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    DH's thorasic aneurysm remains virtually unchanged since last year. It is slightly larger, but "stable". His chest xray however showed 2 small tumors, one on each lung, that may be lung cancer. We will watch them and have a chest xray every 3 months, to determine a lung biopsy. Well, you all know how I feel about putting my sweet DH under anesthesia, so here I go again. Please say a prayer for us, if you're so inclined. I'm done! Love you all!
    • CommentAuthorJanet
    • CommentTimeAug 16th 2010
     
    Diane, I'm so sorry. Given your feelings about anesthesia, I wonder if there is a reason to do the chest xrays. What horrible decisions we all face!
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    I am so sorry to hear this news, Diane. I would suppose knowing what the lesions are on the lungs would serve to assist in whatever comfort care might be needed. I can surely understand how you feel about the anesthesia. Prayers going up...
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      CommentAuthormoorsb*
    • CommentTimeAug 17th 2010
     
    I know that I do not want DW to go thru the full experience of AD and starve to death. She does not want that either. We all will have to face death, it may be a blessing or answer to prayers, I know in our case it would be.
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    Diane I am so sorry for another crisis in your life
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    DianeV: It amazes me how often someone will post something that is so relevant to what I am facing at the same time.

    My DW is a cancer patient (NHL) and we discontinued chemo when she was placed in Feb. This past weekend, she had some rectal bleeding and a lymph node popped up in her groin area. I had discussed this with our children and said that we would no longer treat the cancer, but, I am sure having trouble with that decision now. I am hurting over this, but, she isn't if that makes sense.

    I will pray for your comfort and blessings. Please say a little prayer on my behalf when you can.

    Thanks for writing.
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      CommentAuthorJudithKB*
    • CommentTimeAug 17th 2010
     
    So sad....my prayers are with all of you that have to make these terrible decisions and watch your love ones slowly slip away.
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    no treatmet will be my option as well. Bluedaze, not really a crisis, just another day....sigh
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    Diane-pderhaps not a crisis-but another painful decision.
    • CommentAuthorZibby*
    • CommentTimeAug 17th 2010
     
    No treatment is our choice, too. Not facing it now, but decision's made for the future. Prayers for you, Dean, and others working with this decision now.
    • CommentAuthorJan K
    • CommentTimeAug 17th 2010
     
    Sometimes I think that even someone with the wisdom of Solomon would have trouble with the decisions that caregivers have to make.

    Diane V and Dean Haywood, my thoughts are with you both.
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    Thanks to all of you kind people. I would only like to add that the decision was a lot easier back in Feb when we weren't having the symptons than it is now. We will go the the Onc tomorrow for labs and have a follow up appt on Oct 5.
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    I'd like to say thanks, as well! :) And Dean, you're right. The decision was much easier to make before the symptons. With DH's heart non-surgery, he is now constantly short of breath, and tired all the time. That given, Istill think we made the right choice!
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      CommentAuthorSusan L*
    • CommentTimeAug 18th 2010
     
    Dean and Diane, my heart goes out to both of you and your families. I know all to well how one crisis after another can shake your world. I believe you have both made the best decisions for your beloved spouses. You and yours are always in my prayers. Arms around, Susan*
    • CommentAuthorbriegull*
    • CommentTimeAug 24th 2010
     
    Dean and Diane, remember to ask for comfort care over and over and over. Love you all! c.

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