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Stage III Lung Cancer: Fear of what’s to come

Lung Cancer | Last Active: Sep 23, 2021 | Replies (14)
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@billy1of3

Thanks so much Sue, my biggest problem and fear seems to be “what’s coming next”and how much pain will be associated with it. Bill

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Sep 22, 2021

Bill, that’s something lurking in the minds of most of us who are facing pushing up daisies from the underside. What will this be like and how painful…
I’ve come as close as humanly possible without actually passing through “the pearly gates” twice. Both times, it was unexplainably peaceful with absolutely no sense of fear or panic. Because of those two experiences, I really no longer have fear or anxiety of what’s to come.

I am relieved to hear that you’ve contacted Hospice. As Sue said in the post above, a hospice care person will come daily for support and will do their utmost to assure that you are pain and anxiety free, that you remain comfortable and will help you and your family any way they can. This allows you the chance to just focus on your family and the time you have remaining. No one can tell you exactly what you’ll experience but with all the family I’ve been with in their final moments, hospice made sure that there was a sense of calmness and compassion.

Is this a difficult conversation for family and friends? Or can you speak freely with them about what you’re facing?

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