End of Life Issues

GliderGuider

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37. Mild vaginal bleeding, mainly.

Thu Apr 13, 2017, 06:56 PM

Apr 2017

She also showed some abdominal swelling, but we ascribed both symptoms to changes in the cantaloupe-sized fibroid she's had for 35 years.

We haven't even seen the oncologist yet (appt on Tuesday), and she is already showing advanced symptoms - shortness of breath and stomach compression due to rapid fluid buildup in her peritoneal cavity, known as ascites. I didn't expect that for another month or two. This is going to be (insert deeply negative word here.)

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Relief at the diagnosis [View all] GliderGuider Apr 2017 OP

Best of luck safeinOhio Apr 2017 #1

Thank you for posting this. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2017 #2

She is courageous and so are you. Peace Lint Head Apr 2017 #3

Warm wishes, GliderGuider True Dough Apr 2017 #4

My thoughts are with you Frances Apr 2017 #5

I hope you find some joy in her remaining time n2doc Apr 2017 #6

... progressoid Apr 2017 #7

Aside from our love CountAllVotes Apr 2017 #8

Spend what little time you have together in peace now knowing the diagnosis lunasun Apr 2017 #9

Wow. I'm a little overwhelmed. Thank you all. GliderGuider Apr 2017 #10

Your amazing love ... auntAgonist Apr 2017 #41

I'm in Ottawa, where Canadian tax dollars come to die... GliderGuider Apr 2017 #42

Isn't that the truth :) My family is all in Ontario too. K-W Cambridge / Woodstock area. auntAgonist Apr 2017 #43

I grew up in London. GliderGuider Apr 2017 #44

K&R. Blessings and Peace to you, and to your wife. ms liberty Apr 2017 #11

I'm glad she's finding comfort in her decision; your love babylonsister Apr 2017 #12

I integrated this with the OP. it belonged there. GliderGuider Apr 2017 #13

My thoughts are with you and your wife chia Apr 2017 #14

My heart goes out to you both, GliderGuider. brer cat Apr 2017 #15

THank you for posting such a heartfelt message. I hope you continue to come here for support and Amaryllis Apr 2017 #16

Profound food for thought, I wish you both peaceful passage. joanbarnes Apr 2017 #17

I wish the two of you peace and love... onecaliberal Apr 2017 #18

I value your enlightening perspective so much. retrowire Apr 2017 #19

Wishing you both peace Granny M Apr 2017 #20

Build the memories to last the rest of your journey while she remains in it with you. Moostache Apr 2017 #21

This is where the rubber meets the road grantcart Apr 2017 #22

My friend and coworker was diagnosed with Mesothelioma at 45. TNNurse Apr 2017 #23

Thoughts for a good, peaceful journey. ananda Apr 2017 #24

Peace to you, GliderGuider and your wife. gademocrat7 Apr 2017 #25

Best wishes and keep us updated Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #26

You are about to meet some of the nicest people in the world, through Hospice. planetc Apr 2017 #27

Love to both of you wryter2000 Apr 2017 #28

May you keep on finding the peace you need. Love is all applegrove Apr 2017 #29

There are no words worth saying, but human to human, I wish you both procon Apr 2017 #30

big hugs barbtries Apr 2017 #31

It is the hardest and best thing you can do. oldcynic Apr 2017 #32

Sending positive thoughts your way DownriverDem Apr 2017 #33

May peace be with you both and love light the path you walk together. Silver Gaia Apr 2017 #34

You are providing a truly inspiring roadmap AwakeAtLast Apr 2017 #35

someone is always here on DU for you, GliderGuider Skittles Apr 2017 #36

Mild vaginal bleeding, mainly. GliderGuider Apr 2017 #37

That's why they call ovarian cancer the silent killer. GliderGuider Apr 2017 #38

my mum, when she passed Skittles Apr 2017 #39

I think they can treat her with needle and suction drainage. GliderGuider Apr 2017 #40

A month later... GliderGuider May 2017 #45

Your story is filled with so much love, respect and courage that moonscape Jun 2017 #46