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My Aunt is in need (final update, page 3)

Posted : 10/12/2010 9:50:06 AM

My aunt, my mom's younger sister, the person who I've gone to with many of my problems, the most fun person to spend a weekend with, needs some serious vibes.

She was diagnosed with skin cancer earlier this year. She has been in and out of the hospital numerous times since then. She has been on lots of medications, gone through a lot of radiation, and most recently, chemo. The cancer continues to attack different organs (lung, liver, brain, etc) and she seems to be slipping away losing more and more weight. My mom's oldest sister is retired so she has been staying with my aunt for months now, visiting her husband and cats on the weekends when my aunt's best friend comes in from Ohio to stay with her. She has a lot of people around her who care, so I know that is what has kept her going this long.

I talked to my mom this morning and Aunt Ars (Arlene, but I have always called her Ars) is back in the hospital with a collapsed lung and the chemo isn't working. They are sending her home today...I guess just to spend her last days at home. I didn't think they could send you home with a collapsed lung.

So, I am just asking for some positive vibes to help us all through this difficult time. She is only 55 and we just can't believe all of this is happening.

iluvjamison

Posted : 10/12/2010 10:07:50 AM

Good vibes to you and your family.

Deb W.

BEVOLASVEGAS

Posted : 10/12/2010 10:13:18 AM

Good thoughts coming from us.

miranadobe

Posted : 10/12/2010 11:07:42 AM

You got it, Georgie...~*~*~*~*~*~~*sending white light protective energy to your aunt and family ~*~*~*~*~*~*

JackieG

Posted : 10/12/2010 11:45:55 AM

I'm so sorry. Was hospice contacted? I hope so because they can be so valuable in this type of situation.

A collapsed lung is quite painful. I've had a collapsed lung two different times and it's not something you can just ignore. I know I don't know enough about your Aunt's condition to judge or comment about why they sent her home before treating the collapsed lung. Perhaps if the cancer has invaded her lungs, they can't properly treat the collapse. Hopefully, she is on pain meds.

What a young age to be facing this and I hope that if she has reached the end of her fight, she has a peaceful passing surrounded by those who love her. (((((((hugs)))))))

sharismom

Posted : 10/12/2010 12:03:30 PM

I'm sorry to read this. (((Hugs)))

calliecritturs

Posted : 10/12/2010 12:44:26 PM

Good thots and prayers -- for your aunt, you and your family.

Jewlieee

Posted : 10/12/2010 1:35:36 PM

wow that's awful :( I'm so sorry.

spiritdogs

Posted : 10/12/2010 3:26:44 PM

If she doesn't already have hospice care, you may want to call them. I'm sorry that this is happening to someone you love who is too young to go...but will keep her in my thoughts for a gentle crossing.

shadowsgin

Posted : 10/12/2010 4:02:27 PM

Hugs for you and your Aunt and all the family. My prayers for peaceful last moments with the family free of pain.

cakana

Posted : 10/12/2010 4:22:46 PM

I'm very sorry for what your aunt and your family are going through and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. I couldn't agree more about calling in hospice at a time like this. (((HUGS)))

janobonano

Posted : 10/12/2010 4:32:48 PM

I'm so sorry about your aunt. Sending strength and good vibes for her and her family. ((hugs))

georgie4682

Posted : 10/21/2010 9:05:09 AM

I thought I'd give a little update.

Things aren't looking good. The drs. say she only has about three weeks, although she doesn't know this. I don't think she know exactly how sick she is. She is forgetting things a lot and her vision seems to be going. We are thinking there is another tumor in her brain. She is very, very thin and doesn't look like herself anymore. She has a tumor sticking out of her back which is very uncomfortable for her. She has been in a hospice since Monday. They are trying to manage her pain before sending her home again. My other aunt is saying that hospice won't keep her because she can still get around on her own even though she can't actually be on her own since my aunt has to be with her at all times.

So we are just sort of trying to make the best of her last couple of weeks and keep her as comfortable as possible. Thanks for all of your vibes and strength. This is all just bringing back memories of when my dad was on his last few days...it's so hard.

sharismom

Posted : 10/21/2010 9:10:51 AM

GeorgAnne, won't hospice go to her home? It would help relieve your other aunt of fulltime caregiving as well as help manage her pain while she is in the comfort of her own home.

(((Hugs)))

iluvjamison

Posted : 10/21/2010 9:23:02 AM

I'm so sorry, GeorgAnne. (((( Hugs ))))

Deb W.