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restlessowl3 said:It might sound harsh—but I’d actually feel more at peace knowing Mom was in the hospital. Watching her decline like this every single day... it just leaves me feeling completely helpless.

That doesn't sound harsh at all—it really just depends on the patient's condition.
If she is struggling with pain, then I believe a hospital stay would be the better option.

driftingsurfer14 said:It’s not necessarily terrible; it really just depends on how the patient is holding up.
If he's dealing with a lot of pain, I honestly think being in the hospital would be the better move.

We'll just have to wait and see after the MRI. Maybe they'll feel bad for him and let him stay...
So, what exactly is your dad fighting right now?

restlessowl3 said:We'll just have to wait until they perform the MRI—hopefully, they decide to keep him under observation then...
And what exactly is your father fighting?

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Angela Wright said:My God, I honestly can't believe it was considered inoperable just two years ago. The situation you're describing sounds terminal now, with widespread metastasis, probably even in the brain. I am so incredibly sorry. If you aren't able to care for her at home or in a private facility, Mayo Clinic or Johns Hopkins would be the only real options 😢 Just try to find the strength and courage within yourself to hang in there until the end, stay by her side as much as possible, and shower her with love. I don't know if that brings any comfort, but in this state, we're really just talking about a matter of days. If I were in your shoes, I'd do everything in my power to ensure she's at home, surrounded by love and care. You'll have much more peace of mind afterward.

Thanks for the support and the advice... my mother passed away on Monday... wishing all the other families going through something similar the very best and sending you plenty of strength...

Ashley Smith54 said:Thanks for the support and the advice... my mom passed away this past Monday... I just want to wish all the other families going through something similar the very best and lots of strength..

I am so sorry for your loss. 😢

Ashley Smith54 said:Thanks for the support and the advice. My mother passed away this past Monday... wishing all the other families going through something similar nothing but the best and plenty of strength..

Please accept my deepest condolences.😢
I hope you can find closure and move forward with peace in your heart. Stay strong.

driftingsurfer14 said:Non-Hodgkin lymphoma

🙂

Sofa l, if you ask me, surgery would be the least of his worries. He’s older, sure, but if he can pull through—and I don't see why he couldn't if his heart is in good shape—he honestly has the best shot at extending a high-quality life in remission, God willing. Age is always a risk factor, but let's be real: there are 78-year-olds out there who are far more robust and full of life than some 50-year-old living a high-stress lifestyle.