Status Quo

Mom is very thirsty from a change in her break-through pain medicine (we think). So, she enjoys water and fruit juice. No real food to speak of right now but she did drink an ensure and vanilla ice cream shake via straw. She sort of answers some questions as best she can but does not talk and still fighting this horrible cancer. She does NOT like to be moved at all as it is painful for her. I try to be there when they move her as she moans and it is not a pleasant experience. Mom is hanging tough and still fighting this beast of a cancer.

If you would like to learn more about pancreatic cancer and read about the best advocacy group out there visit http://www.pancan.org/ . November is coincidentally pancreatic cancer awareness month and the color of their ribbon awareness is purple. The President of the AMA actually died a few days ago at age 52 of pancreatic cancer. There appear to be more and more cases each year. Early detection and better treatment and a cure have got to be found.

November 17 is the 6th anniversary of my father's death from pancreatic cancer.

Be thankful for each day and remember it is a gift. You never know what tomorrow will bring. Be thankful for all you have and try not to take things for granted. Off my soapbox and headed to bed.