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Hi - My wife of only 28 years old has been battling nasopharyngeal cancer for three years now. She was diagnosed with a stage 4 cancer in her nasol and operation was out of the question. she went through radiation/chemo with a good indication that hte tumor was shrinking but a couple of months later she was struck with a devastating illness that paralyzed her right face. Today she is bed ridden with care from HOSPICE. Her neck is paralyzed as well and she can only eat liquid food. We have three young children ages are 8,5, and 3.
Posted on 03/27/09, 11:30 am
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Reply #1 - 03/29/09  1:49am
" She finally went to heaven today at 5:30 PM and leaving all the pains and suffering behind. It is good that she can't feel the pains anymore. I do really miss her! "
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Reply #2 - 04/18/09  5:47pm
" Let her children visit, thank her for being apart of life, she is leaving. God bless her and understand this is the way of the lord. "
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Reply #3 - 11/06/09  5:42am
" I am really sorry for your loss.

From my experiences, having cancer around your neck area, and anywhere around breathing areas, is to me the worse. The treatment is hard, the cancer can move and make it more unpleasant. She is definitely in a better place and more at peace.

It will take a long time for you to heal and many people will not understand...however others who have loved ones with cancer will! Its just a different animal to watch someone suffer with as much dignity as they can muster and then pass on...for that person who watches and witnesses, such as you have.

Many people do not know what to say or how to conduct themselves. If you find someone saying something that offends you, remember this. I know when my mom and dad passed from cancer, some of the silly things people said, but it took later to realize they simply were uncomfortable.
Dont be afraid to ask for help either!! I think that is the hardest thing of all. We are so use to being independent and saying you can handle it, any help helps the helper as well!!! We forget that. So be openn to that ok?
Im thinking of you, she must have been a remarkable person!!! "

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