
    I'm so sorry about
    Anna,
    I'm so sorry about your husband. Please know you both will be in our thoughts and prayers tonight.
    Sincerely,
    Linda and Ellie

    Anna and Frank
    I do know that the surgeon at Vandy that did Franks work is absolutely brilliant, and that I too had surgery from the same surgeon just earlier this month. He is a great surgeon and he has helped me regain another facet of life, just as Frank has done, as will I and many others. I wish the best for you both, I have come to know you both through here and through common hospitals and Drs. and wishful in hoping that peace surrounds the both of you in the coming times. Take solace in knowing that although we may not live forever, we are however assuring that through each surgery, through each blood draw and each test done, gets us closer to the time where someday some mother or dad will say,"if not for the people before us where would our childrens plight be without their sacrifice".....That keeps me smiling and content simply in the things I may have had a hand in aiding, and extra bit of tissue or an extra mm of blood that perhaps might be the little piece that makes history some day...That is my solace, and that is what will take me through if and when it is time for my journey to come to a close...
    Although we have never met in person, I love you both, and will continue to do so forever. You are my family, I have just had a special bond to the two of you......God Bless you both....Clift
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  • AnneCan
    AnneCan CSN Member Posts: 3,673 Member
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    Anna
    I am sorry to hear this + will keep you + Frank in my thoughts.
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  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 CSN Member Posts: 5,044 Member
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    Praying for you
    Oh, Anna. I'm so sorry to hear this about Frank. I will be praying for both of you. He's had such a hard fight, and you have been right there with him. I'm very sorry.

    *hugs*
    Gail
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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties CSN Member Posts: 3,364 Member
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    So sorry
    Dear Anna,

    It sounds like you and your dear Frank have done all possible in the fight against this terrible disease.

    I hope that Frank can be pain free.

    You are both in my thoughts and prayers,

    Marie who loves kitties
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  • Lori-S
    Lori-S CSN Member Posts: 1,277 Member
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    Anna
    I am sorry to hear of your difficult time. I hope that Frank's pain continues to be managed and am glad that you will have hospice there to help. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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  • Nana b
    Nana b CSN Member Posts: 3,030 Member
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    Lori-S said:

    Anna
    I am sorry to hear of your difficult time. I hope that Frank's pain continues to be managed and am glad that you will have hospice there to help. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers.

    Blessings, so sorry to hear
    Blessings, so sorry to hear this! Take care of your self!
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  • ktlcs
    ktlcs CSN Member Posts: 358
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    Nana b said:

    Blessings, so sorry to hear
    Blessings, so sorry to hear this! Take care of your self!

    Anna
    I am so sorry to read this post. I lost my husband to this beast 2 months ago. It sounds as if your husband fought valiantly. I pray for you that if it is his time he may be peaceful and pain free

    Kathy
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  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 CSN Member Posts: 6,744 Member
    #14
    Sorry
    So sorry that he (both of you) are going through this. Hoping that he remains pain free. Praying for you both.

    Kim
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  • 462lt
    462lt CSN Member Posts: 117
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    Annabelle41415 said:

    Sorry
    So sorry that he (both of you) are going through this. Hoping that he remains pain free. Praying for you both.

    Kim

    Sorry
    I am sorry for the both of you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Laura
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  • KathiM
    KathiM CSN Member Posts: 8,028 Member
    #16
    Both of you....
    are in my prayers....

    warm, loving hugs,
    Kathi
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  • Paula G.
    Paula G. CSN Member Posts: 596
    #17
    I have read your posts
    I have read your posts before. I am so sorry to hear this news. It is a monster! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Anna, take care of you also. Love Paula
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  • just4Brooks
    just4Brooks CSN Member Posts: 980 Member
    #18
    Cancer Sucks!!

    Cancer Sucks!!
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  • Fight for my love
    Fight for my love CSN Member Posts: 1,522 Member
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    Anna and Frank,you both are
    Anna and Frank,you both are in my prayers.When I joined this forum last June for my husband,I got lots of hope,courage and strengh by reading your "about me",so I could walk through this journey with my husband.You both are heros in my heart.Take care.
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  • mommyof2kds
    mommyof2kds CSN Member Posts: 519
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    Fight for my love said:

    Anna and Frank,you both are
    Anna and Frank,you both are in my prayers.When I joined this forum last June for my husband,I got lots of hope,courage and strengh by reading your "about me",so I could walk through this journey with my husband.You both are heros in my heart.Take care.

    God bless. sending prayers
    God bless. sending prayers your way. Hugs.. Petrina
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  • pepebcn
    pepebcn CSN Member Posts: 6,331 Member
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    mommyof2kds said:

    God bless. sending prayers
    God bless. sending prayers your way. Hugs.. Petrina

    my prayers
    for you both!
    Hugs.
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