CancerCompass message board discussion started by ChrisZ on 3/31/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,22567,0.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Hi everyone, I am sure some of you will remember me, it has been a while since I have posted I have been so busy with my mom.  She decided to be at home when we realized the second chemo wasn't going to work for her either, and today at 7:45pm she left us and went to see her Mom, Dad, and brother.  I witnessed a lot of things in the last 12 days that I hope I never have to go through again, including understanding many end of life symptoms.  If anyone has questions, please private message me and I will try to answer them as I plan to stay in touch with this board... No more pain, no more suffering, no more confusion... Christopher ChrisZ Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Chris-So sorry for the loss of your mother. I know you offered all you had, and we are so powerless at times. So hard to be in that position. I spent the last week and half with a friend with pancreatic cancer some years ago, and understand what you mean about the end of life issues that come with letting go of the body. I know you have been one of the many angels who inhabit this board, and you will be in my prayers. tongrenhealer Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT God bless you and your entire family. velcrobaby Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT  On 3/31/2008 ChrisZ wrote:Hi everyone, I am sure some of you will remember me, it has been a while since I have posted I have been so busy with my mom.  She decided to be at home when we realized the second chemo wasn't going to work for her either, and today at 7:45pm she left us and went to see her Mom, Dad, and brother.  I witnessed a lot of things in the last 12 days that I hope I never have to go through again, including understanding many end of life symptoms.  If anyone has questions, please private message me and I will try to answer them as I plan to stay in touch with this board... No more pain, no more suffering, no more confusion... ChristopherChristopher, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother.  Lost my mom 28 years ago to uterine cancer.  On February 22, 2008 I lost my beautiful wonderful husband to stomach cancer.  I know what you mean about end of life symptoms, but I stayed with him til he died and talked and prayed with him.  Chris, you will see your mother again and be reunited forever.  Til then pray for strength.  Diane Anniedips Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT I am so, so sorry about your mother and also for what you had to go through. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.                                                                        Pat Patty5 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT So sorry for your loss, please take comfort knowing that she is at peace.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Gerri  Gerri Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Dear Chris,I am so very sorry you and your mom had to go through this. I can only imagine how difficult it must be to deal with it all. But you are right, she has no more suffering and no more pain; only joy to be with God and with loved ones that have gone before. I want you to know that I am praying that God will provide you with His comfort and peace.Take Care,Chrysti  GeorgesGirl Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi Chris:  I am so very sorry to hear about your mother.  I do know what you mean by end of life issues as I watched my dear son, Robbie, die with this demon last October.  You are very right - no more pain and suffering for our loved ones.  May God be with you as you continue on your life journey without her.HugsLynn Momlynn Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT So sorry for your loss.  My thoughts are with you. Lilynewf Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Hi,I'm sorry for all that you have been through with your Mom.  My journey is just beginning with my Father.  I was wondering if you have any regrets about choices of care or treatment.  I realize my Father is leaving us, not sure when.  But choices must be made regarding feeding, etc.  He is 75 years ol. We see the oncologist in two days but I already know it has mt to the liver from the esoph and is inoperable stage IV..  He is not eating much.  This has all come to light the last 3 weeks.  If you can talk about it or make any suggestions, I'd appreciate to hear from others besides Doctors.Thanks baldwin Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT