My dad is stopping treatment

txbabs111 · February 2010

He had an appointment at MD Anderson on Tuesday and decided with his doctors that he is too weak to undergo further treatment. My mom is looking into hospice. Even though we knew his diagnosis was terminal, this is still really hard to hear. Many thanks to everyone who has sent good thoughts and prayers his way. Only 20% of pancreatic cancer patients survive the first year so I know that helped him to beat those odds.

FeistyFille · February 2010

I'm so sorry, Babs. <<<hugs>>>

userdeleted · February 2010

I'm so sorry Left Hug

brideonjuly8 · February 2010

I'm so sorry. many prayers for you family coming your way. (((hugs)))

Nessia · February 2010

I'm so sorry. Lots of thoughts and prayers to your family at this time.

amycory2008 · February 2010

I'm so sorry. I'll continue to send thoughts and prayers your way.

Faon · February 2010

I just recently read about a lady's fight in a nonfiction book, and that is a tough corner, but I'm sure he knows he gave it his all. I'm so sorry this has happened, but I'm glad you all got more time with him if he was in that 20%. Left Hug

joyco · February 2010

Stupid cancer.

. I am so sorry babs. This sucks. Lots of good thoughts for him and your whole family.

gabrielle20 · February 2010

I am so sorry to hear this news. Your family will be in my prayers. ((hugs))

CollieJade · February 2010

Oh, B. I'm so sorry. HUGE hugs to you and your family. I will continue to keep your dad in my thoughts and hope his remaining time is pain free and peaceful.

Taytee · February 2010

((HUGS))

Temp919044062507573 · February 2010

So sorry babs...you have to know this is for the best. Cancer does suck but flat out...chemo is a b!tch!

I'm sure you know this already but this very possibly the hardest decision he has made. Many patients struggle with this decision because they feel that others will see it as them 'giving up' but truly it is not. At some point I think the patients just have to recognize that their body cannot take it anymore.

Love and support to your family!

clynn58 · February 2010

I am sorry to hear that and I hope he is not in any pain.

NoVA-grl · February 2010

Oh, I am so so sorry, Babs! Thinking of you and your family....

Lots of (((hugs)))

AmethystBride · February 2010

I'm so sorry.

**hugs**

flymansWife · February 2010

i'm sorry hun. prayers for you all.

richardslove · February 2010

So so sorry.

michelleaxo · February 2010

So sorry babs Left Hug

BoxerMomma · February 2010

im so sorry. that's such a difficult decision for a family to make. i hope that he's able to stay comfortable and enjoy time at home with your mom. if your parents live in houston (im thinking they might if they went to MDA), i would recommend vitas hospice. they took care of my grandmother a few years ago and did an excellent job.

brads_diva · February 2010

I'm so sorry. It's very hard losing a loved one to cancer. your family is in my prayers.

cia · February 2010

oh man, that sucks. Wishing all of you lots of time together.

Ndsmommy · February 2010

I am so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Emer · February 2010

I'm so sorry

rssnlvr · February 2010

Oh Babs, I'm so incredibly sorry. My heart is just breaking for you. My thoughts are with you and your whole family.

balihaigirl · February 2010

i'm so so sorry babs. that's got to be tremendously difficult for your dad, you and the rest of your family. lots of hugs and t&p. stupid effing cancer!!

smatthe · February 2010

Oh no. I am so very sorry. I know about how knowing it is terminal doesn't make it any easier. (((BIG HUGS)))

Angie&Doc · February 2010

I hate cancer! My dh's father passed away from cancer. I'm so sorry! I will be praying for your dad and your family. I'm sorry you are having to deal with this.

MrsBeckO · February 2010

Oh Babs, I'm so, so sorry. Your dad and family will remain in our prayers.

((hugs))

ndluvsrk · February 2010

Oh Babs, I'm so sorry to hear this.

You and your family are in my thoughts.

Hugs,

~NDK~

SaraLouiseBride08 · February 2010

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

labbielover07 · February 2010

I'm so sorry.

Abrooks · February 2010

I'm so sorry. Lots of hugs to you!!

fjaril · February 2010

*hugs and lots of good thoughts your way*

AustinMimi · February 2010

I will continue to keep him and your family in my thoughts.

katattack · February 2010

I am so sorry.

lovemydog · February 2010

I'm so sorry!

Devil_Ducky · February 2010

Babs, Im so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you and your family. Many hugs and much love and prayers headed your way.

GuavaGal · February 2010

I am so sorry your family is dealing with this. Pancreatic cancer f@cking sucks!! One of my best friends lost her mom to it at the end of last year, and I've seen how difficult it was for her family to watch her mom go through the treatments.

Continued prayers for your family!

mlf625 · February 2010

I am so incredibly sorry, txbabs. Many hugs and lots of love to your dad.

mrssnflwr · February 2010

I'm so so sorry. My heart hurts for you- we went through this with my dad a year ago. Spend every minute with him that you can. My prayers are with you and your family!

smb29 · February 2010

I'm so sorry. T&Ps to your family.

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