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Caring for my husband with late-stage lung cancer

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Apr 16, 2020 | Replies (56)
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@turtle115

Hospice will be coming daily now. Andrew is not eating at all....just a little water...his mouth is so dry. He had fever, sweating and clammy skin last night. The assisted living care partners are afraid the fever could be COVD19....we have had one die and yesterday 4 tested positive. Hospice doesn't think it is the virus but the progression of the cancer. We are in lockdown.....which is a shame....this is when Hospice would be telling us it is time for the family to come. She said it is about making him comfortable. His heart rate is staying about 140+...sounds awfully high to me. The pain meds seem to be doing their job. Sleeping a lot. It is so hard for me to sit here, alone, seeing the pain on his face. I think I had mentioned tumors on his back....I noticed a small bump this morning right about his hairline.....will watch and see if more come or it gets larger. I thought dying would be peaceful. Not so for him or me. 🙏

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Scott, Volunteer Mentor | @IndianaScott | Apr 1, 2020

Your post is heartbreaking to read, @turtle115 I am so very sorry to read of your husband's condition and your being on lockdown. I am sure it is of little solace, but it must be good to be close by. My brother-in-law was just put into the hospital and his wife cannot even enter the building.

I hope you are somewhat comforted knowing hospice is there. Hospice made a world of difference for my wife and provided her exceptional care.
Wishing you continued strength, courage, and peace

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Apr 1, 2020

@turtle115 My heart aches for you, and for your husband. Is there any music that would comfort you both, or recitations that may ease you? Are you able to do Facetime or Skype type family gathering? We are here for you.
Ginger

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Merry, Alumni Mentor | @merpreb | Apr 1, 2020

@turtle115- I'm truly saddened to hear this. I know that this had been a long journey for both of you. I can't imagine going through this without Hospice. They are truly angels. It does sound like his cancer is spreading. Thank goodness for pain meds. May peace be with you both at this time.

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