Hi all!!
I have been reading here for a while...and have appreciated SO vey much everyone's stories.
My BF was diagnosed stage 3 on 2 january...he is staying with me...and kids... as we are closer to johns hopkins...our hospital of choice.
The 'j' tube was placed yesterday...he is still in much pain. I am afraid of what to expect...after radiation...chemo...and then the "big" surgery if the feeding tube has been this difficult for him in terms of pain.
They also found a spot on his left tonsil...and we go in friday for a biopsy on that...*sigh*...
I want to be supportive...and want to meet with some docs to discuss pain management...but feel 'odd' as I am the GF...not the spouse...or a family member. We are discussing medical power of attorney...his family is in NY...but I feel akward...
It just pains me to see him in pain...with what is 'theoretically' the easier of the surgeries before him...
Any thoughts??
TY all for sharing!