Western
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Well, found out he may have 2 weeks! He has been getting weak and all that has been done for him is routine "test". My mother (an RN), did some online research based on his symptoms and promptly took him to the ER and demanded some test. Sure enough they found a tumor in his pancreas. The tumor is operable, but the Docs said at this piont he is to weak to go through the surgery, not malignant.
He has lost his appetite completely and wont eat much, they tried the feed "pik", but said it wasn't enough. They gave him 2 options. 1. stay at the hospital and see if he improves, but they where doubtful 2. Go home. He choose to go home.
The story is longer, but the endgame will be the same. Had it been diagnosed while he was strong, he could have had the surgery. (Cancer surgeon told me this personally) My mom is superbly upset at his MD, seems the Tumor showed up 6 months ago at 6cm and is now at 26cm, but nothing was said at the time, or up until the ER docs discovered it.
Louis is 76, retired after 36 years at the same place. always an active sort. It saddens me for him and my mother. He is home now and she is doing what she can to help him stay comfortable, ( He actually is eating some)
It's sad to watch a proud man wither away.
Cant say enough how you must be your own advocate when it comes to your and loved ones health.
This year has not been to good thus far.
He has lost his appetite completely and wont eat much, they tried the feed "pik", but said it wasn't enough. They gave him 2 options. 1. stay at the hospital and see if he improves, but they where doubtful 2. Go home. He choose to go home.
The story is longer, but the endgame will be the same. Had it been diagnosed while he was strong, he could have had the surgery. (Cancer surgeon told me this personally) My mom is superbly upset at his MD, seems the Tumor showed up 6 months ago at 6cm and is now at 26cm, but nothing was said at the time, or up until the ER docs discovered it.
Louis is 76, retired after 36 years at the same place. always an active sort. It saddens me for him and my mother. He is home now and she is doing what she can to help him stay comfortable, ( He actually is eating some)
It's sad to watch a proud man wither away.
Cant say enough how you must be your own advocate when it comes to your and loved ones health.
This year has not been to good thus far.