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ramtbirn
ramtbirn Member Posts: 19
edited June 2014 in Palliative Therapy/Hospice Care

My future mother-in-law's breast cancer has gone from her bones into her spinal cord and the doctor says "weeks to a couple months". Linda is currently in the hospital for pain control and control of nausea and vomiting. She is also receiving radiation to slow down the tumor growth. 

If she is able to return home after hospitalization, I will be her primary caregiver. So, any words of wisdom would be much appreciated. Thank you.

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  • TenderIsOurMight
    TenderIsOurMight Member Posts: 4,493
    edited June 2008

    I'm sorry to read this about your dear mother-in-law. I have no specific words of advise, but others may well have, and with time as you post, I'm confident more help will unfold.
     
    There are too, I believe, cancer patient caregiver support sites online with practical tips and hints. Hospice also is available and helps so very much in sharing the load in so many ways.
     
    Tender 
     
     
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  • kisersassy
    kisersassy Member Posts: 157
    edited June 2008

    I am sorry to hear th is about your loved one.  I wish I could say more then Im sorry, this is a tough situation to go through.  I will keep her and your family in my prayers

    Rhonda

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  • ramtbirn
    ramtbirn Member Posts: 19
    edited June 2008

    Thank you. When she is released from the hospital this week, it will either be to a local hopice "house" or home with hospice services in place. Her son, my fiance, isn't one to talk about his feelings, so I do worry about him. I've found that he talks when he is ready and the best thing I can do for him is sit quietly and listen.

    My mom asked me today if I am sure this is what I want to do (taking care of Linda if she goes home). I thought for a second, and honestly, I can't imagine NOT doing that. I love her and want to keep her comfortable and comforted in her final weeks.

    Anyway, now I'm rambling. Thank you again for your thoughts and prayers,

    Rach~

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