My grandfather began his immunotherapy l treatments last week. So far the only side effect has been fatigue so he basically sleeps all day now. I hope he can eventually swallow and eat solids again and regain a little strength but we shall see. He is supposed to have a scan at the end of next month to tell us how effective the treatment has been.
My grandfather passed away last Sunday after a long battle with throat cancer. We called hospice in for one day and he passed the next day. He was ready. I sensed a change in his condition last Thursday and by Sunday he just couldn't fight anymore and was ready. Having spent so much time by his side every day the last several years I'm not sure I will ever fully heal from his loss. He was like a father to me for the last 20 years.
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My grandfather passed away last Sunday after a long battle with throat cancer. We called hospice in for one day and he passed the next day. He was ready. I sensed a change in his condition last Thursday and by Sunday he just couldn't fight anymore and was ready. Having spent so much time by his side every day the last several years I'm not sure I will ever fully heal from his loss. He was like a father to me for the last 20 years.
I am so sorry for your loss. I know you have posted many wonderful things about him here. It is great that you were able to develop a close relationship with him over the years. Keep that in your heart.
My closest cousin has been in the hospital for the past week, dealing with cancer again. He went through it all last year - stomach cancer, chemo, clean bill of health.
Now the fucker is back with a vengeance, to the point where we have a WhatsApp thread to band together and keep us updated as things happen. Haven’t heard from his wife today...a bad sign right now.
Fuck cancer, fuck Covid, fuck this feeling of helplessness.
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My grandfather passed away last Sunday after a long battle with throat cancer. We called hospice in for one day and he passed the next day. He was ready. I sensed a change in his condition last Thursday and by Sunday he just couldn't fight anymore and was ready. Having spent so much time by his side every day the last several years I'm not sure I will ever fully heal from his loss. He was like a father to me for the last 20 years.
DC 2003
DC 2004 (VFC)
DC 2006
Pittsburgh 2006
Bonnaroo 2008
Virginia Beach 2008
DC 2008
Philly (Spectrum) 10/31/2009
DC 2010 (Jiffy Lube Live)
PJ 20 night 1
PJ 20 night 2
Phoenix 2013
LA 1 2013
Memphis 2014
Jacksonville 2016
Greenville 2016
Hampton 2016
Columbia 2016
Fenway 1 2016
Fenway 2 2016
Wrigley 1 2018
Wrigley 2 2018
Fenway 1 2018
Fenway 2 2018
Sea Hear Now 2021
Nashville 2022
Louisville 2022
Sounds like he lived a full life 73 years married, wow.
Cherish your memories of him, my best to you and your family.
DC 2003
DC 2004 (VFC)
DC 2006
Pittsburgh 2006
Bonnaroo 2008
Virginia Beach 2008
DC 2008
Philly (Spectrum) 10/31/2009
DC 2010 (Jiffy Lube Live)
PJ 20 night 1
PJ 20 night 2
Phoenix 2013
LA 1 2013
Memphis 2014
Jacksonville 2016
Greenville 2016
Hampton 2016
Columbia 2016
Fenway 1 2016
Fenway 2 2016
Wrigley 1 2018
Wrigley 2 2018
Fenway 1 2018
Fenway 2 2018
Sea Hear Now 2021
Nashville 2022
Louisville 2022
Now the fucker is back with a vengeance, to the point where we have a WhatsApp thread to band together and keep us updated as things happen. Haven’t heard from his wife today...a bad sign right now.
Fuck cancer, fuck Covid, fuck this feeling of helplessness.