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Nothing more they can do for DH

204 replies

MummyDoIt · 21/08/2008 10:15

The title says it all, really. We saw his oncologist yesterday. The last lot of chemo did no good at all and he's deteriorating fast. There are no other types of chemo available and, even if there were, he's not well enough to tolerate any further treatment. All they can do now is alleviate his symptoms as best they can and wait for the inevitable. I asked how long he had and the doctor said, 'months, not years, and probably not as many months as you would like'. Up until now, I've been telling the DSs that we hope Daddy will get better. Now I'm going to start saying that Daddy will not get better. Yesterday, I had to call MIL and tell her that her eldest son probably won't live to see Christmas.

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FAQ · 21/08/2008 10:15

so sorry MDI

Bronze · 21/08/2008 10:16

Oh I'm so sorry

No useful words but I couldn't not say anything

Imnotok · 21/08/2008 10:16

I'm so sorry

RubySlippers · 21/08/2008 10:16

i am sorry

there are no words

hope you have RL support

MmeLindt · 21/08/2008 10:17

oh, God. MDI. I am so so sorry to read this. I have no words to comfort you, there aren't words, but just know that there are many many MNetters thinking of you and your family.

LIZS · 21/08/2008 10:17
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cyteen · 21/08/2008 10:19

I am so, so sorry MDI This is just utterly shit and wrong.

Wishing you all strength and support, and wishing that kind words from strangers could do more

Cosette · 21/08/2008 10:19

So sorry to hear this

lulumama · 21/08/2008 10:19

am terribly sorry, nothing to be said really,is there? hope you have lots of support and help in RL x

CvQ · 21/08/2008 10:20

life is too too cruel.wishing your whole family love and strength x

ILikeToMoveItMoveIt · 21/08/2008 10:20

I am so sorry MDI, I wish there were more words that could convey what I would like to say.

flamingtoaster · 21/08/2008 10:24

So sorry to hear this. Hope you and your family get all the help and support you need in these difficult months.

IShaggedInVictorianSqualor · 21/08/2008 10:24

My sympathies.
x

OhYouBadBadKitten · 21/08/2008 10:30

I am so very sorry for you.

chapstickchick · 21/08/2008 10:32

i too am so very sorry

this is one of my worst fears.

i hope you can find the inner strength to stay strong xxxx

Ledodgy · 21/08/2008 10:33

So sorry to hear this mummydoit.

hughjarssss · 21/08/2008 10:35

So so sorry for you and you're family.

LittleMissNorty · 21/08/2008 10:35

life is so unfair

CantSleepWontSleep · 21/08/2008 10:36

Very sorry MDI.

RustyBear · 21/08/2008 10:37

I'm so sorry to hear this - wishing you strength & peace.

DisplacementActivity · 21/08/2008 10:39

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EffiePerine · 21/08/2008 10:40

So sorry MDI

electra · 21/08/2008 10:45

I'm so sorry - thinking of you and your family xx

goblinvalley · 21/08/2008 10:46

Very sorry to hear this

MummyDoIt · 21/08/2008 10:48

Thanks for all the good wishes. I sometimes wonder if I'm a bit mad, posting this stuff on MN to complete strangers, but then it does help to get replies. Sometimes it's easier to talk to strangers. I find it very hard telling family and friends the bad news as they get so upset, then I end up trying to comfort them.

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