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my husband has three tumors on his liver plus hep c. the doctor has us contact hospice on an in home basis early this month he is still able to get around and he goes out occassionally in the mornings. They are asking me if i think he needs to be on hospice or if I wan to tka ehim off until he gets worse. I dont kow what to do I'm frightened he almost died two weeks ago and they gave him four units of blood. e does seem to be doin g better but what is better how do i judge
Is there some reason why the doctor isn't considering transplant?
I'm sorry you have to deal with this. Hospice helped a lot with my Mom, both for her and helping us know what was going on with her. Keep them there for both of you... That's my vote.
I'm sorry you have to deal with this. Hospice helped a lot with my Mom, both for her and helping us know what was going on with her. Keep them there for both of you... That's my vote.
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I would talk to the doctor very frankly about his reasons for recommending hospice for your husband. (Apparently, the doctor doesn't think that there is any realistic treatment for these tumors?) I would also talk to the hospice staff, as they deal with these kinds of situations on a daily basis. If the hospice staff feels that your husband qualifies for their services, you might find it helpful to use them. I've seen patients use hospice services for as long as 2 years, so choosing to use hospice doesn't necessarily mean that your husband is going to pass away in the next month or two.
Good luck to you guys.