Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated
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Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated

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    • January 24, 2013 at 1:09 pm
    POW
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    My, oh, my! What a wild ride this melanoma is!

    My, oh, my! What a wild ride this melanoma is!

    After being admitted to hospice in-patient last week, my brother's condition has improved markedly due to dexamethazone treatment. Now he is too healthy for hospice and we are trying to find him a nursing home placement. Dexamethazone is not a cancer cure, of course, so this reprieve is temporary. But as Mark Twain said, reports of his death are greatly exaggerated at this time. The family is delighted with his improvement, but dreading the next set-back. My brother, on the other hand, is stil convinced that he can "beat the beast". What a crazy disease this is! 

    If anyone is interested in this cargiver's feelings about this emotional rollercoaster, I did post about it on the Off-Topic forum. And so we continue the journey. I'll keep you posted about developments.

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      • January 24, 2013 at 1:38 pm
      Linny
      Participant

      What a ride, indeed! I am happy that they kicked him out of the hospice for being too healthy. Your brother's attitude is amazing. Your family is so blessed to have more time with him.

      • January 24, 2013 at 1:38 pm
      Linny
      Participant

      What a ride, indeed! I am happy that they kicked him out of the hospice for being too healthy. Your brother's attitude is amazing. Your family is so blessed to have more time with him.

      • January 24, 2013 at 1:38 pm
      Linny
      Participant

      What a ride, indeed! I am happy that they kicked him out of the hospice for being too healthy. Your brother's attitude is amazing. Your family is so blessed to have more time with him.

      • January 24, 2013 at 6:27 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Thank God and lets keep it that way.Beat the Beast.  Al

      • January 24, 2013 at 6:27 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Thank God and lets keep it that way.Beat the Beast.  Al

      • January 24, 2013 at 6:27 pm
      aldakota22
      Participant

      Thank God and lets keep it that way.Beat the Beast.  Al

      • January 25, 2013 at 10:15 am
      Owl
      Participant

      It seems that your family is full of strong people, at least you and your brother seem to be of that kid. I wish that you find a nice place where he can stay and enjoy his recurring strength.

      All the best, my thaughts are with you,

      Jenny

      • January 25, 2013 at 10:15 am
      Owl
      Participant

      It seems that your family is full of strong people, at least you and your brother seem to be of that kid. I wish that you find a nice place where he can stay and enjoy his recurring strength.

      All the best, my thaughts are with you,

      Jenny

      • January 25, 2013 at 10:15 am
      Owl
      Participant

      It seems that your family is full of strong people, at least you and your brother seem to be of that kid. I wish that you find a nice place where he can stay and enjoy his recurring strength.

      All the best, my thaughts are with you,

      Jenny

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