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Pancreatic Cancer that has spread to the liver
My Grandmother (age 64) has stage 5 pancreatic cancer that has spread to her liver. Her oncologist told us last week (Friday) that he does not want to continue on her Chemo (gemcitabine). He told us that there was nothing else that he could do to prolong her life. At this point I am not sure what to do. I am her Medical POA and her Durable Power of Attorney. Should I start planing her funeral? In Feb 2010 he told me and my mother that with treatment she had a survival chance of 4-6 months but without treatment only 2-4 months. I am just at a loss right now and not sure what to do. Any advise or suggestions.
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I am so sorry your Grandmother is going through this. My sister died in May of last year from Stage IV rectal cancer. They had done radiation and chemo and finally told her in April 2009 that they had done all they could do. She signed up with hospice in April and in May she peacefully passed away in her sleep....pain free. You might want to find out about hospice in your area. We had made my sister's funeral arrangement on a Monday and on Wednesday of that same week she passed. We discussed it with my sister to see if there were any songs she wanted played or any other special things she wanted. Your Grandmother knows, I am sure, just like my sister did. We tried to dance around that fact with my sister, but she KNEW. God Bless your Grandmother and all of your family during this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
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