Dealing with the cycle of life
Well, it's not like I didn't anticipate this. If I weren't so lazy, I'd link previous entries where I spoke about this. Strangely, anticipation of bad news to come does not prepare you. Or maybe it did. Maybe I would react differently if I hadn't anticipated it. We'll never know.
My Dad's got more cancer. Cells from the lung tumors 2 years ago metasticized to his spine. Apparently, they suspected that might happen but he didn't follow up on it. Now he's got a tumor on his spine. He's moving in enormous pain. Not sure how long he'll be moving. This development happened fast. Just last week I was home for days and he didn't indicate any pain; of course he had it, but not as bad as now. The doc gave him heavy duty pain pills, but he avoids taking them. He'd rather drink but frankly, I don't think anyone can drink away that pain.
So, radiation will start as soon as possible and then chemo, to kill the shunken spine tumor and the two new tiny lung tumors they found in his clean lung.
Not good, but I'm in a decent place about it. I was a basket case over the w/e but I've had some time to get used to it and be positive.
My Dad's got more cancer. Cells from the lung tumors 2 years ago metasticized to his spine. Apparently, they suspected that might happen but he didn't follow up on it. Now he's got a tumor on his spine. He's moving in enormous pain. Not sure how long he'll be moving. This development happened fast. Just last week I was home for days and he didn't indicate any pain; of course he had it, but not as bad as now. The doc gave him heavy duty pain pills, but he avoids taking them. He'd rather drink but frankly, I don't think anyone can drink away that pain.
So, radiation will start as soon as possible and then chemo, to kill the shunken spine tumor and the two new tiny lung tumors they found in his clean lung.
Not good, but I'm in a decent place about it. I was a basket case over the w/e but I've had some time to get used to it and be positive.