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Life expectancy: Fearing, but preparing if chemo doesn't work
Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Oct 28 11:03am | Replies (23)Comment receiving replies
Thankyou, believe me if we had access to enough money to bring him to Minnesota I would !
It's so horrible that money comes in the way of life saving treatment.
My aim this week is to get something done for the main tumour, it is literally just inside his bottom so he is sitting on it, this week it has become unbearable for him, he is taking his max dose of morphine and his other pain meds but they are only providing very short term relief, we are both absolutely shattered as this carries on through the night, even when he gets a little relief and dozes off for a while I remain awake waiting for the the next episode.
We now have another appointment this coming monday to discuss results of MRI scans we had last week, hopefully they can suggest something for the tumour as he really won't cope with too much more of the pain.
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My husband spent a few years going the holistic route. As he started the chemo (cocktail is what his support group suggests) he had a hard time sitting, he used blow up donut shaped cushions - he tried several until there was one he would take with him everywhere. Almost a year later, his rear pain is gone, but still needs to sit on soft seating. Lots of prayers for all suffering through this nightmare.
Mayo has a payment plan so talk to them Also if you are being treated for cancer you can stay at hope lodge for free you have to do your own food but it saved me over 6 thousand dollars. And it is less than 6 minute walk to the clinic or you can use the shuttle service. Letting money control your life will let the cancer win. I also have a tumor just inside of my anus but I can sit but loose stools is a trick to control As they say you cannot take it with you So call Mayos and talk that free. Get out of your shell and beat this nasty disease Make that call and just go to Rochester
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I hear you - some locations do not have good cancer care available locally and finding good care may require travel, lodging and expenses.
I was fortunate to live under 50 miles from Mayo in Rochester and 30 miles from Mayo Health System in Red Wing which made treatment options and logistics MUCH easier. All transit was by car and we could stay at home except for the surgery/recovery.
I wish and pray for the best for you both.