Dreaded call

Bri - warm thoughts headed your way

Bri... as I said earlier I hope your vigil isn`t too drawn out and with that diagnosis I hope your poor uncle doesn`t linger too long. As for the family you all need to take time to re-charge your batteries as it`s going to be a very tough and emotionally demanding time for you all so take that time, support each other and you`ll get through this.

I hope any symptoms of the cancer are well controlled and his passing is peaceful and dignified. Take care all of you x

[keith_d]

For what it's worth, lung cancer got my grandad too. But he was a tough old b***ard and had been smoking since he was 7 or 8. So, not too surprising.

After he went there was an inquest into the amount of morphine used on his ward. We think it was because he'd been off his face continuously for two or three weeks. I hope your uncle goes equally peacefully.

Keith.

Originally Posted by keith_d

For what it's worth, lung cancer got my grandad too. But he was a tough old b***ard and had been smoking since he was 7 or 8. So, not too surprising.

After he went there was an inquest into the amount of morphine used on his ward. We think it was because he'd been off his face continuously for two or three weeks. I hope your uncle goes equally peacefully.

Keith.

Sounds more likely that he was extremely sensitive to morphine... is quite common but it is usually tri-trated now so there`s no danger of somebody being given too high a dose.

Having been through similar I can only wish you strength and for your uncle.....well I just hope that as SC said the symptoms are well controlled

Thinking of you and your family Bri

[keith_d]

Originally Posted by Speedy Claire

Sounds more likely that he was extremely sensitive to morphine... is quite common but it is usually tri-trated now so there`s no danger of somebody being given too high a dose.

I suspect that being a tough old git he lasted rather longer than expected and consequently developed substantial tolerance to the analgesic effect of morphine. So larger doses were needed to control his pain. This meant he was quite often intoxicated.

These days I'm sure there are better alternatives, but given the choice I'd rather spend my last couple of weeks as a complete junkie than lie there suffering.

Sending squashy squishy Q hugs - I can't get on to anything funny Damn work firewalls and I'm not particular funny anyway so hugs it will have to be!!

[Paul the 6th]

anytime I'm having a bad day, this instantly makes me smile ESPECIALLY the pole vault jumping fella and the guy on the escalators

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD8ma6MCuYY

Originally Posted by Bri w

Saw the Consultant a short while ago.

Lung cancer(diagnosed 3 weeks back), and now in the kidneys, and in the brain. An expectation of less than a week. It's my Unlce, and my cuz is just falling apart.

Last night we fed my cuz, the first meal he'd had for a few days. Then got him smashed, and played on the Wii till the early hours.

I guess I've reached that age when the older generation in the family are queuing on the edge of the cliff like lemmings. This will be the 6th "oldie" in 3 1/2 years. At least I won't need the order of service when we go to the crem - gallows humour I know but....

Thank god I have my superb athleticism, and vibrant good health

Waffling now - thanks everyone, i'll go ...

Went through that with my dad about 4 years ago - not good - my thoughts go out to you and I know what you mean about the older generation - we lost 8 out of 10 of them in the space of 10 years. It is one of the crosses we have to bear as we get older.

Doesn't make it any fardling easier though