Joined: 11 Nov 2006 Posts: 1 Location: Bloomington, IN
What Causes Lukemia to Be Fatal Posted: 11-11-06 10:28am
I have a family member who was just
diagnosed with all lukemia. He is 89
years old and not in any shape to be
aggressive with treatment. The doctor put
him on steroids last week. His white
count was doubling daily. Our family has
come to grips with the fact that this
condition is fatal. We are most concerned
right now with how it will happen. Can
anyone tell me what happens at the end of
this disease? What fails? How much pain?
How do we know when it\'s coming to the
end? Thank you...Desperate for answers...
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monimann
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Joined: 25 Oct 2006 Posts: 4 Location: Massachusetts
Posted: 11-12-06 08:16am
Hello,
i am sorry to hear about the leukemia and
the outcome it will bring. I can not tell
you what happens at the end of this
disease, however I can tell you that my
mother passed away with from lung cancer,
at the end she could not feel pain with
the medicine she was given. She was with
the hospice program (wonderful
organization)and they were there for her
and all immediate family members.
Try not to think of what is going to
happen at the end - try to make the best
of what time you have together,that is
most important I beleive.
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