On 2/14/2008
RhondaH wrote:
My mom was diagnosed 01/28/08 and assigned Hospice within three days. She has Adenocarcinoma of the stomach with mets to the liver and peritoneal wall. Surgery was not an option as the cancer started in the top portion of her stomach and involves the whole stomach now. She has a J-tube which doesn't seem to be taking well. She has alot of nausea and vomiting (bile). She can take nothing by mouth.
My biggest question is this; I have a son in the USAF stationed in Florida. He is planning leave the first week of April. Is there anyone with experience in this area able to tell me if they think this is soon enough or should I get Red Cross to get his behind home now?
Our heads are spinning. Mom is only 70yo, doesn't drink, smoke, and spent her life taking care of everyone else. Dad passed away in 1999 and it makes me feel better to think that he got tired of waiting for her.
Any advise or information on how much time (general of course) we can enjoy her presents.
RhondaH
Hi Rhonda! How are things with your Mom? I'm so sorry, stomach cancer is a bastard of a disease. I lost my Dad (only 55 yrs old) to stomach cancer last Nov, and once he went into hospice, he had about two weeks. I was still in denial, thinking hospice was just temporary for him until he got stronger. My Dad had a J-tube as well, and he also had a lot going on with the bile, etc, until the very end, when he was just in and out. I'm prior Air Force, and I'd suggest they contact Red Cross, and send him home on emergency leave. God bless to you and your family, **hugs**....