Hospital Report

Radiation Onocology Dr. is full of hope that he can still be mobile. Now waiting for Physcial Therapy evaluation. More decisions after that. I love this Radiation Dr. for offering a postive attitude and encouragement. She says Dad is full is "still full of life yet" and wants to give him every opportunity available.

If he qualifies for PT he can go to a Skilled Nursing Facility which would be plan A. From there he could be transported back to the hospital for the remainder of his radiation.

My goal with PT would be for him to be able to transfer from bed to wheelchair and wheelchair to car and be able to be sitting up for a period of time instead of bedridden.  Walking a short distance would be wonderful.  This would help prevent the many complications of being bedridden.

Dad is alert, eating well and in good spirits.  

4/21

Just when I thought there was a plan of action it may have changed. Radiation Dr. called today and she started his first treatment. She discovered a broken bone in his hip that no one knew about. Plan of action may ...change now if he is unable to regain mobility. Pray for wisdom for me and the Dr.

 

4/20

Dad's biopsy results are in. Terminal cancer in his spine, ribs and hip that may have started in stomach or esphogus. Chemo not an option. Starts radiation on spine and hip tomorrow. This will not cure only reduce his pain. Discharge from hospital is a complicated issue. Pray that he will come home only when it is God's time and not before.

 4/16-18

Sick with a stomach bug so did not go to hospital at all but kept in phone contact.