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Lost battle

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    • June 18, 2017 at 3:40 pm
    zfishberg
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      Greg passed away on June 7 in the evening.

      He was on Hospice care only for 5 days and conscious almost until the end.

      The pain was not so strong, so he needed morphine only twice – a day before his death and at noon time on 6/7.

      I think that he did not suffer a lot and this make me feel a little bit better.

      He was very courageous and strong man willing to fight till the end. He used to walk every day – almost till 1 week before his death – using a cane at the end, and counting steps and miles.

      But the progression of the decease in brain was too fast and it could not be handled by the common immunotherapy and radiation treatments.

      I would like to thank everyone on this site for support and information that was published. It was very helpful for me in the battle that we had.

      Good luck to everyone who is undergoing treatment currently.

       

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        • June 18, 2017 at 3:43 pm
        Shannon B
        Participant

          My condolences…

          ~Shannon

          • June 18, 2017 at 4:03 pm
          Shaneswife
          Participant

            My condolences. I know all too well what you're going through right now. 

            • June 18, 2017 at 5:54 pm
            Patina
            Participant

              My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

              • June 18, 2017 at 6:00 pm
              sister of patient
              Participant

                I am so, so sorry. My heart goes out to you and your family!

                Barb

                • June 18, 2017 at 6:08 pm
                Patrisa
                Participant

                  I am so sorry for your loss dear…and angry, I hate this stupid disease!!!

                  Praying for peace and comfort for your family…

                  Love,

                  Patrisa

                  • June 18, 2017 at 6:16 pm
                  Bubbles
                  Participant

                    So sorry for your loss.  Greg was very lucky to have you.  c

                    • June 18, 2017 at 9:57 pm
                    Jubes
                    Participant

                      So sorry to hear this. Thank you for letting us know. I have often wondered how the end will be. I'm sure it's different for everyone, but I hope he did not feel too much pain. 

                      Anne-Louise 

                      • June 19, 2017 at 3:55 pm
                      jennunicorn
                      Participant

                        So sorry, I'm sure you have some peace knowing he didn't suffer. My thoughts are with you.

                        • June 19, 2017 at 5:27 pm
                        casagrayson
                        Participant

                          You were with him and strong to the end and he loved you for it.  May the sweet memories take away some of the pain.

                          • June 19, 2017 at 9:43 pm
                          MikeW
                          Participant

                            Thoughts are with you….

                              • June 20, 2017 at 12:37 am
                              Jenine
                              Participant

                                I'm so sorry for your loss.   I will keep you and your family in my heart and prayers.  

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