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Thank you all! Some of the info I got yesterday was miscontrued by me. He did NOT have the feeding tube placed yesterday, but he DID have the catheter placed for what would have been chemotherapy. He is having the feeding tube placed TODAY. My sister briefly talked to Dad this morning and...

We received devestating news today. Dad's pulmonary Dr doesn't think he will withstand chemotherapy and is recommending that we not pursue treatment. Instead, he recommends we bring in hospice and let Dad live out whatever time he has left in peace. In the meanwhile, the feeding tube and port...

Dad was admitted to the hospital this evening. Surgery to insert both his port for the chemo and the feeding tube will be sometime tomorrow. Then, he will get his 1st round of chemo (low dose). Once they see how he responds to it, he will get a higher dose of chemo and that will continue on a...

Thank you, Caroline. I've already taken your advice and we've had some talks. Not really heavy talks, but just being with him and light hearted banter. Right now, he's still trying to grasp what's happening and he's bouncing in and out the stages of grief, I suppose. Bouncing from anger to...

This is exactly the situation we're in, and, you're right. Its very difficult to watch. But, I can't crumble right now. I have my extended family staying with us for awhile. They have kids, and, I absolutely cannot fall apart in front of them. Right now, I just want that feeding tube in, so...

He's upbeat, but finds eating difficult. It hurts him to eat anything. :(

Thank you! That helps more than you know!

Update: The biopsy results are back. The cancer is very aggressive, large, and, can't be removed surgically. Therefore, the Dr has come up with a plan to give him chemotherapy which will start immediately. He goes in on Monday to have a catheter placed in his chest for the chemo and they...

This thread screams "Attention Whore"!

Again, walk in someone's shoes before you judge.

Until you have walked in the shoes of someone who has to make this choice, you cannot judge. I look upon abortion as a necessary evil.

Contrary to popular belief, late term abortions are extremely rare. They do happen; usually as a result of finding out that the fetus has a gross anomaly and it won't survive birth or beyond. I have been outraged that the Right to Life people have taken what is a MEDICAL DECISION and...

[/B] Alke Seltzer rocks! I also would recommend honey and lemon tea for a sore throat.

Thanks everyone! We're still in a wait and see situation with all this. Dad had the MRI scheduled for this past Monday, but couldn't get it done and had to reschedule. So, the MRI is going to be done this Friday. He sees his oncologist next week, and, we'll see where we're at in terms of...

carrots, raspberries, blueberries, liver, lima beans, custard, cream of wheat, and, steak.

Right. I can also see it being useful while in the shower. Maybe not for a child, but certainly an adult. I also think this is a personal preference thing, too. Some people may HATE it, but others may want it. Either way, if someone were to completely hate the sounds they'd hear, they can...

I wish I could give you a good answer. I also hope they have a good lawyer.

I agree w/you. We can also add the CI/HA thread to that. However, the difference between this thread and the other two is that CIs/HAs directly impact the D/deaf. Religion and politics really don't; necessarily.