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My dad is dying from mesothelioma. He was first diagnosed a few years ago, and after surgery and chemotherapy, was in remission for a period of time. He's now b
by uptown 3y ago
My dad is dying from mesothelioma. He was first diagnosed a few years ago, and after surgery and chemotherapy, was in remission for a period of time. He's now been fighting an aggressive second round where immunotherapy has proven ineffective - instead triggering colitis. He's gone from an active and vibrant man to someone who can barely summon the energy to move from his bed to a chair. Every few weeks he has paracentesis to drain multiple liters of fluid from his abdomen. He has no appetite and the food he does eat has almost no taste.
He's nearly 80, and has had many points of exposure throughout his life. He's mentally as sharp as he's ever been, but his body is failing him as he fights this disease.
His remaining time in this world is likely measured in days, or weeks.
He's alive but not living. It's a condition I wouldn't wish on anyone.
- arrosenberg 3y agoMy dad just passed in a similar fashion from a different cancer. He was fairly sharp until the last month when spiraled out. I'm sorry you are going through it.
- uptown 3y agoThanks for your note. I'm sorry for what your dad went through, and those he left behind.