I just wanted to thank all of you who have been so kind as to write to me with your stories and advice. It's been a rough couple few months since the first of the year. The chemo hasn't been working. My sister-in-law has basically shut herself off from all but those in her household - I think she may have even shut them out as well. She's been almost completely bed ridden since early March. The doctors haven't been able to get her pain managed - she's either sick or too weak to get out of bed. She basically quit eating about a month ago. She tried the Boost high protein drinks but they made her vomit. She has been drinking the Carnation Instant Breakfast drinks and has been able to keep those in but she only drinks maybe 12-16 oz. a day.
My broher-in-law has been speaking with Hospice about care already. Last night he had to send her by ambulance to the cancer center. She has fluid in and around her lungs. I guess they are going to do radiation today to try to get rid of the fluid. Has anyone ever heard of this? Anyway, I'm going to go up and try to see her. She doesn't want company from anyone so I doubt if I'm able to get in but I'll try anyway.
Her daughter's HS graduation is on Memorial Day weekend. She was really hoping to make it. I'd like to ask you all to keep praying that she does, if you would.
Good luck to all of you - Don't ever give up. Theresa