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Anyone familiar having lymphoma without treatment?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Dec 30, 2024 | Replies (23)
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She's 82yrs old and they found a large lump they thought to be breast cancer then found out it was lymphoma. They offered a very aggressive chemo treatment she refused. She has refused any scans to see if the cancer has spread anywhere else in her body, so we haven't been told what kind of lymphoma or anything else. She has been sick with high calcium low sodium growing weaker stomach problems, no appetite gagging and nausea. She doesn't speak of the cancer she doesn't acknowledge any of her sickness is due to the lymphoma. Without knowing extent of the cancer we don't know know where she has it at this point and we don't know what to expect. The oncologist recommended us contacting hospice to let them start coming so she can get familiar with them. We are just dealing with whatever comes at this point we are aware things are goin to be bad very bad.

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Dec 5, 2024

Sadly, it sounds as though your mother-in-law is determined to do this her way and go out on her terms. Not that there’s anything wrong with being in charge of one’s own health. But it’s surely difficult on the rest of the family if there are potential options for her going forward.

If she’s choosing not to have treatment and the oncologist recommended contacting hospice, then that’s a clear signal.
Hospice will be very helpful in making sure your MIL has everything to make her comfortable and also to help you, as her caregiver. Their aim is to manage the symptoms while supporting the patient’s quality of life.

Here is a link for information about what Hospice provides for patient and family.
https://hospicefoundation.org/what-is-hospice/
There may be some challenging days ahead so I hope you’ll get in touch with hospice soon. As her oncologist said, it will be better for your mother-in-law to speak with the nurses from hospice so that she’s more comfortable with their presence.
Will this be a difficult subject to broach with her?

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