Fall 2009: Jake and Nancy learned that Nancy's breast cancer was stage four. Winter 2013: They are still fighting. This is a gathering place to follow their story, offer support, love and prayers... to be by their side.



Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Update for the Inpatient Hospice Facility

Jake here again with another update.

While Nancy’s general pain and nausea have been pretty well controlled, she has continued feeling significant discomfort in her mid-section. Some level of this is expected due to the  cancer in her liver. Nancy expressed to her hospice nurse yesterday during the home visit the level of discomfort she’s been feeling lately. The hospice team acted quickly to admit her to their inpatient facility late yesterday. The care team here is applying a more aggressive use of meds to get Nancy some relief. It will take a little time to get there, and we’re expecting her to spend at least another night here.

Nancy had a restful night, and she continues to sleep through the day…it seems a common side-effect of all the medications she’s on is drowsiness. And that’s fine, because she’s been most comfortable lately when she’s sleeping.

The hospice team and the team at Nancy’s cancer care clinic continue to interact occasionally. Nancy’s hospice nurse shared with us yesterday a recent exchange she had with a team member at the clinic. During a discussion about Nancy’s care, the clinic nurse expressed to our hospice nurse the importance of Nancy’s comfort to the entire team at the cancer care clinic. We were both touched by the level concern the cancer care team continues to have for Nancy. Our friend Wendy and I always joked with Nancy that she was like the mayor of the cancer care clinic. Now I joke with Nancy that our goal is for her to become the mayor of hospice!


Thanks for your continued thoughts, prayers, and cards. I brought yesterday’s mail with me this morning, and Nancy will enjoy the latest batch of cards when she wakes up. 

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