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(18,873 posts)My dad died a little over a year ago. I learned at the last minute he had liver cancer after he complained of excruciating back pain. I immediately flew across country to be with and get him help. A week in Mayo Clinic in Jax where they got his pain under control and a week or 2 in rehab. When I arrived I found out he had an appointment with an oncologist to discuss treatment options. I went with him after hearing about the option for treatment and all the likely side effects I asked dad what he wanted to do and he told me and the Dr that he had 92 wonderful years and was would opt for quality of life vs quantity. I drove him back to assisted living and we engaged hospice. He didnt experience any pain for the 5 or so weeks. Then he was taken to hospice for about 2 days and gently passed. It was very hard getting use to the idea of him being gone, but he didnt suffer.
I cant imagine having to face both parents nearing the end at the same time. I am sending you energy to give you strength and hugs to give you comfort.
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