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“Cindy”, seventy years old, was diagnosed with metastatic cancer just six weeks ago.  There is no cure, but treatment may help a little bit; although with side effects.  People die the way they live.  Cindy has always been so logical; so it is not surprising that her logical self is still in charge.

Her goal is to be comfortable without pain or nausea.  Hospice’s biggest gift is comfort care.  I strongly know that hospice will be able to give her comfort, so she can let go at her time.  Best of luck to you, Cindy.  Take care.

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She just turned seventy this past summer.

She has lived a long and healthy life.

She never married and has no kids;

so always had to take care of herself.

 

She was told six weeks ago;

“Cancer, with no curable treatment”.

She called her best friend as needed support.

‘Help me take care of what needs to be done”.

 

She has always been very analytical; very logical;

so, it is not surprising how she is coping.

She chose to do the End-of-Life-Option-Act.

“I want this over as quickly as possible”.

 

She has no Durable Power of Attorney for health.

I gave her the form to complete while

educating her on the importance of having one.

She handed it to her friend, “Put this on our list”.

 

She has two cats and one playful dog.

She has already found homes for all three.

Heavy tears appeared while talking about them;

so strongly wanting to find the perfect homes.

 

She has always taken care of herself,

but now it is much more important to her

that all three of them

                    get taken care of too.