So many here DO have kind hearts...Thank you

Thank you truly to all of you who have shown me compassion and support in these days of my dad entering hospice. It means SO much. I've been sad, mad and scared, daily.

He's only 72 and while that is a long life it makes me sad because he may have had several more years. And it makes me MAD he could not receive chemo, Bec when the cancer is an aggressive type, it wreaks havoc on the body as is, and chemo leads to infection and even death for many. We thought he could try to fight it with treatment but unfortunately he has the aggressive type of Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma. 😟

I'm spending each day holding his hand, watching a show for a few minutes, and remembering past memories. Now he's begun saying non sensical things. It's heartbreaking. But can still talk lightly every so often. I hope we get even a few more days together.Thank you again for you kind hearts, truly. ♥🫂🌸

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Levenrack · 46-50, M

Glad to see you're doing okay with it, and working through it. Talking definitely helps with the process.

My father got colon cancer about 3 years ago, and was able to stave it off, luckily. I was fairly hopeful that effective communication at the start was a significant contributor to the outcome (early detection, health system, and getting us evolved early), not only for ourselves but also for his well-being and treatment, which he handled well.

Just hang in there, and try to keep the positive jujus flowing. That's all that could be asked of you, as you continue moving forward. 😌

Baybreeze · 41-45, F

@Levenrack I'm glad your dad was able to treat it, that's such a relief. That's the part I'm having the most trouble with when I visit. Watching his skin get even more edema fluid daily, purple bruises, and I just think, I wish chemo could have been an option. But they were staunch that it generally will kill someone sooner with aggressive cancer, than the cancer naturally. But I'm letting him know we love him daily. I hope it means something. Ty again.