Juzt entered hospice care this past Wednesday.

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Rita47
Rita47 Member Posts: 3
edited July 2016 in Palliative Therapy/Hospice Care

Finally got the official word that my Stage III is now Stage IV. My family doctor was not encouraging about hospice, and only wanted me to have more specialists and tests.  When I was first diagnosed 2 years ago with stage 3, I made my decision and my daughter concurred with it that when the cancer did return or spread, I did not want further treatment.  I have had 2 good years.  I live alone, having been divorced many years now.  My daughter is happily married, with 4 beautiful children.  She does however live 5 hours away.  Hospice is the solution for me.  I have friends locally who can help.  Pain meds and oxygen/breathing treatments are working to keep symptoms at bay.  As I need more services, they are available.  Just want to let you know how flexible hospice care is for those of us who tend to be independent folk.  I have enough time to get my affairs in order, comfortable and pain free.

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  • learningtoletgo
    learningtoletgo Member Posts: 57
    edited July 2013

    I just want to say that I am amazed at the strength and courage you have shown in the face of such dire circumstances. You have my utmost admiration and my wish is for you to have a peaceful transition to that better world that waits for us all.

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  • pajim
    pajim Member Posts: 2,785
    edited July 2013

    Rita, I wish you the very best.

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  • edwards750
    edwards750 Member Posts: 3,761
    edited July 2013

    Rita, I wish you the best as well. What amazing courage you have. Its your decision and you seemed to be at peace with it. I know I would rather have quality of life if I have a choice. You are in my prayers. diane

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  • car2tenn
    car2tenn Member Posts: 515
    edited January 2015

    Rita, I hope you are comfortable with your physicians having explored all options. You are full of grace and class. Blessings on you...Carolyn from Music City

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  • BKarlaH
    BKarlaH Member Posts: 2
    edited July 2016

    How u can say that..amazing woman. IDK I don't have the strength to want to fight it all.

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  • grainne
    grainne Member Posts: 245
    edited July 2016

    hello, rita47. I think you have managed to achieve management of your life and control over what is happening to you. It is reassuring to know that that can be done, rather than just be buffeted about by other people's wellintentioned decisions and hopes. I admire you and am grateful to you. thank you.

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  • exbrnxgrl
    exbrnxgrl Member Posts: 12,424
    edited July 2016

    ladies,

    Rita made only 3 posts to bco and has not signed in since 2013. Whatever has happened since then, I hope she left this world in comfort and peace.

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