Guest guest Posted March 25, 2004 Report Share Posted March 25, 2004 Diane, I'm so sorry you've been and out of the hospital for so long. I know how hard that can be. I had that happen to me a couple of times too, though not lately. You'll be in my prayers that hopefully you won't be in so much for a long time to come. Kimber -- Kimber Vallejo, CA hominid2@... Note: All advice given is personal opinion, not equal to that of a licensed physician or health care professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Hi Diane, I forgot to tell you welcome to the group. This is a great group. Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 14, 2005 Report Share Posted May 14, 2005 Well, Shirley, it looks like I have to cancel and reschedule my OD appointment; this morning I got a phone call from my Mom - my 89 year- old Dad died this morning.// He had been ill with Advanced Prostate Cancer that had spread to his bones. He was diagnosed in January 2002, had been treated with Combined Hormone Therapy (Lupron Depot shots every 3 months and Casodex every day (anti-androgens))and had successfully been treated with Radiation Therapy last summer for Metastatic Cancer to his spine. But, he developed Metastatic bone cancer earlier this year in his femur and acetabulum (ball-and-socket joint in hip) and the Radiation Therapy wasn't helping, so it was discontinued. He had been under Hospice care for the last few months and I got to have a long 2-week visit with him last month. He worsened a few days ago and my Mom was told he was dying. I will be flying out of Boise to Florida on Tuesday; the funeral is Wednesday. My Dad was a World War II veteran, so he will be having a military funeral and will be buried at the Florida Military Cemetery, which is about one hour from my parents' home. I'll fly back to Boise on the 24th.// So, I will be rescheduling my OD appointment on Monday - hopefully I will be able to get in on the 26th, as I fully intend on getting on with all this, now more than ever. [if you're wondering how I knew the technical info on my Dad's cancer: I'm in the medical profession and work in the Pathology Dept at my hospital] Sorry that this is such a " downer " of a post. Thank you, friends, for your support. ///// Diane > Good luck on you visit to the OD. Let us know how it goes on Tuesday. > > Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 Diane I am so, so sorry to hear about your loss. It sounds like your dad was in a lot of pain for a long time. That must have been very difficult for him and for you and your mother. My grandfather on my father's side was also a WW2 veteran and the funeral was also held in Florida. Thankfully he left us quietly in his sleep and so did not suffer at all, or so the doctors told us. I will be keeping you in my thoughts on Wednesday. And I'm sure that now that you're determined to get the surgery done things will just fall into place. Sara > > Good luck on you visit to the OD. Let us know how it goes on Tuesday. > > > > Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 Diane, My sympathies on your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family in the coming weeks. I hope you are somewhat comforted in the knowledge that you got to spend a couple of quality weeks with your Dad just last month. I'm sure it meant the world to him. Sincerely, Carol > > Good luck on you visit to the OD. Let us know how it goes on Tuesday. > > > > Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2005 Report Share Posted May 15, 2005 Diane, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cancer is something I know all too well, lost my mother to ovarian cancer and I have had breast cancer (15 yrs ago). I would like to think your father is in a better place now without any pain. I also have a friend whose husband is undergoing both chemo and hormone therapy for prostate cancer. You're Dad (and mine, too) were World War II veterans. They did a great service for our country. >I'm in the medical profession and work in the > Pathology Dept at my hospital I am a retired medical technologist, what do you do in the lab? Just don't worry about the OD, it'll all be waiting when you return. Thoughts and prayers, again. Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Shirley, thank you for kind words. I think I'm feeling okay about my Dad's passing, but I'm sure once I see my Mom, the reality that he's gone will hit me. I've also heard that Military Honors at a funeral or at graveside are very touching, especially the 21-gun salute, the playing of Taps and handing the folded flag to the spouse. I will be staying with my Mom for nearly a week after the funeral is over, as she will need someone to help her cope. I was also thinking of asking her to come and stay with me for the recuperation period after my surgery next year. She could help me with the " blenderizing " and it would make her feel needed. Thank you to all my new friends on this site for your support at this trying time./ Diane > Diane, > > My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cancer is something I know > all too well, lost my mother to ovarian cancer and I have had breast > cancer (15 yrs ago). I would like to think your father is in a > better place now without any pain. > > I also have a friend whose husband is undergoing both chemo and > hormone therapy for prostate cancer. > > You're Dad (and mine, too) were World War II veterans. They did a > great service for our country. > > >I'm in the medical profession and work in the > > Pathology Dept at my hospital > > I am a retired medical technologist, what do you do in the lab? > > Just don't worry about the OD, it'll all be waiting when you return. > > Thoughts and prayers, again. > > Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 Diane, Welcome home. And best of luck as you move forward! Carol > > > Diane, > > > > > > My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cancer is something I know > > > all too well, lost my mother to ovarian cancer and I have had > > breast > > > cancer (15 yrs ago). I would like to think your father is in a > > > better place now without any pain. > > > > > > I also have a friend whose husband is undergoing both chemo and > > > hormone therapy for prostate cancer. > > > > > > You're Dad (and mine, too) were World War II veterans. They did > a > > > great service for our country. > > > > > > >I'm in the medical profession and work in the > > > > Pathology Dept at my hospital > > > > > > I am a retired medical technologist, what do you do in the lab? > > > > > > Just don't worry about the OD, it'll all be waiting when you > return. > > > > > > Thoughts and prayers, again. > > > > > > Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 Hi Diane, Glad to hear all went well in Florida. After I sent the message asking your lab speciality, I saw the cyto in your online name and realized you probably were a ctyotechnologist. Let us know how it goes tomorrow at OD. I got my clearance from the cardiologist last week, then we drove to KS for twin granddaughters graduation. We got home last night. We're back for 5 days - then get molds, etc. done again on May 31st. The splint or whatever it's called, that they use to line up the jaws, that they made in November were a little wobbly, so they felt they'd need to redo - sure hope I don't have to pay again. We fly out that afternoon to Oregon for grandson's graduation. We get back a week (on June 9th) before my surgery and last few appointments. June 16th - H & P, and OD putting the surgical hooks in. I just want to get it done and over with at this time. Shirley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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